A trusted brand…

PPG Pittsburgh® Paints is a nationally recognized brand trusted by painting contractors, building owners, architects, designers, and homeowners for over 100 years.

• The brand's time-honored legacy has been passed on by generations of pro painters since 1900
• A relentless focus on product development makes PPG Pittsburgh® Paints the choice for discerning pros and homeowners today
• PPG Pittsburgh® Paints ranks #2 nationally in consumer awareness among dealer-distributed brands (Decision Analyst, Feb. 2004)
• PPG Pittsburgh® Paints are sold through an independent dealer network consisting of 2,500 locations nation-wide and at over 250 PPG company-owned stores
• With the broadest product line-up in the industry, PPG Pittsburgh® Paints meets the needs of all segments at all quality and price points:
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Do-it-yourself

…from a global coatings leader

PPG Industries’ vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company. Founded in 1883, the company serves customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, PPG operates in more than 60 countries around the globe. Sales in 2010 were $13.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit ppg.com.

PPG at a Glance

• PPG is one of less than a handful of publicly traded companies to pay shareholder dividends continuously since 1899
• Because of its economic, environmental and social contributions, PPG is also a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. There are 312 members representing 62 industries in 26 countries worldwide
• PPG was recently named the #3 chemical company by FORTUNE Magazine

PPG's Commitment to R&D

• PPG invests hundreds of millions of dollars year in developing new and improved products and processes as well as adapting current technologies to new markets
• With R&D centers around the globe, PPG is broadly recognized as a technological leader
• PPG has received an R&D award 7 times in the past 7 years
  • Presented annually by R&D Magazine for most significant technology-related new products and processes
• 39% of the company's sales are from products that are 5 or fewer years old

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Did you know that...

• PPG Paints protect countless stadiums, arenas and public venues around the world
• 2/3 of all new jetliners in the world use PPG aerospace coatings
• PPG coatings line many of your food & beverage containers, keeping the fizz in your soda, the freshness in your water and the flavor in your juice.
• PPG is the world's #1 producer of transportation coatings - approximately 70% of cars are protected by PPG products.