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PPG Industries, Inc. develops and sells paints, coatings and specialty products for construction, consumer products, industrial, transportation and aftermarket customers. Company news commonly covers segment results in Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, Industrial Coatings, aerospace coatings, protective and marine coatings, Traffic Solutions, and packaging or automotive OEM coatings.
Recurring updates also include product and technology investments, such as radiation-curable coatings, protective systems for data center infrastructure, and R&D activity across regional laboratories. PPG news also addresses acquisitions that expand coatings lines, dividend declarations, shareholder meeting matters, leadership changes, digital transformation and operational efficiency initiatives.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) has announced six recipients of its 2024 Excellent Supplier Award, recognizing suppliers for exceptional performance in various categories. Sudarshan Chemical Industrials was named the global winner in the competitive advantage and value category, alongside regional winners Prime Inc. (US/Canada), DHL Global Forwarding Panama SA & DHL Logistics Brazil (Latin America), Ramp (Europe, Middle East and Asia), and Sanvo Fine Chemicals Techcenter (Asia Pacific).
BASF secured the global sustainability award for its world-class practices and development of products with lower materials and energy consumption, supporting PPG's sustainability objectives. The company, which reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024, operates in more than 70 countries, serving construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) has named GNE Paint & Supplies Inc. of Detroit as its Automotive Refinish 2024 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional service, loyalty, product knowledge and support within the PPG Platinum Distributor program.
GNE Paint & Supplies, operating two locations in the Detroit area, has been part of PPG's network since 1995. The company achieved All Goals Of The Year (AGOTY) status and demonstrated exceptional year-over-year growth among peers over the past five years. The award was presented to Chris Brideau, owner of GNE Paint & Supplies, during PPG's annual Platinum Distributor Celebration of Excellence ceremony in San Antonio, Texas.
PPG reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024, operating in more than 70 countries and serving customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) has achieved the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, highlighting its excellence in employee engagement and workplace culture. The company maintained its record-setting Gallup engagement score of 4.22 in 2024, with frontline employees reaching the 50th percentile in the Gallup Manufacturing Workgroup Database.
Key achievements include distributing over 303,000 unique awards through the One PPG Recognition & Rewards Program, and employees contributing more than 31,000 volunteer hours to COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® projects across 30+ countries. The company, which reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024, operates in more than 70 countries, serving construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has released new data demonstrating the superior performance of its CORAFLON® Platinum powder coating for architectural extrusions. Independent testing by Atlas Material Testing Solutions showed the coating exhibited only a 6% color loss over five years - 20 times better color retention than competitor products.
The testing, conducted according to FGIA/AAMA 2605 standards, revealed that while competitors' products lost 80% or more of their gloss, PPG Coraflon Platinum maintained minimal color and gloss changes. The coating has passed 4,000 hours of cyclic corrosion testing, equivalent to 5-7 years of field exposure.
The product offers an extended gloss range from 5 to 85, compared to standard FEVE powder coatings' range of 25-70. It's formulated without harmful substances like TGIC, PFOA, and VOCs, while being REACH compliant. The coating is available globally for metal building components and architectural applications requiring superior corrosion and weathering resistance.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has been named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2025 list, ranking #62 among 1,000 largest publicly traded companies. This marks the second consecutive year PPG stands as the only paints and coatings manufacturer on the list.
The ranking, conducted by Calvert Research, evaluated companies across five key areas: shareholders, employees, customers, community, and planet, analyzing over 230 performance indicators from various rating companies.
Notable sustainability achievements include:
- Introduction of the PPG DURANEXT™ portfolio, featuring energy-efficient electron beam and UV-curable coatings
- Completion of 58 COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® projects across 27 countries in 2024
- Implementation of solar installations at Caivano, Italy facility, reducing CO2 emissions by 390 metric tons annually and cutting operating costs by 15%
The company reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024 and operates in more than 70 countries, serving construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) has achieved a notable recognition as its board of directors ranked among the top ten boards out of more than 650 American corporations, according to JamesDruryPartners' ninth annual 'The Weight of America's Boards' study. This marks the board's eighth appearance in the top ten list since the study's inception in 2011.
The study evaluated boards based on business accomplishments, leadership roles, and the relative value of their experience. The assessment focused on the largest U.S. public companies by revenue and market capitalization, aiming to provide an objective view of corporate governance capacity.
Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and CEO, emphasized that this recognition reflects the board's exceptional governance and its role in strengthening the company's strategic direction and shareholder value. The current PPG Board of Directors consists of eleven members, including leaders with diverse executive experience from companies such as Amyris, Procter & Gamble, Marathon Petroleum, and Trane Technologies.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation announced a total investment of $18.4 million in community engagement worldwide during 2024, marking a $900,000 increase from 2023. The funding supported over 400 community partners and programs focused on education and community sustainability.
Key investments included $11.5 million for STEM leadership development, $6.4 million for community sustainability and disaster relief, and the completion of 58 Colorful Communities projects across 27 countries. Notable initiatives included partnerships with the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, the Foundation for Environmental Education, and various STEM education programs globally.
The company achieved its $2 million commitment to skilled worker training ahead of its 2025 target and made progress on its $5 million environmental sustainability education commitment for 2030. The Colorful Communities program has completed nearly 600 projects since 2015, impacting over 10.2 million people in more than 50 countries.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has completed a Colorful Communities project at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, marking the 10-year celebration of the program. Over 100 PPG global leaders participated in renovating the club's facilities, including the computer room, recording studio, gymnasium, and teen center outdoor areas.
The project included building new furniture, assembling 500 STEM activity kits and 40 bicycles for club members, and installing a hopscotch court using PPG's Traffic Solutions ENNIS-FLINT DECOMARK thermoplastic product. The facility serves more than 200 club members daily with various educational and development programs.
PPG has announced a $15 million commitment to extend the Colorful Communities program for another decade. Additionally, PPG and the PPG Foundation will distribute $1 million in celebration grants to 100 previous and current program partners worldwide this year. In 2023, PPG invested more than $17.5 million in community engagement efforts across nearly 40 countries.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) has extended its sponsorship of Tasca Racing for the 2025 season, featuring the PPG NITRO MUSTANG DARK HORSE Funny Car in four events. The vehicle will participate in three NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series races and the PRO Superstar Shootout.
In 2024, driver Bob Tasca III set a historic record with the PPG Nitro Mustang Funny Car, achieving the first pass over 340 mph (341.68 mph) by a wheel-driven vehicle in drag racing history. The 11,000+-horsepower vehicle will display the PPG logo throughout the season.
The partnership between PPG and Tasca spans over 25 years, with Tasca Automotive Group utilizing PPG products in their collision centers and service centers, particularly the PPG ENVIROBASE High Performance paint system.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has announced a 10-year extension of its global COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program, committing $15 million for community beautification projects through 2035. The program's 10-year milestone in 2025 will feature 10 flagship projects worldwide and distribute $1 million in celebration grants to 100 partners.
Since its 2015 launch, the program has:
- Impacted over 10.2 million people through nearly 600 projects in 50+ countries
- Invested more than $15 million in projects
- Used nearly 65,000 gallons of paint
- Engaged over 30,000 volunteers contributing 200,000 hours
- Transformed 280 schools, 130 hospitals, 65 community centers, and 9 museums
In 2023, PPG invested more than $17.5 million in community engagement efforts across nearly 40 countries, focusing on educational opportunities and STEM innovation.