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Date	Headlines	Business	Region	Topic
11-16-09	PPG to present Dec. 1 at 2009 Citi Basic Materials Conference	Financial	North America
11-16-09	PPG launches AQUACRON water-based coatings for light industrial applications	Automotive Refinish	Global	Commercial Coatings
11-13-09	PPG wins DOE grant for wind blade manufacturing innovation	Fiber Glass	North America	Wind Energy
11-10-09	PPG’s new MVP training courses earn accreditation from AMI, I-CAR	Automotive Refinish	North America	MVP Business Solutions
11-09-09	PPG employee participates in torch relay of 11th National Games in China – Participation of Zibo Friendship Award winners gives extra meaning to torch relay	Fiber Glass	Asia/Pacific	Corporate Social Responsibility
11-09-09	PPG wins R&D 100 Award – DURANAR powder coatings among most technologically significant products for 2009	Industrial Coatings	Global	Powder Coatings
11-06-09	PPG launches e-learning tool for TRIVEX material users – Online training offers convenient support	Optical Products	Global	Trivex
11-06-09	PPG to exhibit expanded residential low-e glass portfolio at 2010 builders’ show	Performance Glazings	Global
11-05-09	New white paper helps architects specify PPG ‘green’ building products – Document details product, environmental claims for PPG paint, glass, coatings	Corporate	Global	PPG IdeaScapes
11-03-09	PPG unveils certified metal panel program (PPG/CMPP) – PPG-certified products now available for every surface of building envelope	Industrial Coatings	Global	COEX Coatings
11-02-09	Gulf States Toyota goes ‘green’ with PPG paint	Automotive Refinish	North America
11-02-09	Celebrity custom painters to appear with PPG at SEMA Show	Automotive Refinish	North America
10-28-09	PPG custom-painted Camaro on display at NACE EXPO	Automotive Refinish	North America
10-27-09	Carbon Disclosure Project again recognizes PPG as industry leader	Corporate	Global	Energy Security and Climate Change
10-26-09	PPG joins West Coast Customs at SEMA Show	Automotive Refinish	North America
10-22-09	PPG breaks ground for its first resin plant in China – Construction begins on ‘eco-friendly’ facility in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province	Corporate	Asia/Pacific
10-21-09	PPG appoints Kenny vice president, corporate marketing	Personnel	Global
10-21-09	PPG appoints Beuke vice president, silica products	Personnel	Global
10-20-09	PPG Aerospace NBAA display shows gold, silver solar-reflective window coatings – Silver, gold coatings offer aesthetic options with reduced heat load for comfort	Aerospace	Global	Transparencies
10-20-09	PPG Aerospace boosts operator service for P180, Falcon 20/50/200 windshields – Replacement windshields on display at NBAA	Aerospace	Global	Transparencies
10-20-09	PPG begins direct sales of replacement cockpit windows for CHALLENGER jets	Aerospace	Global	Transparencies
10-16-09	PPG directors announce quarterly dividend increase to 54 cents per share	Financial	Global	Earnings
10-16-09	TRIVEX material success stories shared – ‘True Life Testimonials’ featured on enhanced Trivex material Web site	Optical Products	Global	Trivex
10-16-09	PPG Aerospace marks 40th anniversary of Huntsville aircraft products plant – People key ingredient to success	Aerospace	North America	Transparencies
10-15-09	PPG reports third quarter 2009 financial results	Financial	Global	Earnings
10-12-09	Silver still entrenched as world’s favorite vehicle color, according to PPG data – Company introduces 70 new shades at annual Automotive Color Trend Show (Asia/Pacific)	Automotive Coatings	Asia/Pacific
10-12-09	PPG introduces TUFROV 4575 LFT fiber glass roving	Fiber Glass	Global
10-08-09	New PPG sample kit features blue-tinted, low-emissivity glasses	Performance Glazings	Global
10-08-09	PPG introduces sample kits for new blue tints – PACIFICA and SOLARBLUE glasses available uncoated, with reflective coatings	Performance Glazings	Global
10-06-09	PPG debuts industrial coatings Web site	Industrial Coatings	Global
10-05-09	PPG to announce third quarter 2009 results Oct. 15	Financial	Global	Earnings
10-01-09	Silver still entrenched as world’s favorite vehicle color, according to PPG data – Company introduces 70 new shades at annual Automotive Color Trend Show	Automotive Coatings	Global
10-01-09	Silver still entrenched as world’s favourite vehicle colour, according to PPG data – Company introduces 70 new shades at annual Automotive Colour Trend Show	Automotive Coatings	Global
09-25-09	PPG innovation receives Michigan Green Chemistry Governors Award	Automotive Coatings	North America
09-25-09	PPG commits to helping rebuild 50 libraries in Sichuan’s disaster area	Corporate	Asia/Pacific
09-24-09	PPG releases advisory on cyanuric acid in recreational water facilities – Information, action steps related to CYA levels, regulations and more	Chlor-Alkali and Derivatives	Global	Cal-Hypo
09-21-09	PPG Automotive Refinish launches new MVP Business Solutions Web site	Automotive Refinish	North America	MVP Business Solutions
09-18-09	PPG CFO Hernandez recognized as one of America’s best	Corporate	Global	Awards
09-16-09	PPG donates paint, glass to spruce up Phipps Conservatory for G-20	Corporate	North America	Corporate Social Responsibility
09-11-09	PPG announces global chopped strand fiber glass price increase	Fiber Glass	Global
09-11-09	PPG announces fourth quarter schedule for MVP Green Belt training	Automotive Refinish	North America	MVP Business Solutions
09-09-09	PPG issues warranty for DURANAR coatings used with photovoltaic systems – Warranty for coatings used with BIPV systems on metal roofs with approved substrates	Industrial Coatings	Global	COEX Coatings
09-09-09	PPG announces ‘Outstanding Use of Color’ winners at NSRA Nationals	Automotive Refinish	North America
09-08-09	Hosley earns LEED-AP accreditation	Corporate	North America	PPG IdeaScapes
09-08-09	PPG, NEXA AUTOCOLOR low-VOC etch primers approved by GM for warranty repairs	Automotive Refinish	Global
09-03-09	PPG announces MVP Business Solutions conference is sold out	Automotive Refinish	North America	MVP Business Solutions
09-01-09	PPG to appoint Robert J. Dellinger as senior vice president, finance, and CFO	Personnel	Global
09-01-09	John Force Racing team goes ‘green’ with PPG	Automotive Refinish	North America
08-31-09	PPG has Snap-on seeing more than red	Industrial Coatings	Global	Powder Coatings
08-27-09	PPG donates $5,000 to University of Akron – Funding supports development of undergraduate program in corrosion engineering	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
08-25-09	PPG introduces HYBON 2026 fiber glass roving for wind market	Fiber Glass	Global
08-24-09	PPG coatings make being ‘green’ easier, more colorful for Electrolux	Industrial Coatings	Global	Powder Coatings
08-24-09	Fighter pilot Jim Murphy to address MVP conference on leading ‘Flawless Execution’	Automotive Refinish	North America	MVP Business Solutions
08-18-09	PPG introduces single-source vacuum metalized coating system for consumer products – VIVATI VM coatings deliver new aesthetics, increase production yields, speed product launches	Industrial Coatings	Global	Powder Coatings
08-17-09	PPG launches new online glass specification tools for architects	Corporate	Global	PPG IdeaScapes
08-13-09	PPG Aerospace to redesign windshields for Boeing Next-Generation 737 airplanes – Boeing requests windshield liner to keep glass from flight deck in bird-strike event	Aerospace	North America	Transparencies
08-11-09	PPG reaches agreement with State of Maryland – Company refutes errors in attorney general’s news release	Chlor-Alkali and Derivatives	North America
08-06-09	PPG-painted Corvette wins ‘Street Machine of Year’ at Goodguys PPG Nationals	Automotive Refinish	North America
08-06-09	PPG launches CRRC, ENERGY STAR color registration initiative – Program enables metal roof manufacturers to accelerate tax credit eligibility	Industrial Coatings	North America	Metal Coatings
08-04-09	PPG donates $5,000 to Preservation Parks of Delaware County – Funding supports development of Deer Haven Preserve nature center	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
08-03-09	PPG, Penske Racing celebrate 25-year relationship – PPG businesses, brands featured on No. 77 car at Pocono Raceway	Automotive Refinish	North America
07-31-09	PPG launches ECK anti-corrosion compound for commercial coatings customers	Automotive Refinish	North America	Commercial Coatings
07-30-09	Ford approves PPG SX1071 low-VOC etch prime for warranty repairs	Automotive Refinish	Global
07-30-09	PPG introduces SOLARBLUE and PACIFICA glasses for immediate delivery – New blue tints create numerous energy-efficient color options	Performance Glazings	Global
07-29-09	Custom painter Charley Hutton to appear with PPG at NSRA Nationals	Automotive Refinish	North America
07-28-09	PPG helps CERTIFIEDFIRST Network conduct continuing education for insurance agents	Automotive Refinish	North America	CertifiedFirst Network
07-23-09	PPG and Lamborghini create latest paint trend	Automotive Refinish	Global
07-23-09	PPG announces advisories on recreational water industry issues – Research findings to help facilities operate more safely, effectively, efficiently	Chlor-Alkali and Derivatives	North America
07-22-09	PPG architectural glass wins national marketing award – Sustainability campaign earns 2009 Pro-Comm Award	Performance Glazings	North America
07-22-09	PPG gears up for booming Asian wind energy market – Innovative fiber glass, coatings help deliver maximum wind power efficiency	Corporate	Asia/Pacific	Wind Energy
07-21-09	PPG pledges $2,000 to Junior Achievement of Chester County – Funding supports business education programs in local schools	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
07-20-09	PPG announces two corporate appointments	Personnel	Global
07-17-09	PPG donates $5,000 to United Way of Delaware – Early commitment to 2009 campaign jumpstarts local PPG facility’s fund-raising effort	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
07-16-09	PPG directors announce dividend of 53 cents per share	Financial	Global	Earnings
07-16-09	PPG reports second quarter 2009 financial results	Financial	Global	Earnings
07-13-09	PPG glass used in four of AIA’s top ten ‘green’ building projects	Performance Glazings	North America	PPG IdeaScapes
07-09-09	PPG optical products give fashion eyewear higher purpose – Where fashion, health meet the eye	Optical Products	Asia/Pacific
07-06-09	PPG introduces award-winning acoustical coatings for commercial coatings customers	Automotive Refinish	Global	Commercial Coatings
07-06-09	PPG to announce second quarter 2009 results July 16	Financial	Global	Earnings
07-03-09	PPG introduces HYBON 2026 fiber glass roving for Asian wind market	Fiber Glass	Asia/Pacific
07-02-09	Motorcycle customizer Perewitz to appear at Goodguys PPG Nationals	Automotive Refinish	North America
07-01-09	Upcoming MVP conference will focus on accelerating collision shop performance	Automotive Refinish	North America	MVP Business Solutions
06-29-09	PPG offers CORASHIELD waterborne anti-chip coating	Automotive Refinish	Global	Commercial Coatings
06-18-09	PPG earns recognition as John Deere 'Partner-level’ supplier	Industrial Coatings	Global	Awards
06-16-09	PPG honors six excellent suppliers	Corporate	Global	Excellent Suppliers
06-15-09	PPG Aerospace sees growth in Customized Sealant Solutions – Custom sealants develop into standard products with added benefits	Aerospace	Global	Sealants
06-15-09	PPG Aerospace resumes full production of canopy transparencies for F-16 fighter – New coating system provides durability and affordability	Aerospace	North America	Coatings
06-15-09	PPG Aerospace begins use of chromate-free moisture seal on windshields – Rebate extended on purchases of PPG replacement windshields for Challenger jets	Aerospace	Global	Sealants and Transparencies
06-14-09	PPG Aerospace fastener sealant caps improve BAE Systems’ productivity – PRC seal caps cut process time, reduce waste, enhance appearance on Typhoon	Aerospace	Global	Sealants
06-13-09	PPG Aerospace launches ALTEOS interactive window systems brand – Paris Air Show visitors see working demonstration of ALTEOS window systems	Aerospace	Global	Transparencies
06-12-09	PPG Aerospace developing solar-reflective coatings for aircraft windows – Coatings with neutral appearance to reduce heat load for comfort, lower operating costs	Aerospace	Global	Transparencies
06-12-09	PPG donates $5,000 to Pittsburgh Chinese School – Funding supports book purchases for school in China	Corporate	Global	PPG Industries Foundation
06-11-09	MEDIA ADVISORY: PPG Aerospace exhibits at Paris Air Show – Online media kit available at www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/ppg	Aerospace	Global	Media Advisory
06-11-09	PPG Aerospace signs global sales and distribution agreement with Farécla – PPG Application Support Centers to sell Farécla paint maintenance products	Aerospace	Global	Coatings
06-11-09	Fanelli retires from PPG – 30-year veteran of glass industry	Performance Glazings	Global	Personnel
06-11-09	PPG introduces two glasses for residential windows – Products help achieve ‘30/30,’ Canadian ENERGY STAR criteria for residential windows	Performance Glazings	North America
06-11-09	Seeton named director of sales, PPG Performance Glazings – Davis appointed sales manager	Performance Glazings	Global	Personnel
06-10-09	PPG donates $5,000 to Delaware Technical and Community College – Funding supports installation of ‘Smart Learning Systems’	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
06-05-09	PPG appoints Lampe vice president, purchasing and distribution	Personnel	Global	Purchasing and Distribution
06-04-09	PPG and American Honda establish strategic alliance	Automotive Refinish	North America	CertifiedFirst Network and MVP Business Solutions
06-03-09	PPG introduces three AIA-approved continuing education courses	Performance Glazings	Global	PPG IdeaScapes
06-02-09	PPG pledges $30,000 to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank – Increased funding supports annual operating budget	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
06-02-09	PPG expands online technical training courses	Automotive Refinish	North America	Training
06-01-09	PPG publishes two new color cards for metal coatings	Industrial Coatings	North America	Metal Coatings
05-28-09	PPG announces agreement with Dynasystems – Supply, marketing collaboration enhances global efforts in physical asset protection	Corporate	North America	Government Solutions
05-28-09	PPG pledges $75,000 for new Adventures in Technology program in Michigan – Students showcase projects at Macomb Intermediate School District during pilot event	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
05-28-09	PPG donates $2,500 to The Central Ohio Symphony – Funding supports educational concert series for fourth-grade students	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
05-27-09	PPG Protective and Marine Coatings names general manager for United States, Canada	Protective and Marine Coatings	North America
05-27-09	PPG Performance Glazings unfolds pioneering, eco-friendly technology to Chinese market	Performance Glazings	Asia/Pacific
05-26-09	PPG sustainability report highlights green building products and manufacturing	Corporate	Global	PPG IdeaScapes
05-26-09	PPG pledges $500,000 for nanoscience research at University of Pittsburgh – Funding supports establishment of dedicated laboratory	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
05-21-09	PPG Chief Financial Officer William H. Hernandez to retire	Corporate	Global
05-18-09	Architect survey highlights ‘green’ product attributes, overseas growth markets	Corporate	North America	PPG Ideascapes
05-15-09	PPG donates $3,000 to United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra – Funding helps organization support other agencies in community	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
05-12-09	PPG invests in Natrium plant to meet regional hydrochloric acid demand	Chlor-Alkali and Derivatives	North America
05-12-09	PPG pledges $50,000 to Cleveland County Family YMCA – Funding supports ‘Strong Foundation, Healthy Community’ campaign	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
05-07-09	PPG donates $2,500 to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank – Funding supports everyday operations of organization	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
05-07-09	PPG introduces Nanometric Painting System (NPS) at Seigneurie Products Conference – PPG Seigneurie illustrates fusion between technology, art for building	Architectural Coatings	Asia/Pacific
05-06-09	PPG debuts Web-based BIM module for architects	Corporate	Global	PPG IdeaScapes
05-05-09	PPG donates $50,000 to Children’s Home of Pittsburgh – Funding supports expanded services, new facility	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
05-04-09	PPG paints Kurt Busch Foundation charity raffle car	Automotive Refinish	North America
05-04-09	PPG Aerospace awarded Embraer contract for Legacy 450, 500 cockpit windows	Aerospace	Global	Transparencies
04-30-09	CERTIFIEDFIRST continuing education program instructor development training	Automotive Refinish	North America	CertifiedFirst Network
04-30-09	PPG offers colorful, energy-saving solutions for building envelope – Glass, coatings combine to expand performance, appearance options for architects	Corporate	Global	PPG IdeaScapes
04-29-09	PPG white paper weighs benefits of liquid, powder coatings for metal	Industrial Coatings	Global	Metal Coatings
04-28-09	PPG introduces SOLARPHIRE AR new glass for the solar market	Performance Glazings	Global
04-27-09	PPG Natrium employees donate to WVU Children’s Hospital – Check for $8,000 celebrates plant’s safety achievement	Chlor-Alkali and Derivatives	North America	Natrium Plant Donation
04-27-09	PPG reaches MVP Green Belt Training milestone	Automotive Refinish	North America	MVP Business Solutions
04-17-09	PPG issues first corporate sustainability report – Document outlines economic, environmental, safety, social involvement performance	Corporate	Global	Corporate Sustainability
04-16-09	PPG directors announce dividend of 53 cents per share	Financial	Global	Earnings
04-16-09	PPG chairman discusses strategy, strong cash position at annual meeting	Financial	Global	Annual Meeting
04-16-09	PPG reports first quarter 2009 financial results	Financial	Global	Earnings
04-15-09	PPG to introduce five blue architectural glass tints – New additions will create industry’s broadest selection of color, performance options	Performance Glazings	North America
04-09-09	PPG begins wetlands creation project in Lake Charles – $10.8 million canal reroute project complete	Corporate	North America	Environment, Health and Safety
04-08-09	PPG windows for Gulfstream G650 jet launch new plastic, larger designs – Cabin-window assemblies enhance production efficiencies for Gulfstream	Aerospace	Global	Transparencies
04-06-09	PPG recognized as fulfilling corporate social responsibility	Corporate	Asia/Pacific	Corporate Social Responsibility
04-02-09	PPG unveils latest wood flooring color trends, technologies – Color the world beneath your feet	Industrial Coatings	Asia/Pacific	Wood Coatings
04-01-09	PPG establishes waterborne paint training center at Shanghai college	Automotive Refinish	Asia/Pacific
03-30-09	Street-rod painter Charley Hutton teams with PPG	Automotive Refinish	North America
03-26-09	PPG pledges $10,000 to Delaware County Chapter of American Red Cross – Funding supports capital campaign to remodel new facility	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
03-25-09	PPG Aerospace resumes Beechcraft 1900, King Air windshield rebuild service	Aerospace	Global	Transparencies
03-24-09	Westside Lexus named 2008 Lexus Certified Collision Center of Year	Automotive Refinish	North America
03-23-09	PPG to announce first quarter 2009 results April 16	Financial	Global	Earnings
03-23-09	Spectrum Metal Finishing joins PPG certified applicator program	Industrial Coatings	North America	PPG Certified Applicator Program
03-17-09	PPG Aerospace develops chromate-free, fast-curing aircraft windshield sealant – PPG transparencies to be supplied with new environmentally-responsible sealant	Aerospace	Global	Sealants
03-16-09	PPG donates $4,000 to Communities In Schools of Lexington/Davidson County – Funding supports continuation of part-time coordinator at intermediate school	Corporate	North America	PPG Industries Foundation
03-12-09	PPG honors ACS of Georgia as 2008 Platinum Distributor of Year	Automotive Refinish	North America
03-12-09	PPG announces restructuring plan to save additional $140 million annually – Company expects first quarter adjusted earnings per share between 10 cents, 15 cents	Financial	Global	Earnings and Restructuring
03-10-09	PPG Aerospace basecoat/clearcoat system saves weight and time, adds life	Aerospace	Global	Coatings
03-09-09	PPG helps Penske Racing go ‘green’ with ENVIROBASE high performance coatings	Automotive Refinish	North America
03-04-09	PPG Automotive Refinish names Brusco senior manager, industry relations	Automotive Refinish	North America	Personnel
03-03-09	PPG Dream Car Station featured at 8th China International Auto Customization Expo – Unlimited color, vivid canvas	Automotive Refinish	Asia/Pacific
03-02-09	PPG introduces SOLARPHIRE PV glass for photovoltaic market	Performance Glazings	Global
02-25-09	PPG ships 20-millionth square foot of SOLARBAN 70XL glass – World’s first triple-silver-coated, low-e glass slated for hundreds of new projects	Performance Glazings	Global
02-24-09	PPG Aerospace lightweight fuel tank sealant improves airplane fuel efficiency – First product qualified to new SAE standard cures in half the time	Aerospace	Global	Sealants
02-12-09	PPG introduces AGILON performance silicas technology platform – First commercial product offers performance, manufacturing benefits to tire makers	Silicas	Global
02-11-09	PPG awarded Military Sealift Command contract – Protective and marine coatings business enters multi-year government contract	Protective and Marine Coatings	North America
02-09-09	AsianPPG wins three awards from Indian Paint Association	Corporate	Asia/Pacific	AsianPPG Industries Ltd.
02-06-09	Mercedes-Benz approves PPG premium paint brands for repair work	Automotive Refinish	Global
02-04-09	PPG announces 2009 VIBRANCE COLLECTION show truck schedule	Automotive Refinish	North America
01-30-09	Amended reorganization plan filed for Pittsburgh Corning Corp.	Corporate	North America	Pittsburgh Corning Corp.
01-28-09	PPG Chief Executive Officer Bunch discusses economic conditions	Corporate	Global
01-21-09	PPG to present Feb. 10 at Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference	Financial	Global
01-16-09	PPG directors announce dividend	Financial	Global	Earnings
01-16-09	PPG posts record fourth quarter, annual sales of $3.2 billion, $15.8 billion – Cash from operations grows nearly 40 percent, company ends year with $1 billion in cash	Financial	Global	Earnings
01-15-09	PPG Aerospace awarded cockpit window contract for Cessna Columbus jet	Aerospace	Global	Transparencies
01-14-09	PPG appoints Niekamp vice president, automotive coatings	Personnel	Global	Automotive Coatings
01-07-09	PPG to announce fourth quarter 2008 results Jan. 16	Financial	Global	Earnings
01-05-09	PPG MVP Business Solutions conference to address ‘perfect storm’ in collision industry	Automotive Refinish	North America	MVP Business Solutions
01-05-09	PPG appoints Danowski vice president, performance glazings	Personnel	North America	Performance Glazings