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PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Kevin Braun, currently senior vice president, industrial coatings segment, will become senior vice president, operations, effective October 1, 2024. Braun will succeed Ram Vadlamannati, who announced his intention to retire from PPG after 25 years with the company. Vadlamannati will leave the company at the end of the year. Braun will continue to report to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and CEO, and serve on PPG's operating committee.

ROLLE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG has announced a partnership with the Foundation for Environmental Education, which promotes environmental education and sustainable development.

PPG's patented flexible epoxy technique ensures outstanding durability and edge retention, lowering the risk of cracking during handling and transit.

Demonstrations of PPG's latest digital technologies will include tools from the PPG LINQ digital ecosystem that improve body shop precision and productivity.

The dual capability allows PPG to design solutions to a wide range of customer needs and product specifications.

PPG's silicas product business manufactures and distributes precipitated silica products worldwide as performance-enhancing additives.

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has expanded operations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia to include the production of non-stick coatings for kitchenware, industrial bakeware and low friction applications. The plant now has additional capacity to support growing regional coatings demand as well as increased space dedicated to valuable services for customers, including a state-of-the-art testing laboratory. “Our investment in this facility underscores ou.

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG), a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its silicas products business for approximately $310 million in pre-tax proceeds to QEMETICA S.A., a Warsaw, Poland-based, privately held manufacturer of soda ash, silicates and other specialty chemicals. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. The transa.

PPG's commitment to sustainable products is reflected in its expanding line of waterborne, powder and energy-curable coatings.

HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of upgrades that have expanded the capacity of its Yen Phong industrial coatings plant in Bắc Ninh province, Vietnam. The enhancements include a new production line dedicated to PPG AQUACRON™ waterborne decorative and functional coatings for consumer electronics, as well as state-of-the-art testing equipment and automated spray booths. The upgraded plant, now equipped with six production lines, aims to reduce turnaro.