PPG Industries
PPG Industries is a global manufacturer and distributor of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, serving diverse industrial, transportation, and consumer markets. The company focuses on providing innovative surface solutions that protect and beautify products ranging from commercial aircraft and automobiles to residential homes and consumer electronics. Its value proposition is centered on technical expertise, sustainability-driven product development, and an extensive global distribution network.
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Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Performance Coatings
primaryProvides highly-specified, differentiated coatings and sealants for the aerospace, automotive refinish, marine, and infrastructure sectors. These products are often engineered for demanding environments and aftermarket applications where technical performance and durability are critical.
PPG Aerospace sealants, Ennis-Flint pavement markings, SEM specialty coatings, SIGMA marine finishes, COLAD digital solutions, FINIXA, SPRINT
Airlines, Military agencies, Automotive repair shops, Shipbuilders, Government infrastructure agencies, Rail car manufacturers
Global Architectural Coatings
majorSupplies decorative and protective coatings, stains, and sealants for the maintenance and decoration of residential and commercial structures. This segment leverages a vast network of company-owned stores and retail partners to serve both professional contractors and do-it-yourself consumers.
COMEX, GLIDDEN, SIGMA, HISTOR, SEIGNEURIE, JOHNSTONE’S, LEYLAND, TIKKURILA, POLYFORM, TAUBMANS
Painting contractors, Maintenance contractors, DIY consumers, Home centers, Paint dealers
Industrial Coatings
majorDelivers technology-advantaged coatings and specialty materials integrated directly into the manufacturing processes of original equipment manufacturers. This segment supports global production lines for vehicles, appliances, electronics, and packaging.
TESLIN substrate, OLED materials, Automotive OEM coatings, Packaging coatings for metal cans, Optical lens materials, Photochromic dyes
Automotive OEMs, Appliance manufacturers, Consumer electronics companies, Food and beverage packagers, Optical lens manufacturers
Business Overview
Competitive Position
A leading global player in the highly consolidated coatings industry, competing primarily on technology, brand recognition, and distribution scale.
Geographies
North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific
Customer Segments
Automotive OEMs, Aerospace and Defense, Construction and Infrastructure, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing
Upstream Dependencies
Resin suppliers, Titanium dioxide producers, Petroleum-derived solvent manufacturers, Pigment and additive suppliers, Renewable energy providers
Downstream Customers
Automotive assembly plants, Commercial airlines, Residential homeowners, Civil engineering firms, Beverage and food can manufacturers
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Subsidiaries
Tikkurila
Architectural coatings brand and business unit in Europe
Ennis-Flint
Traffic solutions and pavement marking business unit
Comex
Architectural coatings business in Latin America
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PPG Industries is a global manufacturer and distributor of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, serving diverse industrial, transportation, and consumer markets. The company focuses on providing innovative surface solutions that protect and beautify products ranging from commercial aircraft and automobiles to residential homes and consumer electronics. Its value proposition is centered on technical expertise, sustainability-driven product development, and an extensive global distribution network.
PPG Industries (PPG) has a market capitalization of $23.1B and trades on NYSE.
PPG Industries generated $16.1B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.6B, representing a net margin of 9.8%. Gross margin stands at 41.4%, with free cash flow of $1.2B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
PPG Industries's key competitors include The Sherwin-Williams Company, 3M Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
PPG Industries has approximately 53,000 employees.