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PPG Partners with Berkshire’s Shaw Industries to Enhance Resinous Flooring Offerings

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PPG has entered a strategic partnership with Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, to offer its PPG FLOORING™ line of resinous flooring products. These products will be available through Shaw’s Patcraft® brand, targeting customers in the commercial property market. This collaboration expands PPG’s market reach while enhancing Shaw’s diverse portfolio of flooring solutions.

Resinous flooring is known for its durability and versatility, particularly in industrial, institutional, and workplace settings. PPG’s products offer chemical and abrasion resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance for concrete floors.

Kelley Fain, Shaw’s executive vice president of commercial business, highlighted the value of the partnership, noting that PPG’s expertise aligns well with Patcraft’s focus on high-performance flooring solutions. Jenn Solcz, PPG vice president of Protective and Marine Coatings for the U.S. and Canada, emphasized the importance of the collaboration in expanding market access for both companies.

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Shaw Industries Group, a global flooring manufacturer under Berkshire Hathaway, has announced a recycling partnership with Encina Development Group. Shaw will provide over 2 million pounds of waste materials from its carpet manufacturing processes annually, contributing to its long-standing sustainability commitment. This partnership will reduce Shaw’s greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint, and overall waste.

Shaw has had Cradle to Cradle design programs in place for over 20 years, with almost 90% of its products being Cradle to Cradle Certified. The partnership with Encina is a significant step towards Shaw’s commitment to fueling the circular economy and reducing environmental impact.

Encina’s innovative technology will enable the production of high-quality circular chemicals from materials like carpet waste, diverting them from landfills and helping to close the loop on plastic. This initiative is a significant move towards creating circular solutions for end-of-life plastics.

The partnership between Shaw and Encina demonstrates the potential for innovative technologies and partnerships to reduce waste and environmental impact while fueling the circular economy. It is an excellent example of how businesses can work together to promote sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint.