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PPG manufactures and distributes industrial coatings, architectural paints and packaging sealants for aerospace and cons... Read more

Based on data from PPG's latest SEC filings

Annual Revenue

Based on data from PPG's latest SEC filings

Employees

Michael H. McGarry's photo - Chairman & CEO of PPG

Chairman & CEO

Michael H. McGarry

CEO Approval Rating

76/100

OVERVIEW

Founded:

1883

Headquarters:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Status:

PublicNYSEPPG

Industry Sector:

Specialty Chemicals

SIC Code:

2810NAICS listing »

8734NAICS listing »

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Trending News for PPG and PPG's Competitors

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Competitive Analysis

TOP COMPETITORS OR ALTERNATIVES

AkzoNobel is perceived as one of PPG's biggest rivals. AkzoNobel was founded in 1994 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland. AkzoNobel is in the Specialty Chemicals field. AkzoNobel generates $4.8B less revenue than PPG.

Axalta is PPG's #2 rival. Axalta is a Public company that was founded in 1866 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Axalta competes in the Specialty Chemicals field. Compared to PPG, Axalta has 33,300 fewer employees.

BASF is one of PPG's top competitors. BASF's headquarters is in Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate, and was founded in 1865. Like PPG, BASF also operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry. BASF generates 438% of PPG's revenue.

RANK

COMPANY

LEADERSHIP

CEO SCORE

EMPLOYEES

TOTAL FUNDING

REVENUE

Michael H. McGarry

Chairman & CEO

- -
47,300
$154.2M
$15.1B
1

Thierry Vanlancker

Chairman & CEO

91/100
34,300
- -
$10.4B
2

Robert Bryant

CEO

81/100
12,650
$975M
$4.5B
3

Martin Brudermuller

Chairman & CEO

79/100
4,100
- -
$4.5B
4

Dan Calkins

Chairman & CEO

63/100
1,700
- -
$862M
5

Lars Petersson

President & CEO

71/100
5,740
$545.1M
$1.8B
6

Shinichi Hamamatsu

Managing Partner

70/100
15,731
- -
$3.8B
7

Morten Fon

President & CEO

70/100
9,800
- -
$2B
8

Keith J. Allman

President & CEO

88/100
26,000
- -
$6.7B
9

Masaaki Tanaka

Chairman & CEO

- -
20,402
- -
$5.6B
10

Frank C. Sullivan

Chairman & CEO

78/100
14,957
- -
$5.6B
The top 10 competitors in PPG's competitive set are AkzoNobel, Axalta, BASF, Benjamin Moore, Hempel, Kansai Paint, Jotun, Masco, Nippon Paint Holdings and RPM. Together they have raised over 1.5B between their estimated 252.3K employees. PPG has 47,300 employees and is ranked 1st among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 17,516.

Quarterly and Annual Revenue

Trailing 12-Months Trend (TTM)

Annual Revenue

$15.1B

PPG's revenue is the ranked 1st among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 5.5B. Over the last three quarters, PPG's revenue has grown by 28.9%. Specifically, in Q4 2019's revenue was $5.2B; in Q3 2019, it was $3.8B; in Q2 2019, it was $4B.

Acquisitions

COMPANY ACQUIRED
ACQUISITION DATE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
Alpha Coating Technologies, LLC

Feb 2020

Source »
undisclosed
ACT is a manufacturer and supplier of powder coatings for heat-sensitive and light industrial applications.
Industria Chimica Reggiana S.p.A.

Jan 2020

Source »
undisclosed
ICR is a producer and distributor of additives, primers, thinners, and sealers for the automotive industry.
Dexmet Corporation

Jul 2019

Source »
undisclosed
Dexmet manufactures and supplies precision expanded metals and polymers for aerospace, power, shielding and filtration applications.
Hemmelrath Lackfabrik GmbH

Jan 2019

Source »
undisclosed
Hemmelrath manufactures and distributes water-based fillers and coating products for automotive original equipment manufacturers.
Whitford Corporation

Dec 2018

Source »
undisclosed
Whitford manufactures and distributes low-friction and nonstick coating products for automotive, aerospace, energy and construction markets.

These are all the companies that PPG has acquired. PPG has acquired 26 companies and its latest acquisition was Alpha Coating Technologies, LLC in Feb 2020. ACT is a manufacturer and supplier of powder coatings for heat-sensitive and light industrial applications.

PPG Funding History

Since PPG was founded in 1883, it has participated in 1 round of funding. In total PPG has raised $154.2M. PPG's funding round was on Feb 2019 for a total of $154.2M

ROUND

FUNDING DATE

AMOUNT

INVESTORS

Equity
Feb 2019
$154.2M
-

Total Funding: $154.2M

Since PPG was founded in 1883, it has participated in 1 round of funding. In total PPG has raised $154.2M. PPG's funding round was on Feb 2019 for a total of $154.2M

Investments

COMPANY

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

INVESTMENT DATE

ROUND

EXIT DATE

The Culture Trip is an online platform that publishes personalized content and recommendations in the areas of travel, food, art and literature.
$80M
Apr 22, 2018
Series B
-
PGW manufactures and distributes automotive glass products such as side windows and sunroofs for auto and truck manufacturing firms.
-
Apr 21, 2016
Equity
Feb 01, 2016

These are all the companies that PPG has invested in. PPG has invested 26 companies and its latest investment was Alpha Coating Technologies, LLC in Feb 2020. ACT is a manufacturer and supplier of powder coatings for heat-sensitive and light industrial applications.

PPG News

March 26, 2020Coatings World

PPG Plans for 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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March 18, 2020MarketScreener

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March 18, 2020FenderBender

PPG Names Refinish Platinum Distributor of the Year

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March 5, 2020Law 360

PPG Investor Claims Execs Are Liable For $25M Payout

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March 3, 2020The Business Journals: Pittsburgh Business Times

PPG completes acquisition of Chicago manufacturer

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February 28, 2020Ink World

KRAHN Chemie Benelux Signs as New Silica Distributor for PPG

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February 27, 2020FinanzNachrichten

PPG, PPG Foundation Invested Nearly $12 Million in Communities Worldwide in 2019

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PPG Press Releases

May 1, 2019Business Wire

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April 30, 2019ePRNews

PPG Enables MSO to Be a Better Business on Many Levels

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April 23, 2019WebWire

PPG completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project for Lighthouse Children Welfare Home Association in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

PPG ( NYSE:PPG ) announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project that helped revitalize th... See more »
April 5, 2019Newswire Today

PPG's Kathryn Shaffer to Present Advancement in Edge Corrosion Protection At 2019 CoatingsTech Conference

NewswireToday (newswire) - Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh, PA United States - Presentatio... See more »
April 1, 2019Business Wire

PPG Scientists, Process Honored With 2019 American Chemical Society 'Heroes of Chemistry' Award

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that a team of automotive OEM coatings s... See more »
January 10, 2019streetinsider

PPG to Highlight Coatings Developments for Autonomous, Connected, Electric and Shared Vehicles During NAIAS

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December 10, 2018WebWire

PPG Comex celebrates 65 years of transforming coatings industry

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PPG Videos

March 31, 2020PPG Youtube Channel

"PPG Colorful Communities - Global Leadership Meeting 2019" on YOUTUBE

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March 12, 2020PPG Youtube Channel

"PPG Automotive Adhesives and Sealants (A&S)" on YOUTUBE

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March 8, 2020PPG Youtube Channel

"PPG 2020 International Women's Day - Full Length" on YOUTUBE

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March 3, 2020PPG Youtube Channel

"PPG's partnership with DOW helps advance products with tangible sustainable benefits." on YOUTUBE

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March 3, 2020PPG Youtube Channel

"PPG CTO David Bem Celebrates National Science Day 2020" on YOUTUBE

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February 13, 2020PPG Youtube Channel

"PPG Springdale Wood Lab" on YOUTUBE

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January 22, 2020PPG Youtube Channel

"Game on! See how PPG protects and beautifies the Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders!" on YOUTUBE

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Social Statistics

Headquarters

One PPG Place

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania15272

412-434-3131

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Summary

ABOUT

Overview

PPG manufactures and distributes industrial coatings, architectural paints and packaging sealants for aerospace and construction sectors. PPG was founded in 1883. PPG's headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 15272. It has raised 154....

CEO

PPG's Chairman & CEO, Michael H. McGarry, currently has an approval rating of 76%. PPG's primary competitors are AkzoNobel, Axalta & BASF.

Website

ppg.com

Frequently Asked Questions about PPG

  1. When was PPG founded?

    PPG was founded in 1883

  2. Who is PPG's CEO?

    PPG's CEO is Michael H. McGarry

  3. How much revenue does PPG generate?

    PPG generates $15.1B in revenue

  4. How much funding does PPG have?

    PPG has historically raised $154.2M in funding

  5. Where is PPG's headquarters?

    PPG's headquarters is in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA

  1. How many employees does PPG have?

    PPG has 47,300 employees

  2. What sector does PPG operate in?

    PPG is in Specialty Chemicals

  3. Who are PPG's competitors?

    PPG's top competitors are AkzoNobel, Axalta, BASF

  4. Who has PPG invested in?

    PPG's has invested in companies such as The Culture Trip, PGW
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