PPG, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Founded in 1883 as Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, the Fortune 500 company (ranked 284th) reported total net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025. It operates and innovates in more than 50 countries worldwide.
The company's core expertise spans coatings technology, color science, and specialty materials. Its product portfolio is broad, serving multiple sectors. Key offerings include aerospace coatings, automotive original equipment and refinish coatings, industrial coatings, packaging coatings, and protective and marine coatings. Beyond coatings, PPG also produces specialty products such as optical monomers, Teslin substrates, and filtration technologies, and operates well-known consumer paint brands including Comex, Sigma, and Johnstone's.
PPG's activities touch a wide range of industry verticals, including construction, consumer products, transportation, aerospace, automotive, packaging, marine, and traffic solutions. The company emphasizes leadership in innovation, sustainability, and color technology as central to its operations.
