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PPG Industries

(PPG) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$9.9B

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$15.8B

Public
US

Dow Jones Description

Pittsburgh-based PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, specialty materials, glass and fiber glass. The company has more than 150 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 60 countries. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG).

Number of Employees 44,900

Contact Information

One PPG Place

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15272

www.ppg.com

(412) 434-3131

Peer Companies

NAICS Code Paint and Coating Manufacturing: 325510

Company News

Recent Events

PPG joins U.S. Department of Energy Save Energy Now LEADER Program Ã¢Â€" Company pledges significant...

12/10/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
PPG enters agreement with Connellsville company

12/08/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
PPG announces agreement with Ebtech Industrial for modular panel systems Ã¢Â€" Partnership creates Ã¢Â€Â˜ideal solutionÃ¢Â€Â™...

12/07/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
PPG Unveils Blast, Ballistics Protection Solutions for Construction

12/01/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
PPG launches COLORMOBILE for â€˜on-the-roadâ€™ online access to color formulas

11/23/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Reportlinker Adds Automotive Glass - A Global Market Perspective

11/18/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
PPG launches AQUACRON water-based coatings for light industrial applications

11/17/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
PPG Receives Wind-Development Grant

11/13/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
AnalystChoice.com Initiates Research on OSK, PPG, PCP, ODP, RRI and MCD

11/05/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Gulf States Toyota goes â€˜greenâ€™ with PPG paint

11/03/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story
PPG Industries Appoints Patrick Kenny As VP, Corporate Marketing - Quick Facts

10/21/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story
PPG Names Beuke Vice President, Silica Products - Quick Facts

10/21/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story
4 Dividend Increases in the News

10/20/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story
The Goldman Sachs Net Rises; Nokia Net Loss

10/20/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
PPG releases advisory on cyanuric acid in recreational water facilities â€" Information, action steps related...

10/14/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
PPG launches CRRC, ENERGY STAR color registration initiative â€" Program enables metal roof manufacturers to...

10/14/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
PPG introduces SOLARBLUE and PACIFICA glasses for immediate delivery â€" New blue tints create numerous...

10/14/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

aircraft and ppg industries - All News and Analysis

PPG Aerospace expands aircraft cockpit window overhaul and repair operations in China

- 2007-09-13

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-C1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG), a supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, specialty materials, glass and fibre glass, announced on Wednesday (12 September) that the company's aerospace transparencies business will expand its aircraft cockpit window overhaul and repair capabilities with a new operation in...

Tags: aerospace, aircraft, Boeing Co., China, Construction, Manufacturing, PPG Industries, window
PPG Industries buys transparency maker.(News)

- 2006-10-09

PPG Industries Inc. of Pittsburgh has acquired transparency maker Sierracin Corp. of Sylmar, Calif., PPG said Sept. 20. Terms were not disclosed. Sierracin employs about 600 at its 300,000-square-foot plant. It manufactures glass, acrylic, polycar PPG Industries Inc. of Pittsburgh has acquired transparency...

Tags: aircraft, PPG Industries
PPG Combines Aircraft Businesses.(PPG Industries new unit, aerospace products)(Brief Article)

- 2000-10-01

PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, PA, has combined its aircraft transparency and aerospace coatings and sealants businesses to form a new unit, aerospace products. The company believes this will create greater value for the commercial, military and ... PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, PA, has combined its aircraft...

Tags: aerospace, aircraft, PPG Industries