Date | Headlines | Category |
| 08-18-08 | Chrysler chooses AQUABASE Plus paint by PPG for national training center | Automotive Refinish |
| 08-18-08 | PPG introduces glass tints with second-surface energy-efficiency coatings – Development comes as company celebrates 125th anniversary | Performance Glazings |
| 08-08-08 | PPG presents ‘PPG Dream Car’ awards at Goodguys PPG Nationals | Automotive Refinish |
| 08-07-08 | PPG opens Wuhu plant for automotive coatings – New facility demonstrates commitment to Asia/Pacific region, partnership with Chery | Automotive Coatings |
| 07-30-08 | PPG announces North American marketing organization appointments | Automotive Refinish |
| 07-30-08 | PPG introduces continuing education program on liquid, powder coatings | Industrial Coatings |
| 07-29-08 | PPG automotive glass, services business to be named Pittsburgh Glass Works – New name capitalizes on heritage of business | Automotive OEM Glass |
| 07-28-08 | PPG introduces D8152 Performance + Glamour clearcoat | Automotive Refinish |
| 07-17-08 | PPG posts 42-percent sales gain, 12-percent adjusted earnings per share growth – Actions to focus portfolio, broaden global reach more than offset weak U.S. economy | Financial |
| 07-17-08 | PPG directors announce dividend – Debt repayment proceeding, company to resume share repurchases | Financial |
| 07-15-08 | PPG acquires coatings manufacturer Vanex, Inc. – Expands capabilities, technology in PPG TrueFinish industrial coatings business | Corporate |
| 07-15-08 | PPG supports SkillsUSA with $10,000 donation | Automotive Refinish |
| 07-14-08 | PPG announces winner of ‘Paint Your Ride’ contest | Automotive Refinish |
| 07-10-08 | PPG continues work on canal remediation project | Corporate |
| 07-08-08 | PPG to sell controlling interest in auto glass business to Kohlberg & Company – Divestiture reinforces PPG focus on coatings, specialty products | Financial |
| 07-07-08 | PPG to announce second quarter 2008 results July 17 | Financial |
| 06-30-08 | PPG publishes new guide specification for coil and extrusion coatings | Industrial Coatings |
| 06-30-08 | GTS President Mike Jones recognized by Auto Glass Magazine | Automotive Replacement Glass |
| 06-30-08 | PPG AutoGlass introduces replacement door glass insert business offering – Expanded product offering for auto glass customers | Automotive Replacement Glass |
| 06-23-08 | PPG expands partnership with Meiller | Industrial Coatings |
| 06-20-08 | PPG pledges $9,000 to Food Bank of Northern Nevada – Funding supports capital campaign to build permanent facility | Corporate |
| 06-20-08 | PPG donates $6,000 to Wichita Falls Area Food Bank – Funding supports expansion of Kids Cafe childhood hunger program | Corporate |
| 06-19-08 | PPG honors eight excellent suppliers | Corporate |
| 06-18-08 | Finalists named in PPG Hot Wheels® Spectraflame® Paint Your Ride Contest | Automotive Refinish |
| 06-17-08 | PPG donates $15,000 to 2008 River Sweep – Funding supports one of largest U.S. environmental projects of its kind | Corporate |
| 06-17-08 | PPG announces precipitated silica price increase | Silicas |
| 06-17-08 | PPG opens new training center in Northern California | Automotive Refinish |
| 06-16-08 | PPG web tool compares energy, environmental costs of architectural glazings | Performance Glazings |
| 06-13-08 | PPG Chairman Bunch reviews transformation of company – Stronger portfolio, broader geographic footprint enable PPG’s growth | Financial |
| 06-12-08 | PPG Architectural Coatings announces further pricing action | Architectural Coatings |
| 06-12-08 | Spartan Chassis honors PPG with 2008 SPARC Award | Automotive Refinish |
| 06-11-08 | PPG survey finds patrons’ habits affect water quality, safety at water parks – Results show patrons are concerned about recreational water illnesses | Chlor-Alkali and Derivatives |
| 06-11-08 | PPG trains OEMs on features, use of waterborne paint technology | Automotive Refinish |
| 06-06-08 | LaFontaine Automotive Group going ‘green’ with PPG waterborne refinish system | Automotive Refinish |
| 05-30-08 | New brochure promotes PPG architectural glass, coatings and paint | Corporate |
| 05-29-08 | PPG Launches CertifiedFirst Network Webinar Series | Automotive Refinish |
| 05-22-08 | PPG to build company's first coatings plant in Russia – New facility will serve automotive coatings, industrial coatings customers | Corporate |
| 05-20-08 | PPG names Wagner general manager, industrial coatings, Americas | Industrial Coatings |
| 05-19-08 | PPG Ferrari red finish worn by 2008 Ridler Award winner | Automotive Refinish |
| 05-17-08 | PPG launches paint-sale donation program to support China earthquake recovery | Corporate |
| 05-16-08 | PPG announces performance glazings price increase | Performance Glazings |
| 05-15-08 | PPG Industries supports China earthquake recovery | Corporate |
| 05-15-08 | PPG lends support to SkillsUSA conference | Automotive Refinish |
| 05-13-08 | PPG celebrates 125 years of growth, leadership and innovation | Corporate |
| 05-13-08 | PPG dedicates Reno architectural coatings production facility – Improves company’s ability to serve paint stores, dealers in western states | Architectural Coatings |
| 05-07-08 | PPG to present May 21 at Goldman Sachs Basic Material Conference 2008 | Corporate |
| 05-06-08 | PFG Fiber Glass starts third furnace in China | Fiber Glass |
| 05-02-08 | PPG sees conversion to waterborne gaining momentum across California, Canada | Automotive Refinish |
| 04-28-08 | 2008 PPG Automotive Refinish course offerings | Automotive Refinish |
| 04-28-08 | PPG Senior Vice President Sullivan to retire | Corporate |
| 04-28-08 | PPG names Pegg vice president, packaging coatings | Corporate |
| 04-28-08 | PPG announces executive assignments | Corporate |
| 04-22-08 | PPG 2008 Import Color Information Book released | Automotive Refinish |
| 04-21-08 | PPG wins 2008 Automotive News PACE Award | Automotive Coatings |
| 04-17-08 | PPG chairman notes accelerated transformation, record sales at annual meeting – SigmaKalon acquisition strengthens coatings portfolio, broadens geographic presence | Corporate |
| 04-17-08 | PPG Architectural Coatings to increase prices in face of rising raw material, energy costs | Architectural Coatings |
| 04-17-08 | PPG directors announce dividend | Financial |
| 04-17-08 | PPG’s first quarter sales increase 41 percent, setting all-time record – SigmaKalon acquisition, global presence bolster growth despite difficult U.S. economy | Financial |
| 04-16-08 | PPG MVP Business Development Training Series receives new accreditations | Automotive Refinish |
| 04-15-08 | PPG announces fiber glass price increases for Americas | Fiber Glass |
| 04-15-08 | PPG names Single Source, Inc., Platinum Distributor of the Year | Automotive Refinish |
| 04-15-08 | PPG marine coatings first to be approved under IMO performance standard | Protective and Marine Coatings |
| 04-11-08 | NXT Rx lenses with TRIVEX material provide superior sun protection – X-Cel Optical becomes first lens manufacturer to distribute product in United States | Optical Products |
| 04-11-08 | PPG Industries announces “Trivex. True To Life.” marketing materials | Optical Products |
| 04-10-08 | SAFE AND SOUND glass by PPG offers passengers more comfort, security – Automotive glass technology gives passengers peace of mind, increases fuel efficiency | Automotive OEM Glass |
| 04-10-08 | Architectural Window joins PPG certified applicator program | Industrial Coatings |
| 04-08-08 | PPG Industries updates financial details regarding SigmaKalon acquisition | Corporate |
| 04-08-08 | PPG Aerospace advanced-performance coatings improve durability of F-16 jets | Aerospace |
| 04-02-08 | PPG adds DITZLER BIG FLAKE pigments to VIBRANCE COLLECTION finishes | Automotive Refinish |
| 04-01-08 | PPG pledges $10,000 to Liberty Community Center – Funding supports campaign to improve center’s safety, appearance | Corporate |
| 03-31-08 | PPG announces 2008 show truck appearance schedule | Automotive Refinish |
| 03-28-08 | PPG earns 'Metal of Honor' award from Metal Roofing magazine | Industrial Coatings |
| 03-24-08 | Walker Glass and PPG form marketing alliance for acid-etched decorative glass | Performance Glazings |
| 03-24-08 | PPG volunteers for U.S. EPA Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program – Company will report on nanotechnology manufacturing | Corporate |
| 03-20-08 | Tecnoglass joins international PPG certified applicator program – Company becomes first international member of PPG program | Industrial Coatings |
| 03-19-08 | PPG to announce first quarter 2008 results April 17 | Financial |
| 03-19-08 | PPG develops glass-faced replacement windshield for Challenger 600 Series jets | Aerospace |
| 03-14-08 | PPG announces $1.55 billion debt offering – Proceeds to be used to repay SigmaKalon ‘bridge’ financing | Financial |
| 02-27-08 | SOLARBAN 70XL glass now available for laminated glass applications | Performance Glazings |
| 02-25-08 | PPG promotions reflect expanding commitment to coil and extrusion coatings | Industrial Coatings |
| 02-22-08 | PPG researchers honored with 2008 Carnegie Science Award | Performance Glazings |
| 02-21-08 | PPG Aerospace earns third Derco Aerospace Gold Standard Award – Award recognizes delivery performance for C-130 windshields and windows | Aerospace |
| 02-21-08 | PPG wins Chrysler LLC Supplier Pentastar Award for exterior systems | Automotive Coatings |
| 02-19-08 | PPG to begin $10.8 million remediation project in Lake Charles – Project continues facility work to stabilize, re-route canal | Corporate |
| 02-19-08 | PPG Aerospace window repair operation approved by China aviation authority | Aerospace |
| 02-18-08 | PPG donates $7,500 to Carnegie Museum of Art – Supports environmental products exhibit beginning Feb. 23 | Corporate |
| 02-12-08 | PPG donates $2,500 to Ohio Christian University – Funding supports new math enrichment program for fifth- through eighth-graders | Corporate |
| 02-12-08 | PPG donates $50,000 to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre – Underwriting supports ‘Forever Love’ featuring ‘glint,’ world premiere ballet | Corporate |
| 02-11-08 | PPG acquires NanoProducts Corporation – Company positioned to be world leader in nanotechnology | Corporate |
| 02-08-08 | PPG to present at Lehman Industrial Select Conference on Feb. 12 | Financial |
| 02-07-08 | Joe Pool comes alive at Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show | Chlor-Alkali and Derivatives |
| 02-01-08 | White paper compares economic, environmental benefits of tinted low-e glasses | Performance Glazings |
| 01-28-08 | PPG becomes Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry – Company takes action on climate change | Corporate |
| 01-22-08 | PPG wins two SSPC Structure Awards for protective and marine coatings – Coatings projects recognized for aesthetic, industrial merit | Architectural Coatings |
| 01-17-08 | PPG directors announce dividend | Financial |
| 01-17-08 | PPG presents awards to automotive glass design competition winners – Award-winning College for Creative Studies students receive scholarships | Automotive OEM Glass |
| 01-17-08 | PPG quarterly earnings per share up 30 percent on best volume growth in 3 years – Strong financial results underscore milestone year in company’s transformation | Financial |
| 01-15-08 | PPG launches ‘green’ ZIRCOBOND pretreatment | Automotive Coatings |
| 01-13-08 | PPG to distribute new wastewater treatment technology to automotive OEMs | Automotive Coatings |
| 01-13-08 | PPG provides SUNGATE infrared-reflective glass roof for Ford Mustang – Ford becomes first manufacturer to feature fuel-saving PPG technology | Automotive OEM Glass |
| 01-09-08 | PPG Sinoma Jinjing Fiber Glass to add third furnace – PPG approves plan to grow capacity of joint venture in Zibo, China | Fiber Glass |
| 01-07-08 | PPG names Giga vice president, strategic planning and treasurer – Edvardsson promoted to assistant treasurer | Corporate |
| 01-04-08 | PPG donates coatings for QantasLink’s breast cancer awareness campaign – Special pink coatings created for QantasLink’s Bombardier Q400 ‘Pink Lady’ | Aerospace |
| 01-04-08 | PPG Coil & Extrusion Coatings names director of market development | Industrial Coatings |
| 01-04-08 | PPG to announce fourth quarter 2007 results Jan. 17 | Financial |
| 01-03-08 | Archinaco rejoins PPG as President, CEO, Auto Glass and Services – Former PPG executive with significant glass experience focused on strategic alternatives | Corporate |
| 01-02-08 | PPG names De Leener as senior vice president, architectural coatings, EMEA – Former SigmaKalon chief executive officer to lead new segment | Corporate |
| 01-02-08 | PPG completes acquisition of SigmaKalon Group – Accelerates its transformation to focus on coatings, specialty products | Corporate |