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Awards based on design excellence, performance data, environmental stewardship     The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) honored the top 10 “green” building projects for 2013 at the AIA National Convention…
As the trend for greener buildings is growing, the need to design building facades aimed at preventing bird collisions is increasing.     Numerous studies have been made relating to bird collisions in cities around the world.
PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) today announced several executive appointments that are effective Aug. 1.         Frank S.
PPG Industries chairman and CEO Charles E. Bunch has been tabbed as the recipient of The ICIS Kavaler Award in recognition of outstanding achievement, according to a PPG release.
Search, construct, view, compare architectural glasses in range of building settingsPPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has launched PPG Glass eVIEW, a multifunctional suite of Web-based tools that enables architects, glazing contractors, glass fabricators…
Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square houses local Google offices -- Historic Bakery Square, formerly home to a Nabisco bakery in Pittsburgh, earned Platinum certification under the LEED® for Core and Shell Rating System, due in part to extensive use of…
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced today that IDG’s Computerworld has named the company among the 100 “Best Places to Work in IT” for 2013.
Although many projects have been geared towards interior applications, Walker Textures™ acid-etched glass is readily suited for exterior applications as well!       The versatile semi-translucent substrate is ideal for reducing glare, diffusing…
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued a revised opinion and final order confirming the current Pittsburgh Corning plan of reorganization.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has updated the STARPHIRE(R) Glass Edge Color Guide, which highlights the unique jewel-like blue edge appearance of Starphire ultra-clear glass in varying lengths.   Traditional clear glass displays a light green cast that…
Powered by Alice®, Glass Fabricator and Designer GGI will be showcasing True Color Fades, one of the hottest trends in interior glass wall design, at this year’s NeoCon 2013 trade exhibition in Chicago, IL.
The PPG Industries Foundation donated $50,000 to the Math & Science Collaborative (MSC), a program operated by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit that helps K-12 educators gain a better understanding of how mathematical and scientific practices are…
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued an opinion and interim order confirming the current Pittsburgh Corning plan of reorganization.
The Cheswick, Pa.-based reinforcements supplier's 50 percent share in the Shelby, N.C.-based joint venture, a glass fiber weaving operation that serves the wind energy industry, goes to Hexagon Devold (Langevåg, Norway).
33-year pro to help window makers, consumers meet stricter energy-saving mandates - PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has named Bradley P.
New glass catalog, online education center, eView tool to be highlighted -  PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) will introduce SOLARBAN(R) 67 solar control, low-emissivity (low-e) glass and two online glass education and specification tools at the 2013…
At PPG Industries' research center in Harmar - a place where floor-to-ceiling glass windows and skylights allow natural light to flood the lobby, corridors and employee cafeteria - researchers are working to develop materials for use in new…
Company announces 2020 sustainability goals - PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of the company’s new sustainability vision, values and goals issued in the 2012 PPG Corporate Sustainability Report.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today conducted its annual meeting of shareholders in Pittsburgh, where Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles E.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) reported on April 18, 2013 first quarter 2013 net sales from continuing operations of $3.3 billion, equal with the prior year.
With today’s announcement regarding PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) acquisition of the North American architectural coatings business of AkzoNobel, Scott B.
Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Lamberts channel glass in North America, welcomes Olson Architectural Products, Inc. (OAP) as its newest Sales Representative.
Virtually imperceptible coating transmits, reflects true ambient color, light - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has introduced SOLARBAN(R) 67 glass, a solar control, low-emissivity glass with a soft, imperceptible neutral coating that gives buildings an…
Moderately reflective, emerald green glass offers spectral selectivity in any climate zone - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has introduced VISTACOOL(R) ATLANTICA(R) glass, a moderately reflective glass that combines high visible light transmittance (VLT…