PPG Industries
↗Pittsburgh, USA
PPG Industries is a global leader in the paints, coatings, and specialty materials industry. Founded in 1883, the company operates in more than 70 countries and serves a diverse range of end-markets including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and packaging. PPG is the world's second-largest coatings company by revenue, known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and high-performance material science.
In the life sciences sector, PPG provides critical technologies for medical device protection (RFI/EMI shielding), antimicrobial surface coatings for healthcare environments, and highly specialized pharmaceutical packaging solutions. The company is currently undergoing a portfolio transformation, divesting its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to focus on higher-margin performance and industrial segments.
CLASSIFICATION
SIZE & FINANCIALS
Employees:10000+
Revenue:$15.8B
Founded:1883
Ownership:public
Status:operating
FUNDING
Stage:Post-IPO
Investors:Vanguard Group, BlackRock, State Street Corporation
STOCK
Exchange:NYSE
Ticker:PPG
Market Cap:$30.2B
PIPELINE
Stage:Commercial
Lead Drug Stage:Commercial (Materials Science)
Modalities:Antimicrobial Coatings, EMI/RFI Shielding, BPA-free Packaging
Active Trials:0
Trial Phases:-
FDA Approvals:0
EMA Approvals:0
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Subsidiaries:PPG Industries Italia S.r.l., Comex, Sigma Coatings, Glidden
Key Partnerships:FIRE-OFF (Packaging recycling), Lawrence Technological University (Laser-curing tech), Xiaomi EV (Automotive coatings)
COMPETITION
Position:Leader
Competitors:Sherwin-Williams, AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems, BASF
LEADERSHIP
Key Executives:
Tim Knavish - Chairman and CEO
Vince Morales - SVP and CFO (Retiring 2025)
Scientific Founders:John B. Ford, John Pitcairn Jr.
Board Members:Timothy M. Knavish, Stephen F. Angel, Todd M. Schneider, Dessi Temperley
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