PPG is a multinational corporation and a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials. The company, founded in 1883, reported net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025 and is ranked 284 on the Fortune 500 list. Its headquarters are in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with operations in more than 50 countries worldwide.
The company's portfolio includes a wide range of coatings and materials for diverse sectors. These include automotive OEM and refinish coatings, aerospace coatings, industrial coatings, protective and marine coatings, and packaging coatings. Its specialty products also extend to optical monomers, Teslin substrates, and filtration technologies, serving industries from construction and consumer products to transportation and aerospace.
PPG's technical work centers on coatings technology, color technology, innovation in specialty materials, and sustainability. This combination of scale, geographic reach, and deep technical expertise across numerous industrial verticals defines the company's market position.
