United Statescorporate.ppg.com
Its role Owner
PPG Industries is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: PPG). The company operates in more than 70 countries, serving customers across construction, transportation, industrial, and consumer markets with manufacturing, distribution, and R&D capabilities.
PPG’s activities are organized primarily into Performance Coatings and Industrial Coatings. Its portfolio includes architectural paints; protective and marine coatings; automotive OEM and refinish coatings; aerospace, packaging, and industrial coatings; and related materials technologies designed for durability, corrosion protection, and color performance.
Founded in 1883 as the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, PPG has evolved from a glass manufacturer into one of the world’s largest coatings companies through organic growth and acquisitions, including SigmaKalon and Comex. The company focuses on advancing application technologies and formulations, including low-VOC and waterborne systems, to meet performance requirements and regulatory expectations across its global customer base.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving PPG.
The record holds 2 completed projects.
The 2 that are completed, on hold or cancelled are in the record. See all 2 in chemXplore →
Five ready-to-use one-component marine coatings plus a battery-powered application tool to simplify onboard maintenance, reduce mixing and waste, and support low-VOC and low flame spread needs.
John Smith will lead EMEA architectural coatings from July 1, 2026; Steve Pocock retires June 30, 2026.
Developed a laser curing platform to replace thermal ovens in powder coating lines, cutting energy use and increasing line speed while working with conventional and laser‑activated powders.
Q1 net sales $3.93B (+7%), organic +1% on price. Adjusted EPS $1.83 (+6%). Segment margin 16%, EBITDA margin 19%. ~$100M buybacks. Reaffirms FY EPS $7.70–8.10.
Starts July 6, succeeding retiring CFO Vince Morales after 41 years; will report to CEO Tim Knavish, lead corporate development and IT, bringing 25+ years of financial leadership.
At Data Center World: demos of IEEE/UL‑compliant coating systems plus application and paint‑line design services; features EMI shielding, fire and corrosion protection, thermal reflectivity.
One-component PVC-NI coil-applied interior coating for aluminum DRD cans and easy-open ends; ready, cuts changeovers and waste, cures across lines, resists stains in wet pet food; brand-approved.
New Marly R&D line tests IR, UV (LED, excimer, arc) and EB curing to replicate production, speed development, cut customer trials, and reduce energy use and VOCs.
active all projects
