2008 News

07-08-08
PPG to sell controlling interest in auto glass business to Kohlberg & Company – Divestiture reinforces PPG focus on coatings, specialty products

07-07-08
PPG to announce second quarter 2008 results July 17

06-30-08
PPG AutoGlass introduces replacement door glass insert business offering – Expanded product offering for auto glass customers

06-30-08
PPG publishes new guide specification for coil and extrusion coatings

06-30-08
GTS President Mike Jones recognized by Auto Glass Magazine

06-23-08
PPG expands partnership with Meiller

06-20-08
PPG donates $6,000 to Wichita Falls Area Food Bank – Funding supports expansion of Kids Cafe childhood hunger program

06-20-08
PPG pledges $9,000 to Food Bank of Northern Nevada – Funding supports capital campaign to build permanent facility

06-19-08
PPG honors eight excellent suppliers

06-18-08
Finalists named in PPG Hot Wheels® Spectraflame® Paint Your Ride Contest

06-17-08
PPG opens new training center in Northern California

06-17-08
PPG announces precipitated silica price increase

06-17-08
PPG donates $15,000 to 2008 River Sweep – Funding supports one of largest U.S. environmental projects of its kind

06-16-08
PPG web tool compares energy, environmental costs of architectural glazings

06-13-08
PPG Chairman Bunch reviews transformation of company – Stronger portfolio, broader geographic footprint enable PPG’s growth

06-12-08
Spartan Chassis honors PPG with 2008 SPARC Award

06-12-08
PPG Architectural Coatings announces further pricing action

06-11-08
PPG trains OEMs on features, use of waterborne paint technology

06-11-08
PPG survey finds patrons’ habits affect water quality, safety at water parks – Results show patrons are concerned about recreational water illnesses

06-06-08
LaFontaine Automotive Group going ‘green’ with PPG waterborne refinish system

05-30-08
New brochure promotes PPG architectural glass, coatings and paint

05-29-08
PPG Launches CertifiedFirst Network Webinar Series

05-22-08
PPG to build company's first coatings plant in Russia – New facility will serve automotive coatings, industrial coatings customers

05-20-08
PPG names Wagner general manager, industrial coatings, Americas

05-19-08
PPG Ferrari red finish worn by 2008 Ridler Award winner

05-17-08
PPG launches paint-sale donation program to support China earthquake recovery

05-16-08
PPG announces performance glazings price increase

05-15-08
PPG lends support to SkillsUSA conference

05-15-08
PPG Industries supports China earthquake recovery

05-13-08
PPG dedicates Reno architectural coatings production facility – Improves company’s ability to serve paint stores, dealers in western states

05-13-08
PPG celebrates 125 years of growth, leadership and innovation

05-07-08
PPG to present May 21 at Goldman Sachs Basic Material Conference 2008

05-06-08
PFG Fiber Glass starts third furnace in China

05-02-08
PPG sees conversion to waterborne gaining momentum across California, Canada

04-28-08
2008 PPG Automotive Refinish course offerings

04-28-08
PPG announces executive assignments

04-28-08
PPG names Pegg vice president, packaging coatings

04-28-08
PPG Senior Vice President Sullivan to retire

04-22-08
PPG 2008 Import Color Information Book released

04-21-08
PPG wins 2008 Automotive News PACE Award

04-17-08
PPG Architectural Coatings to increase prices in face of rising raw material, energy costs

04-17-08
PPG chairman notes accelerated transformation, record sales at annual meeting – SigmaKalon acquisition strengthens coatings portfolio, broadens geographic presence

04-17-08
PPG directors announce dividend

04-17-08
PPG’s first quarter sales increase 41 percent, setting all-time record – SigmaKalon acquisition, global presence bolster growth despite difficult U.S. economy

04-16-08
PPG MVP Business Development Training Series receives new accreditations

04-15-08
PPG marine coatings first to be approved under IMO performance standard

04-15-08
PPG names Single Source, Inc., Platinum Distributor of the Year

04-15-08
PPG announces fiber glass price increases for Americas

04-11-08
NXT Rx lenses with TRIVEX material provide superior sun protection – X-Cel Optical becomes first lens manufacturer to distribute product in United States

04-11-08
PPG Industries announces “Trivex. True To Life.” marketing materials

04-10-08
SAFE AND SOUND glass by PPG offers passengers more comfort, security – Automotive glass technology gives passengers peace of mind, increases fuel efficiency

04-10-08
Architectural Window joins PPG certified applicator program

04-08-08
PPG Industries updates financial details regarding SigmaKalon acquisition

04-08-08
PPG Aerospace advanced-performance coatings improve durability of F-16 jets

04-02-08
PPG adds DITZLER BIG FLAKE pigments to VIBRANCE COLLECTION finishes

04-01-08
PPG pledges $10,000 to Liberty Community Center – Funding supports campaign to improve center’s safety, appearance

03-31-08
PPG announces 2008 show truck appearance schedule

03-28-08
PPG earns 'Metal of Honor' award from Metal Roofing magazine

03-24-08
Walker Glass and PPG form marketing alliance for acid-etched decorative glass

03-24-08
PPG volunteers for U.S. EPA Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program – Company will report on nanotechnology manufacturing

03-20-08
Tecnoglass joins international PPG certified applicator program – Company becomes first international member of PPG program

03-19-08
PPG develops glass-faced replacement windshield for Challenger 600 Series jets

03-19-08
PPG to announce first quarter 2008 results April 17

03-14-08
PPG announces $1.55 billion debt offering – Proceeds to be used to repay SigmaKalon ‘bridge’ financing

02-27-08
SOLARBAN 70XL glass now available for laminated glass applications

02-25-08
PPG promotions reflect expanding commitment to coil and extrusion coatings

02-22-08
PPG researchers honored with 2008 Carnegie Science Award

02-21-08
PPG wins Chrysler LLC Supplier Pentastar Award for exterior systems

02-21-08
PPG Aerospace earns third Derco Aerospace Gold Standard Award – Award recognizes delivery performance for C-130 windshields and windows

02-19-08
PPG to begin $10.8 million remediation project in Lake Charles – Project continues facility work to stabilize, re-route canal

02-19-08
PPG Aerospace window repair operation approved by China aviation authority

02-18-08
PPG donates $7,500 to Carnegie Museum of Art – Supports environmental products exhibit beginning Feb. 23

02-12-08
PPG donates $50,000 to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre – Underwriting supports ‘Forever Love’ featuring ‘glint,’ world premiere ballet

02-12-08
PPG donates $2,500 to Ohio Christian University – Funding supports new math enrichment program for fifth- through eighth-graders

02-11-08
PPG acquires NanoProducts Corporation – Company positioned to be world leader in nanotechnology

02-08-08
PPG to present at Lehman Industrial Select Conference on Feb. 12

02-07-08
Joe Pool comes alive at Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show

02-01-08
White paper compares economic, environmental benefits of tinted low-e glasses

01-28-08
PPG becomes Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry – Company takes action on climate change

01-22-08
PPG wins two SSPC Structure Awards for protective and marine coatings – Coatings projects recognized for aesthetic, industrial merit

01-17-08
PPG directors announce dividend

01-17-08
PPG presents awards to automotive glass design competition winners – Award-winning College for Creative Studies students receive scholarships

01-17-08
PPG quarterly earnings per share up 30 percent on best volume growth in 3 years – Strong financial results underscore milestone year in company’s transformation

01-15-08
PPG launches ‘green’ ZIRCOBOND pretreatment

01-13-08
PPG provides SUNGATE infrared-reflective glass roof for Ford Mustang – Ford becomes first manufacturer to feature fuel-saving PPG technology

01-13-08
PPG to distribute new wastewater treatment technology to automotive OEMs

01-09-08
PPG Sinoma Jinjing Fiber Glass to add third furnace – PPG approves plan to grow capacity of joint venture in Zibo, China

01-07-08
PPG names Giga vice president, strategic planning and treasurer – Edvardsson promoted to assistant treasurer

01-04-08
PPG Coil & Extrusion Coatings names director of market development

01-04-08
PPG to announce fourth quarter 2007 results Jan. 17

01-04-08
PPG donates coatings for QantasLink’s breast cancer awareness campaign – Special pink coatings created for QantasLink’s Bombardier Q400 ‘Pink Lady’

01-03-08
Archinaco rejoins PPG as President, CEO, Auto Glass and Services – Former PPG executive with significant glass experience focused on strategic alternatives

01-02-08
PPG names De Leener as senior vice president, architectural coatings, EMEA – Former SigmaKalon chief executive officer to lead new segment

01-02-08
PPG completes acquisition of SigmaKalon Group – Accelerates its transformation to focus on coatings, specialty products