4PPG fundamentals

PPG Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. It operates through the following segments: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, and Industrial Coatings. The Global Architectural Coatings segment includes architectural coatings EMEA and architectural coatings Latin America and Asia Pacific operations, which supplies paints, wood stains, adhesives, sealants, and purchased sundries. The Performance Coatings segment is involved in the automotive refinish coatings, aerospace coatings, protective and marine coatings, and traffic solutions operations. The Industrial Coatings segment refers to automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, packaging coatings, and specialty products. The company was founded by John B. Ford and John A. Pitcairn in 1883 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.