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PPG IdeaScapes > IdeaScapes Newsroom

IdeaScapes Newsroom

PPG IdeaScapes News and Events

PPG is a pioneer and innovative leader in the architectural glass and performance
glazings, high performance metal coatings and paints industries around the world.
Please review the links below for the latest news and information about PPG
IdeaScapes’ products, innovations, programs, conferences and events.

Recent IdeaScapes News
Architectural Glass
DateHeadlines
11-06-09PPG to exhibit expanded residential low-e glass portfolio at 2010 builders’ show
10-08-09New PPG sample kit features blue-tinted, low-emissivity glasses
10-08-09PPG introduces sample kits for new blue tints – PACIFICA and SOLARBLUE glasses available uncoated, with reflective coatings
07-30-09PPG introduces SOLARBLUE and PACIFICA glasses for immediate delivery – New blue tints create numerous energy-efficient color options
07-22-09PPG architectural glass wins national marketing award – Sustainability campaign earns 2009 Pro-Comm Award
07-13-09PPG glass used in four of AIA’s top ten ‘green’ building projects
06-11-09Seeton named director of sales, PPG Performance Glazings – Davis appointed sales manager
06-11-09Fanelli retires from PPG – 30-year veteran of glass industry
06-11-09PPG introduces two glasses for residential windows – Products help achieve ‘30/30,’ Canadian ENERGY STAR criteria for residential windows
06-03-09PPG introduces three AIA-approved continuing education courses
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Metal Coatings
DateHeadlines
11-09-09PPG wins R&D 100 Award – DURANAR powder coatings among most technologically significant products for 2009
11-03-09PPG unveils certified metal panel program (PPG/CMPP) – PPG-certified products now available for every surface of building envelope
10-06-09PPG debuts industrial coatings Web site
09-09-09PPG issues warranty for DURANAR coatings used with photovoltaic systems – Warranty for coatings used with BIPV systems on metal roofs with approved substrates
08-31-09PPG has Snap-on seeing more than red
08-24-09PPG coatings make being ‘green’ easier, more colorful for Electrolux
08-18-09PPG introduces single-source vacuum metalized coating system for consumer products – VIVATI VM coatings deliver new aesthetics, increase production yields, speed product launches
08-06-09PPG launches CRRC, ENERGY STAR color registration initiative – Program enables metal roof manufacturers to accelerate tax credit eligibility
06-18-09PPG earns recognition as John Deere 'Partner-level’ supplier
06-01-09PPG publishes two new color cards for metal coatings
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Paints
DateHeadlines
05-07-09PPG introduces Nanometric Painting System (NPS) at Seigneurie Products Conference – PPG Seigneurie illustrates fusion between technology, art for building
06-12-08PPG Architectural Coatings announces further pricing action
05-17-08PPG launches paint-sale donation program to support China earthquake recovery
05-13-08PPG dedicates Reno architectural coatings production facility – Improves company’s ability to serve paint stores, dealers in western states
04-17-08PPG Architectural Coatings to increase prices in face of rising raw material, energy costs
10-25-07PITTSBURGH Paints offers new ways for consumers to go 'green' in 2008 – New color trends express heightened global eco-consciousness
09-20-07PITTSBURGH Paints helps Fallingwater capture Frank Lloyd Wright’s original vision – Historic home’s new paint colors match original colors selected in 1936
05-31-07NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver Paul Menard visits PPG plant in Dover, Del.



PPG Green

11-05-09
New white paper helps architects specify PPG ‘green’ building products – Document details product, environmental claims for PPG paint, glass, coatings

10-27-09
Carbon Disclosure Project again recognizes PPG as industry leader

05-18-09
Architect survey highlights ‘green’ product attributes, overseas growth markets

04-17-09
PPG issues first corporate sustainability report

04-06-09
PPG recognized as fulfilling corporate social responsibility

12-18-08
PPG publishes new sustainable building products brochure

11-03-08
High-performance classroom of future built with PPG glass, coatings, paint

10-20-08
PPG recognized as leader by Carbon Disclosure Project

09-04-08
PPG glass, paint featured in eight of year’s top ten green building projects – AIA COTE Award winners for 2008 use SOLARBAN glass, PITTSBURGH Paints

01-28-08
PPG becomes founding reporter of the climate registry

05-10-07
Solarban 70XL wins Pennsylvania Environmental Council Award

04-16-07
A greener Pittsburgh: Mayor Ravenstahl cites industry leadership of PPG, other local companies and organizations

03-14-07 
Solarban 70XL wins Shades of Green Award

Upcoming IdeaScapes Events
05-07-08
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