PPG unveils HobaPro 2848, a non-BPA coating innovation for aluminium bottles, at Paris Packaging Week 2025

PPG, the American Fortune 500 company and a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials has expanded its non-bisphenol A (BPA) HOBA internal coatings line with the introduction of PPG HobaPro 2848.

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Designed to meet the rising demand for packaging water, wine, and other beverages in aluminium bottles, this innovative solution is being showcased at Paris Packaging Week 2025 (PCD). It has also been recognised as a finalist in the event’s Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) Innovation Awards.

PPG Hoba coatings

PPG Hoba coatings are designed for aluminium bottles, monobloc aerosols, and collapsible tubes, providing superior internal protection. PPG HobaPro 2848 is a non-bisphenol, PFAS-NI, and non-phenolic internal liner, offering a durable, versatile, and reliable solution for personal care, beverage, pharmaceutical, and food packaging. The product was also recently honoured by the German Packaging Institute with a 2024 German Packaging Award.

“For 50 years, PPG Hoba coatings have delivered high-performance, non-BPA solutions for aluminium aerosol cans and tubes used in personal care products such as deodorants, haircare, shaving creams and cleansers. With this expansion, PPG brings its proven expertise to the growing market where aluminium bottles are emerging as a preferred sustainable packaging choice for water, wine, beer and other drinks,” said Hella Gourven, PPG global personal care coatings segment manager, Packaging Coatings.

Produced globally

PPG Hoba coatings are produced globally and backed by dedicated in-country technical service and supply chain teams. Alongside PPG Hoba, PPG’s Packaging Coatings business provides a broad range of internal and external coatings for food and beverage packaging under its PPG NUTRISHIELD and PPG INNOVEL brands.

“As an enhancement of PPG Hoba 2845, this new technology offers canmakers and brands a reliable solution to package a range of products such as wine and sparkling wine. We’re proud to offer our customers proven, high-performing solutions – trusted for over 50 years – in the personal care market and beyond,” added Gourven.