PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG), founded in 1883 as Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, is a leading global supplier of paints, coatings and specialty materials. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG has built its reputation on innovation in surface protection and finishing technologies. The company’s portfolio spans a broad range of end markets, from architectural and industrial applications to transportation and consumer goods.
The company’s main business activities are organized into coatings and specialty materials segments. PPG’s coatings division offers products for architectural, automotive refinish, industrial, protective and marine, and packaging markets. These offerings include decorative paints, powder coatings, high-performance coatings for aerospace and automotive OEMs, and corrosion-resistant coatings for infrastructure. In its specialty materials segment, PPG manufactures optical products, fiberglass reinforcements, sealants, adhesives and specialty chemicals used in consumer electronics, telecommunications and medical devices.
With operations in over 70 countries, PPG maintains a global manufacturing and R&D footprint across North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The company’s research centers focus on advanced material science, sustainability initiatives and digital application technologies to enhance performance and productivity for its customers. PPG supports a diverse customer base that includes contractors, industrial manufacturers, transportation designers and original equipment manufacturers.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael H. McGarry, PPG has pursued strategic growth through innovation and targeted acquisitions, including the addition of Mexican coatings specialist Comex and European paint company SigmaKalon. The company continues to emphasize corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship, advancing product technologies that help customers meet increasingly stringent regulatory and sustainability goals.
