PPG hosts seminar on TRIVEX material at China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair 2014

SHANGHAI, March 21, 2014 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) hosted a seminar on the features and processing of TRIVEX(R) lens material at China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair 2014. PPG shared information about the global development of TRIVEX material and discussed development trends in the current lens market and lens processing solutions in the Chinese market.

TRIVEX material offers excellent performance, lightweight and safety, and it has been well received by lens manufacturers, eye care professionals and consumers since its launch. Because China is a fast-growing market for optical lens manufacturing, PPG is helping potential customers there understand the advantages they can realize using TRIVEX material.

“PPG has been focused on developing innovative lens technologies to offer better products and services to our customers and ultimately to eyeglass wearers,” said John Liebenguth, PPG general manager for optical materials. “We hope to benefit more Chinese customers by sharing our successful experience in the U.S. and European markets and continuing to educate the Chinese market on our state-of-the-art optical technologies.”

At the seminar, PPG also invited guests from leading lens edging companies Satisloh and Nidek to present their new dry cutting and grinding technologies for TRIVEX lenses in order to educate Chinese eye care professionals about these processing options.

“The seminar serves as a platform for showcasing PPG’s advanced technologies and product concepts, as well as for highlighting processing solutions tailored to the Chinese market. Going forward, we will continue to strengthen the cooperation among companies to achieve growth and prosperity together,” said Frederic Lefranc, PPG global key account director for optical materials.

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