PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) (NYSE: PPG) is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials serving a wide range of industrial, architectural and consumer markets. Founded in 1883 as the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, PPG has grown into one of the world’s leading coatings companies, providing products that protect and enhance the surfaces of everything from automobiles and airplanes to homes and office buildings.
The company operates through several primary segments, including industrial coatings, architectural coatings, protective and marine coatings, and specialty materials. Its product portfolio encompasses liquid and powder paints, coatings for aerospace and transportation markets, performance chemicals, optical products and additives used in the manufacture of fiberglass, plastics and other specialty materials. PPG’s research and development efforts focus on creating innovative, sustainable solutions that meet evolving regulatory requirements and customer needs.
With operations in more than 70 countries, PPG serves customers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. The company’s global manufacturing network and extensive distribution channels support a broad customer base that includes automotive original equipment manufacturers, repair shops, construction firms, furniture producers and marine vessel builders. PPG also supplies retail architectural paints and coatings under well-known brand names, catering to professional contractors and do-it-yourself consumers.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG Industries is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael H. McGarry. Under his leadership, the company has pursued strategic acquisitions and divestitures to strengthen its core coatings business and enhance its portfolio of specialty materials. PPG remains focused on operational excellence, sustainability initiatives and continuous innovation to drive long-term growth and deliver value to its stakeholders.
