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Governor Tom Corbett announced today that PPG Industries, Inc., will establish its North American architectural coatings headquarters in Butler County and expand the company’s existing technology center in Allegheny County, adding more than 300 new…
The global flat glass industry experienced robust growth in 2011-2012, driven by the growing demand for value-added products with new attributes, including advanced acoustic control and water management features.
TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Smart Glass market to grow at a CAGR of 21.31 percent over the period 2012-2016.    One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand from the Automotive industry.
Educational content, expanded product info help homeowners shop for window glass -- PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has launched a new residential glass website at www.ppgglass.com to help homeowners more easily shop for windows and window glass.
Continues to lead industry with innovative software solutions -- PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG), a world leader in coatings and specialty products, extended its strategic partnership with Summa, an IT consultancy based in Pittsburgh and operating…
TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Liquid-crystal Display (LCD) Glass market to grow at a CAGR of 6.6 percent over the period 2012-2016.    One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing penetration of LCDs.
With the growing focus on energy conservation, emission reduction and environmental protection, countries in the world have successively introduced policies to encourage energy-efficient building materials, thus powerfully boosting the development…
Bharat Book Bureau announces new report on glass "Global Glass Tube Market to 2017 - Market Size, Growth, and Forecasts in Nearly 80 Countries"      Global Glass Tube Market to 2017 - Market Size, Growth, and Forecasts in Nearly 80…
Proprietary coating keeps shower glass looking newer, longer - CLARVISTA® glass, a shower glass product made by PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG), was named one of the “101 Best Products of the Year” by Professional Builder magazine.
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…
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.
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…
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…
Belarus in the medium term can really become a major European producer of glass for all segments of the glass market, said Alexander Lukashenko, speaking on April 19 with a message to the Belarusian people and the parliament.    "Existing…
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.