PPG supplied scientific equipment for a chemical laboratory renovation at Lipetsk State Technical University (LSTU) in Russia.
PPG announced that it has provided the Lipetsk State Technical University (LSTU) in Russia with $38,000 (2.8 million rubles) for the purchase of scientific equipment for the renovation of a chemical laboratory. The equipment, which includes a nitrogen generator, adhesion tester, thickness gauge, and other devices and tools, will be used for training in coatings-related disciplines and for individual student research.
Additionally, students with relevant specializations will be offered internship opportunities at PPG's automotive OEM and industrial coatings production facility in Lipetsk. This initiative will help young professionals gain practical work experience in the coating field.
“PPG works with universities around the world because we know the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for a skilled workforce,” said Olga Kolevatova, PPG country leader, Russia. “We hope that our collaboration with LSTU will be useful for the university and will help young professionals get closer to achieving their professional and scientific ambitions.”
“This is a winning combination for the university, its students and PPG,” said Sergey Kurbatov, deputy head of administration for the Lipetsk region. “LSTU gets a world-class laboratory and partner, the students can improve their skills and knowledge because of the lab and internships, and PPG gains exposure to potential skilled employees among the students. This collaboration also provides an excellent example of the responsibility of business in shaping the knowledge of our society.”
“We are happy to help LSTU, which is the leading university in the Lipetsk region, train personnel for the developing economy. In our experience, LSTU students demonstrate a high level of professional abilities. By upgrading the laboratory equipment and offering internships, we help prepare them for practical work”, said Oleg Valuev, PPG plant manager, Lipetsk.
Finally, the public spaces at LSTU were painted by employee volunteers with murals designed by Lipetsk artist Daniil Bely and using 150 litres of PPG's TIKKURILA® paints, including Tikkurila Euro Primer and Tikkurila LUJA 7® walls and ceilings paint.