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PPG partners with SARO/Siccardi to strengthen powder coatings market in Italy

PPG has entered into a strategic partnership with SARO/Siccardi, Italy's leading distributor of powder coatings. The collaboration aims to expand PPG’s reach in the Italian market and enhance customer...

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PPG to sell U.S. and Canada architectural coatings business, announces cost reduction program

PPG, a global provider in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada at a...

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PPG makes changes to executive leadership

PPG announced that Kevin Braun, currently senior vice president, industrial coatings segment, became senior vice president, operations, effective October 1, 2024.

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PPG to sell silicas products business to Qemetica

US paints and coatingsmaker PPG has agreed to sell its silicas products business for about $310 million to Warsaw, Poland-based Qemetica, a manufacturer of soda ash, silicates and other specialty chemicals....

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PPG expands Malaysian plant operations to include non-stick and low friction coatings manufacturing

PPG announced that it has expanded operations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia to include the production of non-stick coatings for kitchenware, industrial bakeware and low friction applications.

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PPG completes expansion of industrial coatings plant in Vietnam

PPG announced the completion of upgrades that have expanded the capacity of its Yen Phong industrial coatings plant in Bắc Ninh province, Vietnam. The change include a new production line dedicated to...

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PPG launches portfolio of energy-curable coatings for coiled metal

PPG announced the launch of electron-beam (EB) and ultraviolet (UV) curable backers, primers, basecoats and clearcoats that should bring the energy efficiency and high speed of energy curing to metal coil...

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Alisha Bellezza (PPG): “The automotive industry is undergoing an enormous change”

PPG Industries has announced plans to build a new production facility for automotive coatings in North America. The coatings manufacturer is investing USD 300 million in the project. Alisha Bellezza, Senior...

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PPG Names Pascal Tisseyre VP, Government Affairs, EMEA

PPG announced the appointment of Pascal Tisseyre as vice president, government affairs, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective immediately.

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PPG appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer

PPG announced the appointment of Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO).

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PPG appointed two executive roles for its industrial and automotive coatings divisions

Irene Tasi and Alisha Bellezza will enhance PPG's position in the industrial and automotive coatings markets.

PPG announced its new vice president-elect, global sustainability, effective immediately Peter Votruba-Drzal.
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PPG appoints new vice president-elect

PPG announced its new vice president-elect, global sustainability, effective immediately Peter Votruba-Drzal.

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PPG opens “Aerospace Application Support Center” in France

PPG has announced the opening of a EUR 15,8 million "Aerospace Application Support Center" (ASC) in Toulouse, France.

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Former Russian factories of PPG, Hempel and Jotun now united

According to a "Coatings World" report, the Lithum Group, the former Russian branch of Norwegian paint maker Jotun, has become the largest coating manufacturer in Russia after taking over the business...