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Deutsche Bank upgrades PPG Industries from Hold to Buy and raises their price target to $80. The firm said, "Options on a divestiture of chlor-alkali are more possible today, having been accelerated by PPG's desire to be in a position to…
2006 was a year notable for continued improvements in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) in PPG, some of which are visible in our EHS performance metrics.
A year-long celebration of Pittsburgh's glass industry -- past, present and future -- aims to attract 400,000 visitors and local residents, and generate up to $20 million for the regional economy, officials said Monday.
It was called the Iron City and then the Steel City, but for a century Pittsburgh and the rest of western Pennsylvania were famed for another material known more for beauty than strength: glass.
Msn reportedt that America Sec reiterates Buy. Target $70 to $76. Banc of America raises their PPG tgt to $76 from $70 to reflect new reporting segments.
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Michael L. Rupert, director, performance glazings technical services and product development, PPG Industries, has won the Shades of Green Leadership Award from the Green Building Alliance in Pittsburgh.
Martin Auto Color of Van Nuys, Calif., was presented the PPG Platinum Distributor of the Year Award at a banquet held during the annual PPG Platinum Distributor Conference, Feb. 16 through 18 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando,…
PPG Industries Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Charles E. Bunch received compensation of about $7.9 million in 2006, according to the coatings, glass and chemical products maker's proxy statement filed Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange…
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, announced the appointment of Don Crouse as Vice President of ABRA-Tennessee.
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PPG Industries is committing additional resources to its performance sunwear, thin films and materials business and is engaging Dan Klamut, an industry veteran in the ophthalmic lens and sunlens industry, to help with business development and…
As expected, Belron S.A., the  world's largest vehicle glass repair and replacement company, has completed  its acquisition of Safelite Group Inc., according to Dan Wilson, president  and chief executive officer of the new joint organization,…
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Glass America a national automobile glass replacement and repair company, has just launched their completely redesigned, interactive website.
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"We are one of the leading suppliers for European automotive brands such as Mercedes, Volvo, New Holland," said Mehmet Zenginer, chairman of Olimpia, producer company of window panes for cars.
Reuters reported that Imperial Chemical Industries PLC said its unit ICI India Ltd has agreed to sell its advanced refinish business, 2K, to PPG Industries Inc for 6 mln stg, subject to completion adjustments.
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has ordered a national glass company to stop offering rebates to consumers who have their damaged vehicle windshields replaced by the company because the rebates violate state insurance laws.
PPG Industries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICI India Ltd., Mumbai, India, to facilitate the acquisition of ICI’s premium automotive refinish business.
PPG Industries Inc. (PPG), a Pittsburgh-based chemical, glass and resin maker, said Friday Chairman and Chief Executive Charles E.
The joint venture company, to be known as PPG-Devold LLC, will manufacture stitched fabrics primarily for the North American wind energy market.
Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Automotive Glass Replacement Shops: State Market Index” to their offering.
PPG Industries and Devold AMT AS signed an agreement here forming a 50-50 joint venture to manufacture glass-fiber reinforcement fabrics used in turbine blades for the North American wind energy market.