
Captain John B. Ford and John Pitcairn in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. Today, PPG is a global supplier of paints,
coatings, optical products, and specialty materials.


AT GLANCE
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial, and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
EMPLOYEES
Worldwide : ~46,000
Asia Pacific : ~8,000
Numbers are as of May 2025
FINANCIAL
Total Net Sales 2024: $15.8 billion
PPG is ranked 234 on the Fortune 500
PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock
Exchange (symbol: PPG)
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Worldwide: 177 manufacturing facilities
United States and Canada: 61 sites
Latin America: 18 sites
EMEA: 61 sites
Asia Pacific: 37 sites
COMMUNITY GIVING
In 2024, PPG and the PPG Foundation invested $18.4 million in communities around the world.
GLOBAL APPROVAL
For our global OEM approvals, please check here: OEM Approvals and Certification | Programs and Services | Refinish
**info in this link includes OEM approvals on a global level. Regional approvals might differ – please check with PPG team in your country for regional information.