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PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it had completed the acquisition of SigmaKalon Group, a worldwide coatings producer based in Uithoorn, Netherlands, from global private investment firm Bain Capital.
PPG Industries Inc. on Thursday said the private equity firm that agreed to buy its automotive glass businesses wants out of the $500 million deal.
PPG Industries was notified that affiliates of Platinum Equity, Beverly Hills, Calif., intend to terminate, after December 31, 2007, their contract under which they agreed to purchase PPG's automotive original equipment manufacture (OEM) glass…
PPG Industries Inc. hopes to expand further in Asia in the coming years by acquiring small and midsize paint and industrial-coating manufacturers, the company's top executive said Thursday.
As part of its continued commitment to sustainable practices, PPG Industries announced it has set a goal to reduce its total energy intensity by 25 percent from 2006 to 2016 and its total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10 percent from…
In November 2005, PPG Performance Glazings introduced Solarban 70XL glass, a transparent, coated solar control, low-emmissivity (low-e) architectural glass with superior solar control characteristics.
PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business announced that United States Aluminum of Waxahachie, Texas, has been accredited to participate in the PPG CAP Certified Applicator Program.
Research Frontiers Inc. has sold a new license to AGC Flat Glass Europe SA to offer architectural smart windows using Research Frontiers’ patented SPD-Smart™ light-control film.
The strong growth in the glass manufacturing industry throughout the Middle East and North Africa markets was clearly shown by the announcement of born new glass factories that are planned to be in operation in the near future, by 2009 to cover the…
Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR), the developer and licensor of SPD-Smart™ light-control technology, has appointed two new members to its expanded Board of Directors.
PPG Industries has published a new edge-color guide for Starphire glass that highlights the unique blue edge appearance of Starphire ultra-clear glass, the industry's clearest and most transparent commercial glass.
V-Kool, Inc., North American distributor of heat-blocking, energy-saving applied window film for commercial and residential applications, announced a referral reward program that will pay recent customers 5% of the installed price of actual sales…
PPG Industries industrial coatings business announced that United States Aluminum of Waxahachie, Texas, has been accredited to participate in the PPG Certified Applicator Program (PPG/CAP).
PPG Industries announced that its proposed acquisition of SigmaKalon Group from global private investment firm Bain Capital has been approved by European Union regulators.
PPG Industries' restructuring has been driving "solid organic growth" and "financial success" this year, Chief Executive Officer Charles Bunch told investment analysts yesterday.
Charles E. Bunch, chairman and chief executive officer of PPG Industries, described for investment analysts actions the company has taken to accelerate its shift to a business portfolio centered on coatings and specialty products.
Fitch Ratings affirmed Compagnie de Saint-Gobain's long-term issuer default and senior unsecured ratings at 'A-' and short-term IDR at 'F2' following the announcement that the French glassmaker was fined 133.9 mln eur by the…
PPG Industries has introduced a new highperformance glass combining the industry-leading solar control performance of Solarban 80 low-emissivity (low-E) glass with the company's new blue-green Optiblue glass.
PPG Industries has announced that, effective Dec. 1, the following individuals have been named vice presidents. Thomas S.
PPG Industries has joined ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) aimed at helping to save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and…
As part of an exhibition titled Design Life Now: National Design Triennial, the general public can get an advance look at the innovative electronically dimmable passenger cabin window shades developed for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner by Gentex…
Homeowners who want more energy-efficient windows can discover the advantages of Sungate 500 low-emissivity (low-E) glass with a new brochure from PPG Industries residential glass.
As chief executive of PPG Industries Inc. -- a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, industrial coatings, paint and glass -- Charles E.
American Glass Products (AGP) is pleased to announce that it will unveil its AGP Vario Plus-Sky SPD-SmartGlass™ as well as its AGP Vario Plus-Polar glass at the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this week.
At the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007, Hino Motors, Ltd., a subsidary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is featuring a new concept motorcoach with windows using Research Frontiers' patented SPD-Smart light-control technology.