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PPG Industries

(PPG) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$9.6B

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
Inorganic Composite Binder Panels optimize building security.

12/15/09 - 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

fitch and ppg industries - All News and Analysis

Fitch Affirms PPG Industries' IDR at 'A-'; Outlook to Stable

- 2008-03-13

NEW YORK & CHICAGO -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings on PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PPG) as follows:

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Fitch Affirms PPG Industries' IDR at 'A-'; Outlook Negative

- 2008-01-07

NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings on PPG Industries, Inc. PPG as follows:

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Fitch Affirms PPG Industries' Senior Unsecured Debt at 'A'

- 2006-01-31

NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed the issuer default rating IDR and senior unsecured debt rating including revolving credit facility of PPG Industries, Inc. PPG at 'A'. The commercial paper rating of 'F1' is also affirmed. The Rating Outlook is Stable.

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Fitch Expects to Rate PPG Industries' EUR300MM Debt Issue 'A'

- 2005-06-08

NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings expects to assign an 'A' rating to PPG Industries, Inc.'s PPG proposed EUR300 million senior unsecured notes due June 23, 2015. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The issue will be ranked on a pari passu basis with all other senior unsecured debt, including the company's...

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