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PPG Board Of Directors Authorizes $2.5B Share Repurchase Program

This program is in addition to the company’s existing share repurchase authorization, which was approved in October 2016 and had approximately $1.4 billion remaining as of Sept. 30, 2017.

PPG And ASE Name Brian Yoder As Master Refinish Technician Of The Year

The Master Refinish Technician of the Year award is an annual tribute to the PPG collision center technician who receives the highest score on the ASE Painting and Refinish test.

PPG Foundation Donates $40,000 To University Of Akron Polymer Research Mentorship Program

The donation allows the program to provide support for graduate students who wish to mentor undergraduate students pursuing UA’s new minor in polymer science and polymer engineering.

PPG-Painted Vehicles Receive Honors At SEMA

This year, more than 100,000 visitors were treated to displays of custom-built vehicles exhibiting the latest trends in hot colors and advanced finishes.

PPG Earns R&D 100 Awards For Paints, Coatings And Adhesives Technologies For Automotive And Building Construction

PPG’s Premium Compact Process Primer and Liquid Nails Fuze*It All Surface adhesive received top marks according to judges for the 55th annual awards.

PPG Forms Partnership With SiNode Systems For Vehicle Battery Technology

The 30-month project will enable the partners to rapidly develop and demonstrate anode materials that will store more energy than conventional lithium-ion battery materials.

SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education Highlights Ongoing Commitment To Education And Information From PPG

PPG was one of the earliest supporters of the Repairer Driven Education series and OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit during the SEMA Show.

PPG’s Paint And Coatings Plant To Host Students, Teachers To Mark National Manufacturing Day

National Manufacturing Day is an initiative organized by the National Association of Manufacturers to address the skilled labor shortage, connect with future generations of manufacturers and ensure the success of the manufacturing industry.

PPG-Painted Cars Capture Top Awards

PPG-painted cars took home major awards at the recent “Shades of the Past” 35th annual Hot Rod Roundup and the Goodguys 31st West Coast Nationals.

PPG Completes Sale Of Remaining Fiberglass Operations To Nippon Electric Glass

With the sale of this remaining piece of its glass reportable segment, PPG is now comprised of two coatings-focused reportable business segments: Industrial Coatings and Performance Coatings.

PPG Foundation Awards More Than $290,000 Through National Merit Scholarship Program

The new scholarships include 35 awards for PPG employees’ children and 14 awards for students who live in communities near PPG facilities.

PPG Reports 2nd Quarter 2017 Financial Results

The Pittsburgh-based paint company reported net sales of $3.8 billion, up about 1 percent versus the prior year.