PPG Paints Arena

As the home of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG Paints Arena is a 19,758-seat venue that hosts over 150 events per year. Beyond hockey games, the regional epicenter welcomes many other athletic events, concerts, and shows.

To provide its high volume of guests with an enjoyable, hygienic experience, PPG Paints Arena knew it needed to upgrade its restrooms to touch-free. In the summer of 2020, the arena turned to Sloan to retrofit its main concourse restrooms, suites, and locker rooms to provide an entirely touch-free restroom experience throughout the entire facility—while also adding an enhanced aesthetic to its faucet designs.

Steel City Aesthetics

At PPG Paints Arena, form goes hand-in-hand with function. Sloan’s sleek, modern products are helping revolutionize the arena’s restroom aesthetic while reinforcing the Penguins’ team branding.

• Laser-engraved faucets were installed that feature the iconic Pittsburgh Penguins logo, elevating design and seamlessly merging hygiene with team pride. 
• BASYS® EFX-250 Faucets with minimalist styling add a striking, state-of-the-art element appreciated by both fans and architects. 

A Maintenance Power Play

PPG Paints Arena serves thousands of fans on game days, with restrooms experiencing peak usage during event intermissions. Sloan’s durable, low-maintenance solutions are specifically engineered for these types of environments.

• G2 8111 Exposed Sensor Flushometers, installed across various locations, provide sensor-activated operation, eliminating touchpoints and reducing wear and tear. 
• EBV500A Exposed Sensor Retrofit Flushometers allow the venue to efficiently upgrade existing fixtures into touch-free systems, minimizing downtime and installation costs while extending the functional life of the restrooms. 

Facility managers at the arena appreciate how these solutions simplify upkeep while maintaining strong, consistent operation. 

A Touch-free Facility

Modern arenas like PPG Paints Arena prioritize environmental stewardship as part of a forward-looking strategy. Sloan’s products help reduce water usage while ensuring hygienic, high-performance operation across all upgraded restrooms. 

• Sensor-operated faucets and flushometers precisely control water use, activating only when needed to avoid waste. 
• Integrated water-saving technology reduces water consumption without compromising user experience, contributing to cost efficiency and sustainability goals. 

Additionally, Sloan’s role as ASM Global’s North American Preferred Commercial Plumbing Systems Partner aligns the company with over 300 venues across the continent, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainable and hygienic solutions.