PPG (NYSE:PPG) today reported third quarter 2019 net sales of approximately $3.8 billion, comparable with the prior year. Net sales in constant currencies were about 2% higher versus the previous year, driven by higher selling prices of 2.6%, and acquisition-related sales, net of divestitures, of more than 2%. Aggregate sales volumes were down nearly 3% versus the prior year. Unfavorable foreign currency translation impacted net sales by approximately 2%, or about $80 million.
According to the company, net sales of automotive refinish coatings, excluding the impact of currency and acquisitions, increased by a low-single-digit percentage aided by improved selling prices,
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