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Interview: “Investing heavily in our capabilities in Europe”

PPG has been expanding its activities worldwide, including a recent series of investments in Europe. Roald Johannsen, PPG vice president, automotive OEM coatings, Europe, Middle East and Africa, explains...

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PPG divests business activities in Africa to Océinde

PPG has agreed to divest certain business activities in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon and Algeria to Océinde, an industrial group based in Réunion, France.

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PPG completes acquisition of Arsonsisis powder coatings manufacturing business

PPG has completed its acquisition of the powder coatings manufacturing business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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PPG opens powder coatings center in Milan

PPG has opened its new "European Central Powder Coatings Research and Development" Center in Milan, Italy.

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PPG to acquire powder coatings manufacturing business of Arsonsisi

PPG has entered into an agreement to acquire the powder coatings business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy.

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PPG expands automotive OEM coatings production in Germany

PPG has announced that it will invest more than USD 10 million (EUR 9 million) to expand production of automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings at its site in Weingarten, Germany.

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PPG invests in powder coatings production expansion in Brazil

PPG has announced the investment of USD 2.7 million (EUR 2.4 million) to expand its powder coatings manufacturing capabilities at its facility in Sumaré, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.

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PPG appoints Tim Knavish Chief Operating Officer

 PPG has announced the appointment of Tim Knavish, executive vice president, as chief operating officer, effective March 1, 2022.

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PPG launches expanded automotive OEM clearcoat production

PPG has announced the start-up of an expanded automotive OEM clearcoat production at its facility in Erlenbach, Germany.

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PPG inaugurates expanded “Packaging Coatings Innovation Centre

PPG has inaugurated its "Packaging Coatings Innovation Centre, Europe" in Bodelshausen, Germany. The site’s newly expanded analytical and research and development (R&D) capabilities are intended...

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PPG appoints Vincent Robin as Vice President, Global Automotive Coatings

 PPG has announced the appointment of Vincent Robin to vice president, global automotive coatings, effective November 1.

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PPG to expand coatings manufacturing capacity for packaging applications

PPG has announced an expansion of its coatings manufacturing capacity in Europe for packaging applications. The investments at sites in The Netherlands and Poland are intended to support growing customer...

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PPG completes acquisition of Wörwag

PPG has completed its acquisition of Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications.

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PPG: Driving growth

After having already announced several deals at the turn of the year, PPG has recently acquired the Germany-based company Cetelon Lackfabrik, a manufacturer of coatings for automotive and light truck wheel...