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PPG starts expanded OEM clearcoat production in Germany

PPG has started expanded automotive OEM clearcoat production at its facility in Erlenbach, Germany. The EUR3m (US$3.4m) project nearly doubles…

PPG makes OEM and industrial coatings appointments

PPG has appointed Thomas Li as VP, automotive coatings, Asia Pacific, effective 1 December, 2021, among a raft of management…

PPG launches Lineguard series of coatings

PPG has launched its Lineguard series of coatings and application services to help automotive OEMs, tier suppliers and industrial customers…

PPG appoints Vincent Robin as VP global automotive coatings

PPG has appointed Vincent Robin as VP, global automotive coatings, effective 1 November, 2021. Robin, who currently serves as president,…

PPG expects Q3 sales volumes to be lower

PPG says it expects sales volumes in the third quarter of 2021 will be lower by US$225m to US$275m, compared…

PPG to start launch of Linq end-to-end digital solution

PPG is to start a phased launch of Linq – its new end-to-end digital solution for global automotive refinish customers.…

PPG begins automotive OEM sealants production in Morocco

PPG has announced the opening of a facility in Tangier, Morocco, that will produce automotive sealants for local vehicle production.…

PPG appoints LG Tackett as VP Global Operations Industrial

PPG has appointed LG Tackett as VP, global operations, industrial segment, effective 9 August. Reporting to EVP, Rebecca Liebert, Tackett…

PPG makes two executive appointments

PPG has announced two executive appointments, effective 1 July. Diane Kappas, current VP, automotive OEM coatings, Americas, will become VP,…

PPG completes Worwag acquisition

PPG has completed its acquisition of Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications. The company specialises in…