PPG

PPG Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials worldwide. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates through two primary business segments: Performance Coatings and Industrial Coatings. Performance Coatings serves the architectural, aerospace, automotive refinish, and protective and marine markets, while Industrial Coatings provides products for automotive OEM, industrial, and packaging applications. PPG employs approximately 51,000 people and operates more than 150 manufacturing facilities across 70 countries, generating annual revenues of approximately $18 billion. The company holds leading market positions in several categories, including automotive refinish coatings and aerospace transparencies and coatings. PPG serves customers in construction, consumer products, industrial, and transportation markets. Recent strategic initiatives include expanding its architectural coatings presence in high-growth regions, advancing sustainability efforts through lower-emission products, and investing in digital capabilities to enhance customer experience. The company has executed targeted acquisitions to strengthen its technology portfolio and geographic footprint, including bolt-on transactions in specialty coatings and services. PPG maintains a diverse product portfolio spanning architectural paints, automotive coatings, industrial coatings, protective and marine coatings, and optical products. The company emphasizes innovation through ongoing investments in research and development, operating multiple global technology centers focused on developing advanced coating solutions.