PPG收购Sierracin, 增强其在航空玻璃市场的领导力

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20, 2006 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has acquired privately held Sierracin Corporation, Sylmar, Calif., a supplier of aerospace transparencies, including windshields, windows and canopies. Terms were not disclosed.

Sierracin employs approximately 600 people and has been a leading supplier of advanced composite transparencies to the aerospace industry since 1952. The company pioneered the development of plastic transparencies for military fighter jets and supplies lightweight transparencies to the commercial and general aviation industries. Sierracin is also a key supplier to the transparent armor industry. Sierracin’s advanced composite technologies complement PPG’s existing glass capabilities, and will provide PPG with a broader product portfolio for the aerospace and transparent armor industries.

"This acquisition demonstrates our strategy to grow our aerospace business by diversifying our range of technology," said Charles E. Bunch, chairman and chief executive officer of PPG. "Sierracin's military aerospace transparencies business, particularly its advanced composite products for the fighter jet industry, will enhance our offering to this key industry."

PPG’s aerospace business supplies aircraft windshields and windows for the commercial, military, regional and general aviation industries. In addition, PPG is the world’s leading supplier of coatings, sealants and application systems serving original-equipment manufacturers and the maintenance segments of the aerospace
industry. Pittsburgh-based PPG is also a global supplier of coatings, chemicals, optical products, glass and fiber glass. Sales in 2005 were US$10.2 billion.

About PPG：

Pittsburgh-based PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, specialty materials, glass and fiber glass. The company employs more than 30,000 people and has 125 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates in more than 20 countries. Sales in 2006 were $11 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York and Philadelphia stock exchanges (symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com。

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