New facility as part of $300 million investment in advanced manufacturing in North America. PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced it will invest $300 million in advanced manufacturing in North America to support increased demand for paints and coatings in the automotive industry. These investments will commence in 2024 and span a four-year period. As part […]
PPG Reports First Quarter Sales of $4.3 Billion
Refinish sales flat compared to strong quarter in the previous year. PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported net sales of $4.311 billion for the for the first quarter 2024, down 2% from $4.380 billion in the first quarter last year. Net income was $400 million, up 52% from 264 million in the first quarter last year. According to […]
Lyndee Brassieur Appointed Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety at PPG
PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced that Lyndee Brassieur, currently global director, industrial segment operations, specialty coatings and materials (SCM), has been named vice president, environment, health and safety (EHS), effective April 1, 2024. She will report to Ram Vadlamannati, senior vice president, operations. Brassieur succeeds Mark Cancilla, who retired from PPG, effective March 1, 2024. In […]
Tasco Auto Color Named 2023 PPG Platinum Distributor of The Year
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has recognized Tasco Auto Color of Houston, Texas as its Automotive Refinish 2023 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The award recognizes distributors with exceptional service, loyalty, product knowledge and support as part of the PPG Platinum Distributor program. It is the third time Tasco Auto Color has received […]
Ford Adds PPG Matte Clear Film Option on 2024 Mustang
Mustang customers, as of yesterday, have an all-new way to personalize their ride with the car’s first-ever factory Matte Clear Film, giving Mustang a stylish satin-like finish while also protecting the car’s paint. The 2024 Mustang Matte Clear Film is a product of PPG. It’s designed to withstand harsh detergents used at hand or touchless […]
PPG Launches AdjustRite Repair Management Tool for Commercial Body Shops
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG AdjustRite Repair Management tool, the latest feature of the PPG AdjustRite commercial estimating system, which provides enhanced productivity for commercial vehicle repairs. The mobile-friendly PPG AdjustRite Repair Management platform offers technicians a time clock system and automated tracking of work hours per repair order. Shop […]
PPG Reports Record Net Sales for Both the Fourth Quarter and Full Year
Reports record fourth quarter net sales in the aerospace, automotive refinish and automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings. PPG (NYSE: PPG) today reported record fourth quarter net sales of $4.4 billion, up 4% year over year (YOY), including organic sales growth of 1%. For the full year, the company reported record sales of $18.2 billion; […]
PPG Donates Digital Mixing System to Refinish School in Germany
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has donated a MoonWalk digital mixing system as well as other tools, technical support and training to the Meisterschule für Fahrzeuglackierer (Master School for Vehicle Painters) at the Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts) Regensburg, a school for master students in the automotive painting trade. “This donation marks a milestone in […]
PPG Brings MoonWalk Automated Paint Mixing System to Mexico
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the launch of its revolutionary PPG MoonWalk automated paint mixing system in Mexico. The system offers significant benefits for car refinishing, improving quality and efficiency, saving time and labor costs and reducing material waste. “Historically, the color mixing process in vehicle refinishing has been laborious and detailed, requiring precision and time,” said […]
PPG to Support Refinish Education in France to Address Skills Shortage
PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced a partnership with France’s National School of Automotive Professions and Mobility (GARAC) that aims to help address the skills shortage in the automotive refinish sector. PPG will provide training expertise and digital tools including its PPG MOONWALK automated paint mixing system. “The shortage of skilled personnel, particularly among the younger generations, […]