Date: 27 June 2011
Raw material costs have risen dramatically during the first two quarters of 2011, and they are continuing to trend upward,” said Richard Zoulek, PPG general manager, industrial coatings, U.S. and Canada. “While PPG has implemented aggressive cost-control measures throughout its operations, these efforts have not sufficiently offset surging raw material costs, thus necessitating this price increase.”
Sales representatives will communicate price increase details to their customers for all products affected.
PPG Industries’ vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company. Founded in 1883, the company serves customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, PPG operates in more than 60 countries around the globe. Sales in 2010 were $13.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG).
For more information, visit www.ppg.com.
Contact: Sharon Bird PPG Industrial Coatings 724-274-3845 sbird@ppg.com www.ppgindustrialcoatings.com
Investors: Vince Morales PPG Investor Relations 412-434-3740 vmorales@ppg.com
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