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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

NAICS Code Paint and Coating Manufacturing: 325510

Recent Events

  • PPG Unveils Blast, Ballistics Protection Solutions for Construction

    12/01/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • PPG launches COLORMOBILE for ‘on-the-road’ 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 ‘green’ 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 ‘30/30,’ 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

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     PPG $60.55 +0.64 (1.07% )
Intraday | 3 Month | 6 Month | 1 Year
Average Volume 1,393,620
Shares Outstanding 166.99M
Market Cap 10.1B
Year High 62.31
Year Low 28.16
Earnings Per Share 1.60
P/E Ratio 37.84
Dividend 2.12
Yield 3.50
IndustryTop Rated
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