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AI data centers are driving up gray paint sales
The New York Times reports that coatings on concrete and steel resist fire, rust and static electricity.
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The New York Times reports that data centers have become a fast-growing market for paint makers as tech companies coat concrete and steel with gray paint. Techmeme, summarizing the Times and citing JLL, says PPG’s specialized gray coatings total $3 million to $8 million per data center.
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