PPG Industries, Inc. is a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a legacy dating back to 1883. Ranked among the world's three largest paint and coatings companies alongside Sherwin-Williams and AkzoNobel, the company generates approximately $17.9 billion in annual revenue and maintains operations across more than 70 countries with a workforce of roughly 46,000 employees. PPG serves customers in construction, consumer products, industrial, and transportation markets, delivering products that protect, beautify, and enhance surfaces worldwide.
Core Business
PPG's core business centers on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance paints, coatings, and specialty materials. In the architectural and decorative coatings segment, the company offers an extensive portfolio spanning interior and exterior wall paints, with flagship brands including Master's Mark (marketed as PPG Master's Mark in China) for premium residential applications, Seigneurie for high-end exterior architectural finishes including elastic coatings and stone-like textures, and Glidden alongside Dulux for the Australian market. The company also produces specialty coatings such as mold-resistant bathroom paints and antimicrobial formulations for healthcare and commercial environments.
Beyond architectural coatings, PPG maintains dominant positions in industrial and protective coatings used for aerospace, automotive original equipment manufacturing (OEM), and packaging applications. The company produces waterproof coating systems for building foundations, roofs, and facades, as well as high-performance sealants and caulking compounds for curtain walls and window frames in commercial construction. PPG also manufactures industrial adhesives and repair materials, serving both construction and manufacturing sectors. Notably, the company maintains vertical integration in key raw materials including resin synthesis capabilities and proprietary titanium dioxide formulations, giving it significant control over supply chain costs and product quality.
Environmental leadership represents a cornerstone of PPG's product strategy, with the company pioneering ultra-low and zero-VOC interior paints that meet the most stringent global environmental standards, including GREENGUARD certification. In fiscal year 2025, approximately 50% of PPG's total sales came from products with sustainable advantages, reflecting aggressive investment in eco-friendly formulations and low-carbon building materials.
Global Presence
PPG operates an extensive global manufacturing and distribution network comprising more than 140 production
