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PPG Industries (PPG)

Global manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials

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Headquarters: Pittsburgh, United States
Founded year: 1883
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 30,000+
Industry: Commodity Chemicals

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Latest news about PPG Industries (PPG)

In short: PPG reported 7% sales growth in Q2 2026, broke ground on a $280 million Ohio expansion, and appointed Jamie Beggs as its new CFO.

Company announcements

August 19 PPG

PPG appoints three senior executives to lead global business segments

The appointments take effect September 1, 2026, aiming to accelerate growth and productivity across Industrial, Performance, and Global Architectural Coatings.

August 6 PPG

PPG breaks ground on $280M Ohio automotive coatings facility

The 100,000-square-foot facility will add waterborne basecoat, primer, and clearcoat production, create 100 jobs, and start operations in 2028, joining an existing team of 450 with sustainability features.

July 28 PPG

PPG reports Q2 2026 financial results

Net sales grew 7% to $4.5 billion, adjusted EPS was $2.23, and full-year guidance reaffirmed.

July 16 PPG

PPG raises quarterly dividend to 74 cents per share

The increase of 3 cents reflects confidence in cash flow generation and marks the 512th consecutive payment.

Media coverage

September 11 MSN

AI boom is lifting industrial stocks

The companies that make paint, asphalt and industrial cable are benefiting from data center demand.

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