PPG Pittsburgh Paints
A trusted brand…
PPG Pittsburgh® Paints is a nationally recognized brand trusted by painting contractors, building owners, architects, designers, and homeowners for over 100 years.
• The brand's time-honored legacy has been passed on by generations of pro painters since 1900
• A relentless focus on product development makes PPG Pittsburgh® Paints the choice for discerning pros and homeowners today
• PPG Pittsburgh® Paints ranks #2 nationally in consumer awareness among dealer-distributed brands (Decision Analyst, Feb. 2004)
• PPG Pittsburgh® Paints are sold through an independent dealer network consisting of 2,500 locations nation-wide and at over 250 PPG company-owned stores
• With the broadest product line-up in the industry, PPG Pittsburgh® Paints meets the needs of all segments at all quality and price points:
◦ Residential
◦ Commercial
◦ Industrial
◦ Do-it-yourself
…from a global coatings leader
As part of PPG Industries, PPG Pittsburgh® Paints benefits from the technological resources of a $10 billion company with 33,000 employees and 120 manufacturing facilities in 23 countries around the world. Founded in 1883, PPG's global headquarters is based in Pittsburgh, PA.
PPG at a Glance
• PPG is one of less than a handful of publicly traded companies to pay shareholder dividends continuously since 1899
• Because of its economic, environmental and social contributions, PPG is also a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. There are 312 members representing 62 industries in 26 countries worldwide
• PPG was rated "The Most Admired Chemical Company" by Fortune Magazine in April 2004
PPG's Commitment to R&D
• PPG invests hundreds of millions of dollars year in developing new and improved products and processes as well as adapting current technologies to new markets
• With R&D centers around the globe, PPG is broadly recognized as a technological leader
• PPG has received an R&D award 7 times in the past 7 years
◦ Presented annually by R&D Magazine for most significant technology-related new products and processes
• 39% of the company's sales are from products that are 5 or fewer years old