PPG Industries' (NYSE: PPG) fiber glass business has announced the extension of its partnership with Ebtech Industrial, a global supplier of modular building solutions, by offering MIL-TOUGH(R) ICB (inorganic composite binder) blast/ballistic panels - an innovative, lightweight and cost-effective alternative to steel-reinforced concrete for asset protection and blast mitigation.
In partnership with the Industrial Hardening and Protective Systems division of Ebtech Industrial Building Solutions (Ebtech), PPG is bringing a complete integrated building solution to the marketplace, addressing the demand for asset protection that extends beyond government and military needs.
"Our proven experience in delivering innovative, industry-leading modular building solutions for the toughest structural challenges makes us a leader in building protection solutions," said Mario Kyd, president of Ebtech. "Partnering with PPG allows us to be at the forefront - on a global scale - with this total integrated solution for asset protection and blast mitigation."
Mil-Tough ICB panel products - part of PPG's portfolio of solutions for blast and ballistics applications - were successfully marketed and commercialized with Ebtech in 2010. The blast/ballistic panels, which integrate unique ceramic concrete technology and composite construction techniques, were developed through PPG's government solutions cross-business sales initiative.
"When compared to other available technologies, these panels offer an innovative, lightweight and cost-effective building solution for the challenging asset-protection marketplace," according to Kevin Richardson, PPG market development manager for fiber glass. "We foresee a number of military, government, and commercial physical protection applications where these panels provide a unique value proposition for blast mitigation."
Mil-Tough ICB panels from PPG are custom fabricated from a precast platform at PPG's fiber glass manufacturing facility in