Why Pittsburgh® Paints

A trusted brand…

PPG Pittsburgh® Paints is a nationally recognized brand trusted by painting contractors, building owners, architects, designers, and homeowners for over 100 years.

  • The brand's time-honored legacy has been passed on by generations of pro painters since 1900
  • A relentless focus on product development makes PPG Pittsburgh® Paints the choice for discerning pros and homeowners today
  • PPG Pittsburgh® Paints ranks #2 nationally in consumer awareness among dealer-distributed brands (Decision Analyst, Feb. 2004)
  • PPG Pittsburgh® Paints are sold through an independent dealer network consisting of 2,500 locations nation-wide and at over 250 PPG company-owned stores
  • With the broadest product line-up in the industry, PPG Pittsburgh® Paints meets the needs of all segments at all quality and price points:
    • Residential
    • Commercial
    • Industrial
    • Do-it-yourself

…from a global coatings leader

As part of PPG Industries, PPG Pittsburgh® Paints benefits from the technological resources of a $10 billion company with 33,000 employees and 120 manufacturing facilities in 23 countries around the world. Founded in 1883, PPG's global headquarters is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

PPG at a Glance

  • PPG is one of less than a handful of publicly traded companies to pay shareholder dividends continuously since 1899
  • Because of its economic, environmental and social contributions, PPG is also a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. There are 312 members representing 62 industries in 26 countries worldwide
  • PPG was rated "The Most Admired Chemical Company" by Fortune Magazine in April 2004

PPG's Commitment to R&D

  • PPG invests hundreds of millions of dollars year in developing new and improved products and processes as well as adapting current technologies to new markets
  • With R&D centers around the globe, PPG is broadly recognized as a technological leader
  • PPG has received an R&D award 7 times in the past 7 years
    • Presented annually by R&D Magazine for most significant technology-related new products and processes
  • 39% of the company's sales are from products that are 5 or fewer years old

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Did you know that...

  • PPG Paints protect countless stadiums, arenas and public venues around the world
  • 2/3 of all new jetliners in the world use PPG aerospace coatings
  • PPG coatings line many of your food & beverage containers, keeping the fizz in your soda, the freshness in your water and the flavor in your juice.
  • PPG is the world's #1 producer of transportation coatings - approximately 70% of cars are protected by PPG products.