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10/30/2015
PPG named Influential Company in Coatings Industry by China Coating Industry Association
BEIJING, Oct. 29, 2015 – PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) was recognized by the China Coating Industry Association among Influential Companies in the coatings industry in a ceremony held in Beijing to celebrate the centennial of the coatings industry in China. Willie Wu, PPG vice president, industrial coatings, Asia Pacific, and Cathy Yan, PPG general manager, corporate and government affairs, Asia Pacific, won the Outstanding Entrepreneur and Outstanding Contribution awards, respectively, for their exemplary leadership and contributions to the Chinese coatings industry.
10/21/2015
PPG reports third quarter sales and earnings
- Third quarter net sales increased 6 percent in local currencies versus prior year.
- Net sales were down 2 percent versus prior year, including unfavorable foreign currency translation of 8 percent.
- Third quarter record adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of $1.61 grew 14 percent year-over-year.
- Cash deployment continued; aggregate purchase price for closed acquisitions was more than $400 million and share repurchases totaled $500 million year-to-date.
- Cash and short-term investments totaled approximately $1.4 billion at quarter-end.
10/9/2015
PPG data shows consumers consider vehicle color key when buying, but most remain conservative
- White is most popular vehicle color globally, at 35 percent of all vehicles built in 2015.
- Color is major factor in vehicle-buying decision for 60 percent of consumers surveyed.
- PPG introduces 64 new colors for 2018-2019 models.
6/30/2015
Open-day events held at four sites across China
SHANGHAI, China, June 29, 2015 – PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) recently held “Eco Classroom” open-day events at plants in Tianjin, Zhangjiagang, Wuhu and Kunshan, China. Under the theme of “Better Chemistry, Better Home,” these events engaged more than 200 attendees, including students from local schools and universities, government officials, and residents of neighboring communities.
6/19/2015
PPG to acquire IVC Industrial Coatings
High-quality products, industry expertise to further enhance PPG industrial coatings portfolio
6/10/2015
Volunteers, paint to help revitalize important community assets around the world
PITTSBURGH, June 9, 2015 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) recently announced plans to expand its investments in global communities where the company operates with the launch of a $10 million initiative called “Colorful Communities.”
5/19/2015
PPG career lectures provide guidance for Chinese college students
SHANGHAI, May 18, 2015 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) recently hosted a series of career lectures at 11 top universities across China, discussing issues related to future careers and offering tips for job hunting to college students.
5/8/2015
Goodyear to use AGILON performance silica by PPG to improve tire performance
PITTSBURGH, May 5, 2015 – PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) announced today that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has contracted to use AGILON(R) performance silica by PPG to increase the fuel efficiency of its tires. Goodyear will first use the next-generation reinforcing filler developed by PPG in EFFICIENTGRIP(TM) tires, a line of high-performance sport-utility-vehicle (SUV) tires debuting in Latin America this month. Goodyear plans to incorporate Agilon performance silica into future high-value-added tire launches in other regions in 2015.
1/14/2015
PPG reports record fourth quarter and full-year net sales and adjusted earnings
PPG Industries today reported fourth quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations of $3.71 billion, up $207 million, or 6 percent, versus the prior-year figure of $3.5 billion. Net sales in local currencies grew 10 percent year-over-year, with acquisition-related sales contributing about 6 percent and volume growth adding 4 percent. Unfavorable currency translation impacted net sales by 4 percent, or about $130 million.
12/19/2014
PPG enters into exclusive negotiations to acquire automotive specialty materials manufacturer REVOCOAT
PPG Industries today announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with the AXSON Group to acquire REVOCOAT, a global supplier of sealants, adhesives and damper products for the automotive industry.
12/14/2014
PPG工业2014年奖学金项目圆满落幕
PPG工业公司（纽约证交所代码：PPG）2014年中国奖学金项目的颁奖活动在国内十所高校圆满落幕。这也是该项目自2003年正式启动以来，PPG连续第十一年走进校园。今年的奖学金总额达到了三十三万人民币。