Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine will showcase coatings at IPPE 2025 designed to enhance sustainability by reducing maintenance requirements and extending asset service life.
The global paints and coatings supplier Sherwin-Williams, through its Protective & Marine Division, will highlight its advanced coating solutions for food and beverage processing facilities at the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), which takes place from 28th to 30th January at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta (Georgia, United States).
“We bring solid expertise backed by decades of team industry experience to IPPE and we’re excited to show how our coatings offer durable, sustainable solutions that protect assets; lower maintenance costs; and maintain clean, efficient facilities. Our technologies address the unique demands of food and beverage facilities – from standing up to rigorous washdowns to meeting strict compliance standards and enabling uninterrupted operations. Our technologies address the unique demands of food and beverage facilities – from standing up to rigorous washdowns to meeting strict compliance standards and enabling uninterrupted operations,” has stated says Feraas Alameh, Market Segment Manager – Food & Beverage, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.
The featured systems include Poly-Crete®, a durable flooring solution designed for extreme conditions, and Resuflor™, a versatile option built to withstand frequent washdowns—both tailored to ensure hygiene and compliance in demanding environments.
Featured Coating Solutions at IPPE 2025
- Washdown-Resistant Flooring and Wall Coatings: Engineered to endure steam cleaning, high-pressure washdowns, and exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals and sterilant, these coatings help facilities prevent contamination and minimize downtime. With a durable, seamless design, they resist wear and bacterial buildup, ensuring compliance with stringent hygiene standards.
- Dura-Plate® 7550: This FDA-compliant lining is designed for direct food contact applications, protecting storage and processing tanks from contamination. It offers long-term reliability in heavily regulated environments, ensuring operational integrity.
- Heat-Flex® 7000: A high-performance insulative coating ideal for temperature-sensitive areas such as freezers, this solution stabilizes internal temperatures to improve energy efficiency. It replaces bulky external insulation systems, supports optimal food storage, reduces energy costs, and aligns with sustainability goals.
- Poly-Crete®: Built for food processing facilities, this urethane cement flooring withstands thermal shock, chemicals, and heavy impacts while maintaining integrity in extreme conditions. Its seamless, non-porous finish minimizes bacterial growth, helping facilities maintain hygiene compliance.
- Resuflor™: A versatile and durable epoxy flooring system, Resuflor™ delivers a smooth, easy-to-clean surface capable of withstanding heavy foot traffic, frequent washdowns, and chemical exposure. It provides high-performance protection to ensure sanitary conditions in critical areas.
- Fast-Curing Coatings for Weekend Turnarounds: These coatings enable rapid application and curing, allowing facilities to return to production quickly. Despite the accelerated timeline, they deliver long-lasting protective finishes that reduce downtime.
“The food and beverage industry operates under strict regulations that require precision and reliability in every aspect of operations. Our specialized coatings not only meet these challenges head-on but also promote a cleaner, more sustainable approach to food production,” has concluded Feraas Alameh