Pittsburgh-based PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, speciality materials, glass and fibreglass. The company has more than 140 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 60 countries. Sales in 2008 were $15.8 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com.
PPG Architectural Coatings EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Asia) – Region UK and Ireland
- Here in the UK and Ireland, we specialise in the manufacture and supply of decorative coatings and the supply of application products.
- We have a dedicated transport fleet and supply customers through a network of more than 175 decorating centres and via more than 2,500 stockists. including builders merchants and National DIY Accounts.
- Our key trade brands are Johnstone’s, Leyland and Fat Hog.
- We have 1,981 employees in the UK and Ireland, with over 1,000 in our head office at Birstall.