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ACS panel discussion on R&D under pressure
At the American Coatings Show 2026, R&D leaders from Standard Paints, PPG and Akzo Nobel discussed how coatings manufacturers are reformulating products to meet stricter regulations, sustainability...
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PPG announces Q1 2026 results with 7% sales growth
PPG has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a 7 % year-over-year increase in net sales, driven by higher selling prices and favourable currency impacts. The coatings giant...
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PPG announces Jamie Beggs as new CFO
The global coatings manufacturer has appointed Jamie Beggs as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective 6 July 2026. Beggs, with over 25 years of financial leadership experience, will...
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PPG invests in radiation-curable coatings testing line in France
PPG has announced the installation of a new testing line dedicated to radiation-curable coatings at its European R&D Centre in Marly, France. The investment aims to accelerate innovation in UV-curing...
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PPG reacts to inflation with global price increase of 20 %
PPG has announced a global price increase of up to 20 % across its paints, coatings, and specialty products portfolio, citing elevated costs in raw materials, logistics, and energy.
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PPG acquires EMM International
PPG has acquired EMM International, a provider of solutions for automotive body shops. The acquisition strengthens coating’s offering in paint preparation and processing across Europe and the U.S.
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PPG delivers record Q3 2025 earnings per share – growth driven by aerospace and protective coatings
PPG Industries reported Q3 2025 net sales of EUR 3.75 billion, up 1 % year over year, and record adjusted diluted EPS of EUR 1.96, up 5 %. Strong growth in aerospace, protective & marine, and packaging...
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PPG appoints Joe Gette as new General Counsel and Senior Vice President
PPG has appointed Joe Gette as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. He will succeed Anne M. Foulkes on 1 January 2026, who will retire but remain with the company in a transitional role...
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PPG and Arcelor Mittal present roadmap for low-carbon automotive coatings
PPG and Arcelor Mittal aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions in vehicle production through innovative electrocoat and pretreatment technologies. The joint study highlights opportunities in lightweight design,...
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PPG to build aerospace coatings plant in North Carolina
PPG plans to invest USD 380 million in a new manufacturing facility for aerospace coatings and sealants in Shelby, North Carolina. The site will strengthen the company's supply capabilities and meet rising...
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Architectural coatings: A market in transformation
The architectural coatings industry, which includes paints, primers, sealers, stains, and varnishes for both interior and exterior applications, continues to be a dominant force within the global paints...
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PPG expands automotive coatings production in Southeast Asia
With a newly opened water-borne coatings plant in Thailand, PPG responds to increasing demand for sustainable automotive solutions in Southeast Asia. The facility is part of the company’s strategic focus...
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PPG promotes science education
PPG has successfully supported the Beta Tournament, a national STEM competition in the Netherlands for vocational students. The event aims to introduce young people to chemistry and life sciences through...
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PPG announces industrial coatings leadership changes
Juliane Hefel, currently vice president, specialty coatings and materials (SCM), has been appointed senior vice president of industrial coatings in addition to her strategic and operational leadership...