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April 2016 - Vol. 2 Issue 1 -


Fight Aircraft Corrison with PR-2870

The battle to fight corrosion on metal airframes, historically, has been a major issue with which the aerospace community has had to contend. Over time, metallic structures corrode, resulting in more maintenance to ensure aircraft performance and operational readiness. Corrosion prevention requires continuous monitoring and action, and the associated costs can be significant.

PPG Aerospace completes acquisition of Majority Interest in Sealants Business of Le Joint Français

On October 1, 2015, PPG completed its acquisition of a majority interest in the aerospace and automotive sealants and adhesives business of Le Joint Français (LJF), a long-term licensee of PPG’s aerospace sealant technology. LJF was part of the Hutchinson Group, a world leader in sealing systems, vibration, acoustic and thermal insulation, fluid transfer systems, transmission and mobility. LJF’s aerospace and automotive sealants businesses employ more than 200 people and will continue its operations in Bezons, France. The new business is called Sealants Europe SAS and joins PPG Aerospace as part of the Aerospace Sealants business platform.

En Route with John Sands, Global Business Director, Sealants

Over the years, customer requirements for our aerospace sealants have been very consistent, even as new programs are rolled out globally by the growing number of commercial aviation participants. How air framers use our sealants to produce and enhance the performance of their new aircraft is very important to them. During our recent Aerospace Technology Symposium, polling questions enabled us to gain deeper customer insight on key sealants topics.