Dexmet (PPG Engineered Materials) Hall 8 / B58

The Dexmet Difference

Dexmet produces expanded and perforated products from thin polymer films (PolyGrid®) and foil gauge ductile metals (MicroGrid®) to meet specific dimensional and mechanical aspects for an application. Dexmet supports the filtration industry with high quality expanded fluoropolymers films that are now PFOA-free. Industries such as aerospace, power (batteries), fuel cell and medical have shown a great interest in moving forward in obtaining fluoropolymers that are PFOA-free. Our expanded and perforated products are configured to your required specifications and can be offered in roll or piece form.

PPG to aquire Dexmet

PPG Completes Acquisition of Specialty Materials Manufacturer Dexmet

“The acquisition of Dexmet will enable PPG to provide further value to our customers by enhancing our range of product offerings, expanding our research and development capabilities, and increasing our market reach across PPG’s aerospace, automotive and industrial coatings businesses,” said Michael McGarry, PPG chairman, and chief executive officer.

Dexmet, headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, was founded in 1948. the company specializes in customized, highly-engineered, expanded and perforated metal foils and polymers used for mission-critical applications in aerospace, energy storage, and other industrial applications. Dexmet employs approximately 75 people.

“The Dexmet team is excited to become part of the PPG family," said Timothy Poor, Dexmet chief executive officer. "PPG's technological leadership and commitment to innovation aligns well with Dexmet and will enable us to significantly broaden the solution set we bring to our customers."

“Dexmet’s leadership in aerospace surface technologies will provide strategic additions to the broad portfolio of aerospace coatings we deliver today, and PPG’s research and development team will leverage Dexmet’s expertise in ultra-thin metal mesh foil and polymer mesh across the markets we serve” said Daniel Korte, PPG global vice president, aerospace. “In addition, Dexmet’s customer-focused business model is highly complementary to PPG’s business, allowing for a seamless integration process.”

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