Exhibit’s Valflon-Coated “Wings” Retell Space Craft’s Spectacular Story

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After 20 years of service, NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis was taken out of commission and transferred to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where it be turned into an exhibit. The newest attraction is housed in a facility that is designed to retell Atlantis' 30 year history. Architectural wings that are coated in Valspar's Valfon wrap around the building, depicting the flames that would ignite along the bottom of the craft as it re-entered the atmosphere.

Nation’s First Net Zero Public Safety Building Uses Valflon Coating System With LUMIFLON FEVE Resin

Salt Lake City, Public Safety Building, GSBS Architects, LEED Platinum, Valspar, ALPOLIC, Lumiflon
Public service buildings (PSB) have the ability to reflect the community in which they reside. In this case, having a LEED Platinum, net zero PSB, allowed Salt Lake City to showcase their movement towards innovative and sustainable development. Interestingly, this building is the nation’s very first net zero public safety building, meaning the structure produces as much energy as it consumes.

Vibrant Hospital Enhanced With Coraflon Coating Using Lumiflon FEVE Technology

Childrens Hospital of Pittsburg of UPMC, PPG Coraflon, LUMIFLON FEVE Resin, Photography DM Products Inc
The Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC in Pennsylvania is a new facility encompassing 1.4 million square-feet. The project, which includes four facilities, a hospital and a research center, was designed by Pittsburgh architects Astorino, now Cannon Design. With the help of PPG’s glass and architectural coatings systems, the project received LEED certification.

University’s Prismatic Underbelly Uses FEVE Resin-Based Valflon Coating

Ryerson University Student Learning Centre, Toronto, Zeidler Partnership Architects, Snohetta, Lumiflon FEVE, Valflon, Valspar, ALPOLIC Materials
A striking component of the 155,463 square-foot building is the aluminum composite portion of the exterior design. The ALPOLIC®/fr Prismatic panels used on the underside create a stunning and “gem-like appearance,” explains ALPOLIC. The University uses a Lumiflon FEVE resin-based Valflon coating in Custom ALPOLIC SEP Prismatic Blue supplied by Valspar®.