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PPG Industries

(PPG) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$10.1B

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 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
PPG introduces two glasses for residential windows â€" Products help achieve â€˜30/30,â€™ Canadian ENERGY STAR...

10/14/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Seeton named director of sales, PPG Performance Glazings â€" Davis appointed sales manager

10/14/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Director - View Story

News & Analysis

chemicals and ppg industries - All News and Analysis

PPG Industries.(PRODUCT FOCUS: CHEMICALS AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT)

- 2006-04-01

Product: PowerBase AT Chlorination Unit Features: incorporates the patented Accu-Tab chlorinator and 3-inch calcium hypochlorite tablets with 65 percent available chlorine combination is made to ... Product: PowerBase AT Chlorination Unit Features: incorporates...

Tags: chemicals, PPG Industries
PowerBase AT chlorination unit.(Chemicals and Sanitizing Equipment)

- 2004-04-01

by PPG Industries Features: unit incorporates patented Accu-Tab chlorinator and 3-inch calcium-hypochlorite tablets; made for commercial pools and spas; ... by PPG Industries Features: unit incorporates patented Accu-Tab chlorinator and 3-inch calcium-hypochlorite tablets;...

Tags: chemicals, PPG Industries
PPG Industries. (Jobs and People).(Appoints account manager of pharmaceutical products for fine chemicals business)(Brief Article)

- 2003-02-10

David W. Bradshaw has been named account manager of pharmaceutical products for PPG Industries' fine chemicals ... David W. Bradshaw has been named account manager of pharmaceutical products for PPG Industries' fine chemicals business. Mr. Bradshaw's background is in technology, regulatory compliance, manufacturing...

Tags: chemicals, job, pharmaceutical company, PPG Industries
Lehman Takes Less Sanguine View of Chemicals As Low Operating Rates Hamper Pricing Power. (News).(according to Lehman Brothers major chemicals analyst Sergey Vasnetsov)(Brief Article)

- 2001-12-10

WHILE JUST ABOUT everyone is expecting a significant chemicals recovery in 2002 EPS, record low operating rates in the industry will likely hamper any robust improvement in earnings, according to Lehman Brothers major chemicals analyst Sergey Vasne WHILE JUST ABOUT everyone is expecting a...

Tags: chemicals, DuPont Co., Lehman Brothers Inc., PPG Industries, pricing strategy, The Dow Chemical Co.
PPG Industries.

- 1999-05-06

PPG Industries will expand its Laporte, Texas, fine chemicals facility. The expansion is geared for growth in phosgene derivatives and pharmaceutical products. It will also enhance ... PPG Industries will expand its Laporte, Texas, fine chemicals facility. The expansion is geared for growth in...

Tags: chemicals, PPG Industries

PPG Invests in La Porte Upgrade.

- 1999-04-05

PPG INDUSTRIES will invest $10 million to expand its fine chemicals production facility in La Porte, Tex. The move will prepare PPG's fine chemicals business for enhanced environmental compliance and further growth in phosgene derivatives and pharm PPG INDUSTRIES will invest $10 million to...

Tags: chemicals, derivatives, PPG Industries