What does the PPG company do?

PPG Industries is a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, serving both consumers and industrial customers in over 70 countries. The company's core business is divided into two main segments. The first is Performance Coatings, which includes automotive refinish coatings used in body shops, aerospace coatings and sealants used on commercial and military aircraft, protective and marine coatings used on bridges, ships, oil rigs, and factories, and architectural coatings sold through PPG Paints stores, Home Depot, and independent dealers for homes and buildings. The second segment is Industrial Coatings, which includes automotive OEM coatings supplied directly to car manufacturers like General Motors and Toyota to coat new cars on the assembly line, coil coatings for metal roofing and appliances, packaging coatings for beverage cans and food containers, and powder and wood coatings for furniture and cabinets. Beyond paint, PPG makes specialty materials like optical products, silicas, and adhesives. The company operates 150+ manufacturing facilities, invests over $400 million annually in R&D, and focuses heavily on sustainable innovations like low-VOC paints, water-based automotive coatings, and coatings that improve energy efficiency or extend asset life.