PPG signs multi-year agreement with Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort

PPG has entered a multi-year parks alliance agreement with Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

The alliance agreement recognises PPG as the Official Paint of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, as well as the Official Paints, Finishes and Coatings Provider of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

Jaime Irick, vice president, PPG Architectural Coatings, US and Canada, said: “Disney and PPG have over 50 years of rich history of collaborating, as both companies understand the fundamental importance of creating magical, inspirational and engaging spaces.”

“This expanded relationship will allow us to strategically combine the experience of two well-known brands and supply PPG’s industry-leading expertise, services, resources and a variety of high-performing products to help enhance the Disney guest experience.”

Carlos Castro, vice president, Disney Corporate Alliances, said: “We’re thrilled to enter into a parks alliance with PPG, expanding upon our decades-long relationship and years of teamwork.”

“PPG is a known leader in providing innovative solutions in their industry and we look forward to our enhanced collaboration.”

A wide variety of PPG paints and coatings products are on display throughout Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, including:

PPGPURE PERFORMANCE: an interior latex paint, formulated for excellent hide and with zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs*), creates a super-powered coating fit for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at EPCOT, where application of this PPG product can be seen at this new, family-thrill attraction. Additionally, this interior paint can be found on surfaces inside Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction at Disneyland Park.

PPG ACRI-SHIELD MAX: a premium quality exterior paint that can be found on surfaces throughout Main Street, U.S.A., and Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park, as well as on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience.

Matthews Paint: a total PPG paint solution proven to go the extra mile when applied to park attractions and fanciful facades. It is applied on surfaces spanning Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Doug Wagner, vice president, engineering services, at Walt Disney World Resort, added: “PPG paints are known for exceptional quality, and they colour some of our signature immersive experiences which delight our guests as they make unforgettable memories with friends and families while visiting us.”

“We are happy to continue our relationship with PPG and keep on creating special moments for guests and their families.”