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After months of planning, work is ready to begin next week on the installation of the new curtain wall at Indiana Square.
PPG Industries Foundation has pledged $15,000 to the Pickaway Progress Partnership (P3) to fund the “Progress to the Power of 3” campaign designed to engage in economic development activities for Pickaway County.
PPG Industries has donated $5,000 to the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation to fund participation by underserved, highly motivated Cleveland-area high school students in an early college technology education program.
Reuters reported that PPG Industries Research expects to announce the planned sale or a partnership link-up of its fine chemicals and glass businesses by the end of the summer, CEO Charles Bunch said on Friday.
Charles E. Bunch, chairman and chief executive officer of PPG Industries, described for investment analysts here today the company’s progress toward achieving its vision of continuing to be the leading coatings and specialty products and services…
Burj Dubai, on course to becoming the world's tallest tower, is taking its final shimmering form as installation of curtain wall glass panels commenced on Level 19 of the super-structure developed by Emaar Properties.
Sumir R. Pandit of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School has won a PPG Industries Foundation Community Merit Scholarship award.
PPG Industries has partnered with the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to bring the works of glass artist Dale Chihuly to Pittsburgh.
Saturday, May 12, the Street Rodder/PPG Total Performance Road Tour gets off to a spectacular start in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Finacity Corporation announced that it successfully facilitated the upsize and extension of a trade receivables securitization transaction for Vitro America, Vitro's US-based subsidiary, on April 16, 2007.
Vehicle glazing has evolved from its original task of keeping bugs out of our teeth to the multi-functionality of Enhanced Technology Glass(ETG).
No other material is associated more closely with modern architecture than glass. In combination with new technologies, this versatile material offers a broad range of possibilities ranging from lighting to construction using solar technology.
A new mixed-use development is primed to add glitz and a pair of 44-story high-rises to a city on the rebound.
Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, announced 1Q'07 unaudited results.Year over year consolidated sales increased 6.0 percent and EBITDA rose 30.0 percent.
The race among the world's cities to build the ultimate record-busting, flat-out tallest skyscraper on the planet is fast and furious.
PPG Industries is inviting architects and glazing contractors to participate in the “Duranar Coatings Hall of Architecture Contest” as part of its 40th anniversary celebration of Duranar coatings.
PPG Industries has appointed Robert Krystyniak as manager, strategic alliances, for the company’s Construction Market Team.
PPG Industries Inc. is actively seeking buyers or joint venture partners for its underperforming glass and chemicals businesses and will downsize those units if they aren't sold, company Chairman Charles Bunch said.
PPG Industries Inc. wants to sell off the business that started it all: a glass plant in East Deer Township that opened in 1883.
Houston-based Champion Coatings manufactures high-performance coatings for the rail, marine and overland industries, with a staff of 35.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today reported record sales for the first quarter – or any quarter in the company’s history – of $2.9 billion, surpassing first quarter 2006 record sales by 11 percent.
A daring piece of architecture for The Loop, Aqua comes off more as a massive sculpture than as a condominium block in the crowded heart of the city.
City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravehstahl held a press conference this morning to herald Pittsburgh’s leadership in the nation’s burgeoning “green” building movement.
Vitro S.A.B. de C.V.   producer and distributor of glass products, today pre-released its 1Q’07  results.
PPG Industries will release its first quarter 2007 earnings before the New York Stock Exchange opens Thursday, April 19.