2005 Newsroom Archive

09-30-05
Lake Charles, La., plant now powering basic infrastructure; no timetable for resumption of production

09-26-05
PPG declares force majeure for products at Lake Charles, La., chemicals complex

09-15-05
Hugh Grant from Monsanto Company Joins PPG Industries Board

09-09-05
PPG Industries, INL continue collaboration aimed at commercial use of nanotechnology

08-31-05
Impact of Katrina on PPG minimal

08-04-05
PPG to install membrane technology, eliminate use of mercury at Lake Charles, La.

08-02-05
PPG Acquires Asian Maker of Specialty Wood Coatings

07-28-05
PPG honors nine companies as excellent suppliers

07-22-05
PPG honored as 2004 Visteon Important Partner

07-21-05
PPG Directors Set Dividend

07-21-05
PPG Posts Record Sales for Any Quarter; Net Income up 24 Percent in Second Quarter

07-12-05
PPG introduces new FAST CS7 CMP polishing pads at SEMICON West 2005

06-24-05
PPG Industries, Inc. announces completion of its 300 million euros international debt offering

06-22-05
TRIVEX Lens Material Earns AOA Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet Absorbers/Blockers

06-20-05
PPG Industries, Inc. announces expiration of its cash tender offers for certain of its outstanding notes

06-16-05
PPG Industries, Inc. announces pricing of cash tender offers for certain of its outstanding notes

06-13-05
LYNX Services Creates First Industry-Wide Auto Glass Service Provider Registry

06-13-05
PPG Aerospace to Supply Cockpit Windows for Airbus A400M Military Transport

06-08-05
PPG Industries, Inc. announces a 300 million euros international debt offering

06-08-05
PPG Industries, Inc. announces preliminary results of tender offers

05-31-05
PPG names Stas vice president of automotive OEM glass

05-27-05
Use Aquapel glass treatment, drive safer during busiest-ever Memorial Day and all summer

05-20-05
PPG Industries, Inc. announces a $275 million cash tender offer for certain of its outstanding notes

05-10-05
PPG Aerospace Huntsville Facility earnss AWEA Water Excellence Award

05-09-05
PPG-Helios Lands Chemical Management Contract with Russian Automaker AutoVAZ

05-04-05
PPG to acquire polarized film manufacturer for sun lens applications

04-25-05
PPG announces management assignments

04-21-05
PPG Reports Adjusted Net Earnings Grow 56 Percent in First Quarter on 10-Percent Stronger Sales

04-21-05
PPG Directors Raise Dividend

04-21-05
Another strong performance for PPG in 2005, says CEO

03-31-05
LeBoeuf announces retirement plans, Bunch elected CEO

03-23-05
PPG receives adverse ruling in Marvin case

03-16-05
PPG Aerospace Unit Partners with Eldorado Chemical to provide Aerospace Maintenance Chemicals

03-15-05
Glass treatment available through The Tire Rack online or by telephone

03-14-05
Western Agricultural selects LYNX Services to manage collision claims

03-07-05
DeCamp adds OEM powder coatings to PPG responsibilities

02-23-05
PPG industrial coatings business announces another round of price increases

01-20-05
PPG Announces Share Repurchase; Directors Set Dividend

01-20-05
PPG Reports Fourth-Quarter EPS, Sales Records on Stronger Volumes

01-06-05
PPG names Morales director of investor relations