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) named Colours, Inc. its 2025 Automotive Refinish Platinum Distributor of the Year, marking Colours' third time winning (2003, 2019, 2025). The award recognizes service, loyalty, product knowledge and support within PPG's Platinum Distributor program. Colours operates 50+ locations and joined the program in December 1994.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that Laura Harshberger, global IT director, was named to the 2026 Women of Influence list by Pittsburgh Business Times.
Harshberger leads IT across operations, EHS and three global businesses, modernized systems at 100+ sites, and directs PPG’s global IT internship program.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) was named to Newsweek’s inaugural America’s Most Charitable Companies 2026 list, recognizing leadership in corporate philanthropy and community engagement.
In 2025 PPG invested $18.1 million globally in communities, the PPG Foundation marks 75 years of impact, and the Colorful Communities program reports 635 projects and >10.3 million people impacted since 2015. PPG reported $15.9 billion net sales in 2025.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) launched PPG AQUACRON Waterborne Shop Primers (WSP) for structural steel on March 10, 2026, offering rapid curing, low VOCs and a water-resistant layer that reduces sandblasting and surface prep.
The primer reportedly cures in two minutes under standard heat, can be formulated below 0.20 lbs/gal (24g/L) VOC, and is factory applied to protect stored steel from flash rust, aiming to speed throughput and lower labor and cost.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) will return its iconic livery across nine races in Team Penske’s 60th anniversary season, covering select NTT INDYCAR SERIES and NASCAR Cup Series events. The program features Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, Austin Cindric, and Josh Berry with appearances at marquee tracks including Indianapolis and Road America.
PPG remains an associate partner across Team Penske’s INDYCAR and NASCAR programs and will also appear on cars driven by David Malukas, Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano in 2026.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced completion of its 200th vessel dry docking using electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings on March 10, 2026.
The team applied PPG Sigmaglide 2390, a silicone-based, biocide-free coating, citing improved transfer efficiency, reduced overspray, material waste and lower carbon emissions versus airless spray methods.
Transcat (Nasdaq: TRNS) appointed Jaime Irick as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 29, 2026. Mr. Irick will join the Board and serve on the Executive Committee the same day. Lee D. Rudow is retiring as CEO and Board member and will serve as senior advisor through March 2027.
The Board highlighted Irick’s track record, including leading a $2 billion carve-out and completing a $1.1 billion integration, and said management transition aims to advance growth and execution. Irick plans investor engagement after the company’s Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 call and webcast.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that Laura Harshberger and Jennifer Solcz received 2026 STEP Ahead Awards from the Manufacturing Institute for leadership and industry achievements.
The awards recognize their roles in talent development, operational excellence, IT transformation, and efforts to advance women and early-career pipelines across PPG.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) was named a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for the fourth consecutive year on March 4, 2026, reflecting record engagement in 2025.
PPG reported record engagement since joining the survey in 2014, engaged 38,000+ employees, completed 43 COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® projects, and trained 6,300+ leaders.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced a collaboration with IPG Photonics and Whirlpool to accelerate commercialization of PhotoniCURE laser-based powder curing. PPG installed a pilot finishing line in Strongsville, Ohio, and a lab system near Pittsburgh to run Whirlpool pilot trials evaluating energy, speed and formulation compatibility.
PPG reported $15.9 billion net sales in 2025 and highlighted its global powder footprint of 21 powder plants and expanded R&D resources supporting scale-up.