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Directors of PPG Industries have elected Hugh Grant a member of the company's board, effective. He is chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Monsanto Company, a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and…
On 15th July, 2005, Pilkington announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the US assets of Autostock Distribution, with an asset value of around $US 18 million.
At the British Insurance Car Security Awards (BICSA), car manufacturers are being recognised for their efforts in helping to win the fight against vehicle crime.
MONEYWEB: David Shapiro, you will remember the PG Group, the glass manufacturer. DAVID SHAPIRO: I did all my auditing there – three years of articles.
Glass and chemicals copmany PPG Industries Inc. (PPG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to issue a eurobond after a European roadshow, the banks managing the sale said on Wednesday.
Joseph Stas, with more than 25 years of experience at PPG Industries has been named the company's vice president, automotive original-equipment-manufacturer glass, effective July 1.
Fenton Art Glass, the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States, will mark its centennial anniversary May 4, 2005, 100 years to the day since the company opened for business.
The next chairman of PPG Industries Inc. expects the $9 billion company to grow by acquiring primarily coating and optical products businesses and expanding in regions such as Asia and Eastern Europe that are primed for industrial growth.
PPG Industries recently outlined a number of expansions to its glass fibre production in response to growing demand in the US and Asia.
At the opening of the China Glass exhibition, Solutia Inc., a company involved in the production and sale of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers, today announced it has begun the design and engineering of a new Saflex PVB interlayer plant in China.
The United States' Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled against PPG Industries in a breach-of-warranty case brought against it by Marvin Windows and Doors.
Huntsman Polyurethanes, global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of high-performance thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resins, today announces a major strengthening of its commitment to the expanding global glass laminating…
A Minnesota-based glass manufacturer is considering the Wilkes-Barre area for the location of a new plant, its chief executive confirmed Thursday.
Sales improved across the three major business units at PPG Industries Inc., but an 8 percent gain in its coatings business was the major driver behind a 6 percent gain in second-quarter revenue, the company said Thursday.
PPG Industries reported fourth quarter net income of $122 million, or 71 cents a share, including an aftertax charge of $8 million, or 5 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the current value of the company's obligation under the…
Tomorrow's automotive designers see hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles as not only environmentally friendly but also friendly to innovative glass applications, giving them the freedom to create vehicles with gondola-like glass tops,…
Illinois businesses are not happy. They say new tax legislation hit hard. PPG Industries in Mt. Zion is one of those businesses.
Sales increased 10% for the first quarter 2003 to $2.07 billion, compared to $1.88 billion for the first quarter of 2002.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG - News) has presented its Excellent Supplier Award to seven suppliers for their superior performance in 2002.
Directors of PPG Industries have elected Robert Ripp a member of the company's board, effective March 1. He is chairman of Lightpath Technologies, a manufacturer of optical lens and module assemblies for the telecommunications sector.
PPG Industries has renamed its light industrial coatings initiative "PPG TrueFinish industrial coatings," and realigned and refocused it to better serve customers.
Providing cleaner views and tremendous homeowner convenience, Patio Enclosures, Inc., America's largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms, is now offering SunClean self-cleaning glass by PPG Industries.
Directors of PPG Industries have elected Robert Ripp a member of the company's board, effective March 1. He is chairman of Lightpath Technologies, a manufacturer of optical lens and module assemblies for the telecommunications sector.
Performance in 2002 Compared with 2001 Overall Performance The sales decreased 1% to $8.1 billion from $8.2 billion in 2001.
RS Cogen LLC, a cogeneration power plant that is a joint venture of PPG Industries and Entergy Corp., has begun commercial operations here.