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Imagination Untamed unleashed at gala Edit

Michael McGarry (left), executive vice president, with "action painter" George Williams at the
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium Gala.
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Approximately 30 PPG employees and volunteers attended the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Gala themed Imagination Untamed.
The biennial black tie fundraiser attracted nearly 1,000 people, including some of the regions most
influential leaders.
Entertainment for the evening included PPG-sponsored action painting by artist George Williams.
Using music as a backdrop and Manor Hall paint products by PPG, Williams painted large (three foot
by four foot) portraits over the course of three to five songs. In the show, Williams produced
paintings of a cheetah and the Pittsburgh skyline. To the glee and applause of the audience, he
presented the finished paintings to Michael McGarry, PPG executive vice president.
Williams performed in the PPG-sponsored PPG Paint Plaza, which featured PPG paint color chip
lanterns created by employee volunteers. PPG volunteers also distributed gala programs.
Other dcor included the Guinness Book of World Records largest paint swatch by PPG. PPGs
record-setting swatch is 19 feet tall.
The gala raised approximately $500,000 to help launch Wildlife Legacy, a major expansion thats
expected to complete the zoo landscape. The zoo plans to develop its final six acres to include new
outdoor exhibits and a solarium for some of the worlds rarest and most fragile species.


Lanterns made of PPG paint chips lit the "PPG Paint Plaza."


Lanterns made of PPG paint chips lit the "PPG Paint Plaza."


Lanterns made of PPG paint chips lit the "PPG Paint Plaza."


Sigma S2U Allure receives PPG 'Customer Sustainability
Solution' award
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Rick Tepper, environment, health and safety director, EMEA, presents the PPG Customer
Sustainability Solution award to the Sigma S2U Allure team: From left to right: Rick Tepper,
Cees Brandjes, group leader, solvent based lacquers; Christelle Tuffery, technical product
manager; Martin Bloem, product specialist; Michael J ansen, product marketer; and Maarten
Buijs, manager, sustainability.
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The Sigma S2U Allure primer and gloss lacquer system developed by the architectural coatings,
northern Europe business in PPGs Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region -- has received a
PPG Customer Sustainability Solution award.
Driving sustainability with innovative technologies and services is essential to ensure the success
and lasting presence of our company for the benefit of our customers, suppliers, shareholders,
employees and our neighbors, said Rick Tepper, environment, health and safety director, EMEA.
Sigma S2U Allure provides our customers with quantifiable improvement in their environmental and
sustainability metrics.
The Sigma S2U Allure system has advanced through three developments to become an award-
winning product. The main challenge for research and development was to maintain drying
properties of the formulation while improving the application properties and durability, according to
Cees Brandjes, group leader, solvent based lacquers. Sigma S2U Allure underwent an extensive
screening of resin combinations until the team developed the new Dual Guard System resin that has
a lifespan of 10 years.
After the introduction of the improvements, the product was tested by the Dutch Institute for Building
and Ecology, said Maarten Buijs, manager, sustainability, architectural coatings, northern Europe.
The institute awarded the Sigma S2U Allure system the DUBOkeur label, which places it in the most
sustainable product solution in its category.
Sigma Coatings has always been positioned as a premium professional brand, said Michael
Jansen, product marketer, Sigma Coatings. By introducing this super premium product, we can
attract a large part of the market while ensuring price is less of an issue.

PPG automotive refinish coatings unit, raw material purchasing
group host exhibition

OMNI PLUS Diamond Toners, part of the Omni refinish product line.
PPGs automotive refinish coatings business and corporate raw material purchasing group hosted a
raw materials exhibition in Strongsville, Ohio, to introduce employees across several business units
to a range of new suppliers providing pigments and additives to the U. S. coatings market.
The two-day event arranged by Frank Jemiola, PPG global technical manager, solvent-borne color
platform, and his team consisted of formal and informal presentations by the suppliers aligned with
PPGs overall production strategy of reducing formula costs while increasing material quality,
according to Jemiola.
We asked the suppliers to tell us what theyll be selling down the road to solve multiple issues the
industry anticipates, Jemiola said. They were enthusiastic and that made for an energetic and
productive conference.
This is the second raw material exhibition held. The first was arranged by raw material purchasing
and focused solely on pigments in 2012. This years conference focused on general coating
technologies. The suppliers concentrated on various industry challenges such as environmental,
product quality and others. Breakout sessions provided an opportunity for supplier representatives
and senior members of PPGs research and technical communities to exchange ideas.
According to Jemiola, pigments presented at the 2012 conference were evaluated, approved and
are now used in 12-15 codes across all target markets and technologies, which he hopes to replicate
this year.
Approximately 55 PPG employees representing PPGs architectural coatings, automotive original
equipment manufacturer, automotive refinish coatings, building and construction and industrial
coatings businesses, and the coatings innovation center in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, attended the
event. Eighteen vendors, 10 pigment suppliers and eight from the additives business, participated.

PPG STEM advertorial featured in 'Pittsburgh Magazine'

The PPG STEM advertorial in Pittsburgh Magazine.
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A PPG science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) advertorial appears in the June
issue of Pittsburgh Magazine.
The advertorial discusses PPGs STEM philosophy and careers. The advertorial highlights the PPG
Foundations dedication to supporting programs that broaden access to education and strengthen
skills related to STEM. The advertorial also features Kristi Kauffman, senior research chemist, at
PPGs coatings innovation center in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.
PPGs advertorial is one in a series launched by the Carnegie Science Center encouraging parents
to consider Getting Kids Fired Up About STEM. The series suggests kids need to focus on how
cool science can beand how this coolness can lead to a career. PPGs commitment to providing
STEM opportunities intends to develop a pool of best-in-class STEM talent that can contributeto
business and technology, according to the advertorial.
Pittsburgh Magazine has a circulation of more than 400,000, including more than 80,000 business
owners and 55,000 decision-makers.
Ten Hagen presents at chemical manufacturing summit


Peter Ten Hagen
Peter Ten Hagen, global director, automotive refinish coatings, supply chain and operations,
presented at the recent American Chemical Manufacturing Summit.
Ten Hagens presentation, Improving Supply Chain Operations through Effective Inventory Planning
and Optimization, spotlighted the process for reaching optimal inventory levels in diverse, complex
supply chains; managing complexity across all levels of the supply chain; and driving supply chain
improvements across a decentralized, global organization.
At PPG, we improve supply chain through focus and alignment, said Ten Hagen. It is important to
know where you currently are, have a vision of where you need to be and a strategy to get there.
The American Chemical Manufacturing Summit, conducted in Pittsburgh, brought together industry
leaders to discuss manufacturing footprint strategy, supply chain optimization, and health, safety,
and environment topics.

PPG continues pursuit of chemical reform legislation


Gabe Pellathy (right), PPG's managing director of government affairs, with Senator David
Vitter (left), met to discuss chemical reform.
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Gabe Pellathy, PPG's managing director of government affairs, met with Congressman John
Shimkus and Cal Dooley, president and chief executive officer of the American Chemistry Council, in
Washington D.C., to discuss chemical reform. Pellathy joined Dooley at the hearing on the
modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) hosted by the House Energy and
Commerce Committees Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
The hearing was led by Subcommittee Chairman Shimkus and focused on increasing public
confidence in the chemicals used across the U.S. economy and streamlining commerce among
states. Shimkus unveiled a draft of the Chemicals in Commerce Act that reforms TSCA to ensure a
transparent, workable and risk-based process for chemical review and regulation. The subcommittee
will review a revised draft of the legislation.

Prior to the event, Pellathy discussed the importance of a consistent chemical standard for PPGs
business units with members of Congress. The meeting also served as a follow-up to recent
discussions with Senator David Vitter to voice PPGs support for regulatory uniformity that would
simplify compliance and promote investment for businesses operating in multiple U.S. states.
Chemical reform is a key regulatory issue that impacts all of PPGs business units and nation-wide
manufacturing.

Governor visits Dover facility for product launch

Neal Nicastro, manager of PPG's Dover coatings plant (left), and Delaware Governor J ack
Markell proudly display a can from the Ralph Lauren architectural coatings line.
Delaware Governor Jack Markell recently visited PPGs Dover, Delaware, coatings manufacturing
plant for the launch the new Ralph Lauren line of architectural coatings produced at the facility.
Neal Nicastro, Dover plant manager, provided Markell with information about the facilitys history,
manufacturing processes, and the architectural coatings products manufactured there.
Governor Markell understands the importance of manufacturing in our economy, Nicastro said. He
has always been a strong supporter of PPG and it was great to have him help kick off the
introduction of our Ralph Lauren product line.
Markell said he was impressed by the plant and that he is looking forward to seeing the new Ralph
Lauren products on the shelves throughout the state.
Markells tour was part of the plants ongoing Delaware outreach, which has already included both
U.S. Senators Thomas Carper and Chris Coons in 2014.

PPG Foundation awards U.S. college scholarships

Bryan Iams (standing/left), vice president, corporate and government affairs, and Sue Sloan
(standing/right), executive director, PPG Industries Foundation, with the Pittsburgh-area
employee-child National Merit Scholarship winners.
The PPG Industries Foundation announced its sponsorship of 54 new four-year undergraduate
college scholarships in the United States this year.
The scholarships include 17 Plant Community scholarships (for students living in communities near
PPG facilities), two National Achievement scholarships (for African-American students), 32
Special Scholarships for PPG employees children, and three Merit Scholarships for PPG
employees children. Scholarship winners are selected by National Merit Scholarship Corp. based on
test scores and additional criteria, and they receive awards of $1,500 annually for four years of
undergraduate study.
"Through the National Merit Scholarship Programs, the PPG Industries Foundation has been helping
academic dreams come true for five decades," said Sue Sloan, executive director of the foundation.
"It's quite an honor to know we're making a difference to so many young minds and future leaders."
The foundation recognized the Pittsburgh-area employee-child winners at a recent luncheon at the
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Bryan Iams, vice president, corporate and government affairs,
delivered remarks before presenting the scholarship to the recipients.

My overall advice is to maximize the moment, Iams said. Your recognition today proves that you
know how to do that, but youll have many more moments and opportunities in the future to
maximize.

Iams offered seven points of advice as the scholarship recipients prepare for college:

1. Commit to work hard. Youre doing that today, but youll be tested in your college experience
and professional career. Its those who work the hardest that usually have the most success.

2. Get involved. Youll have much course work in college, but there will be lots of other activities
and opportunities to stretch yourself. Find activities and clubs that are new to you; that offer different
people and friends. Really push yourself to get into your college experience.

3. Build a network. Take every opportunity to meet people. Find people who are in the field you
intend to pursue. Arrange to sit down over breakfast or coffee, ask them how they got where they
are today and ask for their advice. Come prepared for the discussion and take a lot of notes.

4. Learn from others. Look at your friends and peer network members who are really focused and
moving forward. Watch their behavior, their personal style, how they prepare and approach their
work. Emulate and incorporate the best in others. You can learn from people at all levels.
5. Get experience. Engage in internships and work studies as soon as possible. Getting
experience within an organization can pay great dividends. In addition to providing great experience
and career preparation, it will also help to shape your life studies.

6. Stay on track. Once you decide on a field of study, stay committed, focused and on track. Its
much more difficult and challenging if you get off course and take a job outside that field. People
who move on and off career tracks run into difficulty against job candidates who consistently
progress on their chosen career track.

7. Enjoy the experience. College is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Have a great attitude, meet as
many people as you can, and soak it all in. Get involved as much as you can and really enjoy the
experience.

After the scholarship presentation event, the students participated in behind-the-scenes tours of the
lion and tiger exhibits.

For a list of 2014 scholarship winners and more information about PPG Industries Foundations
scholarship programs please visit the PPG Foundation intranet.

PPG hosts Ohio plant tours, promotes bipartisanship


PPG color specialists explain how automotive OEM products are tested and selected to
Congresswoman Kaptur (right).

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PPG recently hosted three plant tours for the offices of U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur, U.S.
Representative Pat Tiberi and U.S. Senator Rob Portman. The tours, which took place at PPGs
Cleveland and Delaware, Ohio, facilities, were part of an ongoing effort to educate legislators about
PPGs business, products and priorities.

Congresswoman Kaptur visited PPG's automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings
plant in Cleveland, PPGs largest OEM plant globally. Keith Schneider, plant manager, and Keith
Johnston, technical director for the United States and Canada, led a comprehensive presentation
about the manufacturing, testing and ongoing investment at the facility. This presentation included a
discussion of PPGs science and technology capabilities. Afterward, Kaptur and her staff toured the
Cleveland site, and met employees who design and manufacture OEM products. She also met with
Brian Pollock, operations director for the Americas, John Kovaleski, manager of quality assurance,
and Melinda Rutledge, production superintendent.

Congressman Tiberi visited the Delaware site, PPGs North American hub for automotive refinish
coatings. Carl Johnson, plant manager and director of manufacturing for PPG automotive refinish
coatings, led a presentation followed by a plant tour of all three Delaware operations: solvent,
waterborne and resins. Throughout the tour, the congressman expressed his admiration of PPGs
highly-technical work in his district, the site's "international footprint," and its affiliation with PPG's
automotive refinish coatings and research facility in Milan, Italy. Tiberi is a member of the House
Ways and Means Committee and is an important voice on tax issues.

Senator Portmans district representative, Stephen White, also toured the Delaware facility. White,
who represents the Ohio district that includes the Delaware facility, engaged with plant leaders and
mentioned Portmans ongoing interest in PPGs presence in Ohio. Portman is a strong proponent of
developing energy-efficient technology, which is an important issue for PPG.

Springdale cell improved quality, reduced costs

(l-r) Tom Hodder, J oe Mark, and Mark Funkhouser with the Springdale CP Cell.
The cationic paste (CP) cell at the Springdale, Pa., coatings plant has supported PPGs global
leadership position in the electro-coat business for the last several decades. Beginning in 2000, the
cell was rebuilt in a more automated manner, to improve functionality. The manufacture of cationic
pastes for heavy-duty equipment and appliance applications is just a small part of the plants
investment in process automation and lean process improvement, according to Bill Cramer,
Springdale plant manager.
The installation of the CP cell improved process quality and reduced manufacturing costs Cramer
said. In 1999, producing 2,000 gallons of cationic black or white paint would have required several
smaller steps of 500 gallon batches, Cramer said. Process time was four to five days, the first run
capable (FRC) rate was 65.8 percent and the second run capable (SRC) rate was 86.2 percent.
Annual production rate was approximately 520,000 gallons of paint.
The process began to improve in 2000 when two new systems were installed at Springdale for large-
batch cationic production. Two 2,000 gallon mixers were installed with two 200 liter mills. The
installation of this machinery reduced the cycle time for a 2,000-gallon batch of paint to 24 hours with
a FRC rate of 81.4 percent and a SRC rate of 94.9 percent. Annual production increased to 900,000
gallons.
Springdale also introduced a lean manufacturing initiative in 2000. The plant used the CP Cell as a
model for increasing the productivity of a cell using lean manufacturing automation and formula
optimization. From 2000-2013, lean initiatives and improvement efforts continually optimized the
process, largely because of the teamwork between many engineers, particularly Tom Hodder,
engineer manager, and Mark Funkhouser, manufacturing and coating technologist.
Today, the CP Cell cycle time has been reduced to 12 hours. The FRC rate is approximately 99.51
percent and the SRC rate reached 100 percent in 2013. These results have encouraged plant
officials to continue their pursuit of process improvement and lean manufacturing. Springdale is
currently executing a multi-year process automation plan to extend success to other manufacturing
areas, Cramer said.

PPG Foundation supports Tickets for Kids Charities

PPG Foundation Executive Director Sue Sloan (second from left) and screening committee
member Michelle Welch (far right), PPG business director for TESLINsubstrate, attended a
TFK event along with TFK Board Chairman and President Bruce B. Weiner and TFK Executive
Director Rosemary Mendel.

The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $6,000 to TICKETS FOR KIDS Charities (TFK), a
Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization that distributes tickets to arts, cultural, educational, family
entertainment and sporting events through social-service agencies nationwide to at-risk children and
low-income families. The grant will help increase TFK offerings in West Coast communities where
PPGs aerospace business has operations.
PPGs donation illustrates its dedication to supporting educational experiences for children in its
communities, and it enables us to increase support for children in western U.S. markets, said
Rosemary Mendel, executive director, Tickets for Kids Charities. TFK is dedicated to enriching the
lives of children by giving them access they may not otherwise have to events and activities that can
provide them with inspiration and ideas.
TFK currently administers community outreach and ticket exchange programs for sports teams,
Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and hundreds of other cultural and
entertainment entities across the country. The organization distributes tickets through more than
2,800 social-service agency partners nationwide to thousands of children and their families each
year. Since its inception in 1994, TFK has served more than 1.6 million individuals.
As a company dedicated to innovation, PPG strongly supports programs that help enrich childrens
lives by offering them unique experiences that stimulate creative thought and encourage critical
thinking, said Sue Sloan, executive director, PPG Industries Foundation. PPG is pleased to help
Tickets for Kids Charities include children from our aerospace-facility communities in a variety of
events that expose them to new activities, accomplishments, culture and ideas.
For more information, visit the foundation's intranet site.
About Tickets for Kids Charities
Founded in 1994, TICKETS FOR KIDS Charities (TFK) is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit
organization committed to enriching the lives of low-income children and their families through
inclusion in a variety of events and activities. By creating access to a world of ideas,
accomplishment, creativity and culture, TFK strives to provide experiences that will be a source of
both enjoyment and inspiration. For more information, visit www.ticketsforkids.org.

(Teslin is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.)

S&T intranet site launched


PPG has launched a new Science and Technology (S&T) intranet site that provides a range of
resources including strategy, metrics and a site regarding career building.

The launch of the site for the S&T employees around the world will provide information about PPGs
innovation, S&T technical strategy, career development, and other related content.

This website will provide PPGs global technical community an opportunity to understand and
execute our strategy to drive business-aligned innovation, said Chuck Kahle, chief technology
officer and vice president of coatings research and development. The website which features a
career development segment is designed for use PPGs entire 3,000-member S&T function and
offers a range of information and tools for personal and business success.

The site will provide enhanced employee development tools to insure that our technical employees
have the resources and direction to build their careers at PPG, said John Coyne, global human
resources director, S&T. It will increase our ability to reach across the regions to promote
collaboration and sharing of S&T information and best practices.

Human resources, information technology, and library services contributed to the development of the
site.

For more information, visit the global portal and career builder site.


PPG government affairs connects with Canada


Gabe Pellathy (right) with Daniel Rondeau, PPG logistics manager, Montreal.


PPGs government affairs (GA) team recently toured PPGs Montreal, Canada, architectural coatings
distribution center and participated in various architectural coatings business meetings.

Gabe Pellathy, managing director, government affairs, met with PPG leaders and employees to
discuss the companys businesses in Canada. He also met with government officials during the 41st
Quebec general election and learned more about the impact of the election from key PPG
managers.

Pellathy also visited the Montreal distribution center to see operations and product lines first-hand,
including the SICO brand of paints that has been successful in Canada for more than 75 years.

In related news, PPGs government affairs team has also been participating in activities related to
the new Canadian consulate in Pittsburgh. The proximity of the consulate to PPGs global
headquarters presents PPG a unique opportunity to develop relations with Canada and support
PPGs business units operating locally, Pellathy said.

PPG supports Lexington-area programs

PPG Lexington Maintenance Engineer Dalewyn Spinks joins a student he mentors through
Communities In Schools of Lexington / Davidson County, N.C., which was supported recently
by a PPG Industries Foundation grant.

The PPG Industries Foundation has donated more than $27,000 to five Davidson County
organizations for educational and human-services programs. The grants were made on behalf of
PPG's fiber glass manufacturing facility in Lexington, N.C., and each donation represents the
companys commitment to supporting local organizations that provide needed resources in the
community.
The recent grants helped:
Davidson County Community College offer STEM Camp, a summer camp for rising 4th-8th graders
to develop their science, technology, engineering and math skills;
Fairgrove Family Resource Center provide support to a variety of local programs;
Pastor's Pantry continue targeting senior hunger;
United Way of Davidson County continue to provide support to various community activities;
Communities In Schools of Lexington/Davidson County, N.C., support efforts to keep kids in
school, off drugs and alcohol, and out of trouble.
Each of these organizations does great work offering opportunities and support in the Lexington
community, and we hope this funding will help them continue and expand their valued efforts, said
Jeff Smith, manufacturing manager at PPG Lexington. PPG is pleased to support organizations that
directly impact its communities and improve the lives of our youth and other residents.
For more information, visit www.ppgfoundation.com.

PPG presents 2013 Sustainability Awards

Springdale industrial coatings plant manager Bill Cramer displays a 2013 Sustainability
Award.
PPG recently presented Sustainability Awards to 67 teams for outstanding dedication to
sustainability and innovation during 2013.
The sustainability awards were presented in four categories: Safety, Health and Wellness;
Environmental Impact; Community Engagement; and Customer Sustainability Solutions.
The Safety, Health and Wellness award recognizes the dedication of employees within a site or
business to reducing safety and health risks and to improving their health and wellness.
Recipients of the Environmental Impact award demonstrated excellent environmental performance
and energy management. The Community Engagement award commends employee volunteer
teams which had the greatest impact on enhancing the education, health/human services or culture
of their respective communities. Teams receiving the Customer Sustainability Solution award are
recognized for product and service solutions that provide PPG customers with quantifiable
environmental impact improvements in customer sustainability metrics.
Recipients of multiple awards were:

For a full list of recipients, click here.


Horton speaks with Tianjin officials, foreign business leaders

PPGs Cathy Yan (left) and Mike Horton discussed the company and Tianjins mutual
interests with Tianjins vice mayor, Ren Xuefeng (right), prior to Hortons speech at the
Tianjin foreign-invested enterprises and government communication meeting.
Mike Horton, PPG president, Asia Pacific, spoke at the Tianjin foreign-invested enterprises and
government communication meeting on behalf of foreign companies operating in Tianjin, China. The
meeting was hosted by the Tianjin Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (TAEFI).
We are making ongoing investments in Tianjin because of the citys unique geographical
advantages, friendly investment environment and full-fledged support of industry, said Horton. We
are confident that Tianjins strategy of industry-led economic development will continue fueling the
tremendous growth weve experienced here.
Horton discussed PPGs plans to leverage its technological strengths to provide the Chinese market
with additional innovative green products and top-quality services. He highlighted the companys
intention to continue serving the community and focusing on bettering the quality of life and work for
all employees.

Cathy Yan, general manager of PPG corporate and government affairs, Asia Pacific, joined Horton
and 200 others at the event. Attendees included Tianjins vice mayor, Ren Xuefeng, as well as other
Tianjin officials and foreign business leaders. Horton met with Xuefeng before the event to exchange
views about PPG and Tianjins development.


PPG donates $18,000 for Chester-area programs

PPG Chester Manufacturing Manager Al Reid (far left) meets students participating in the
Clemson University and Chester County 4-H Science on the Move program at one of the
groups events. Click here for more photos.
The PPG Industries Foundation donated nearly $18,000 to seven Chester County organizations for
educational and human-services programs. Each grant was made on behalf of PPGs fiber glass
manufacturing facility in Chester, S.C., and represents PPG Industries commitment to supporting
local organizations that provide needed resources in the community.
The recent grants helped:

Clemson University and Chester County 4-H offer the Science on the Move program that brings
mobile science and technology education to different communities;
Communities in Schools of Chester County, Inc., continue to support efforts that keep kids in
school, off drugs and alcohol, and out of trouble;
Chester County Public Education Foundation provide funding for Chester County School District
student activities and scholarships;
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas provide economic education to local students;
United Way of Chester County continue to support various community activities;
York Technical College Foundation offer summer externships for local teachers through the
Catawba Regional Education Center; and
Saluda Trail Middle School fund a student robotics team.
Each of these organizations does great work offering opportunities and support in the Chester
County community, and we hope this funding will help them continue and expand their valued
efforts, said Al Reid, manufacturing manager at PPG Chester. PPG is pleased to support
organizations that directly impact its communities and improve the lives of our youth and other
residents.

For more information, visit www.ppgfoundation.com.


Southeast chapter of WLC conducts kick-off meeting

Almost 60 employees attended the kick-off meeting for the Southeast chapter of the Women's
Leadership Council.
About 60 employees representing three strategic business units attended the kick-off meeting of the
Southeast chapter of PPGs Womens Leadership Council (WLC) at the aerospace facility in
Huntsville, Ala.
The event featured a review of the WLC vision and mission, a presentation of the chapters 2014
goals, a tour of the Huntsville facility and a personality test and evaluation. The day also included a
question and answer session featuring Ann Wommack, senior account manager, aerospace;
Michelle Welch, WLC chairperson and business director, teslin substrate products; Patty Kimm,
export compliance coordinator, aerospace; and Janet Castens, business analyst, aerospace.
Our goal is to offer programs and activities that will support the WLCs mission to attract, retain and
develop woman leaders, said Trish Warren, chairperson of the WLC Southeast chapter and control
store manager, architectural coatings. We are excited that our first major event brought together so
many women to get the conversation and work started.

Key activities for 2014 include developing toolkits for onboarding and mentoring programs, providing
new exempt female employees with pertinent PPG information, creating teams for the Susan G.
Komen Race for the Cure and identifying locations to execute the Girl Scouts STEM (science,
technology, engineering and math) badge program.
The chapter represents PPG businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Tianjin plant hits 100,000-ton annual production milestone

PPGs Tianjin coatings production facility celebrates achieving a 100,000-ton annual
production volume for the first time in 2013.
PPGs Tianjin, China, coatings plant the companys largest coatings complex in the world
celebrated reaching a new production record of 100,000 tons of coatings.
This is a major milestone, said John Richter, vice president of operations, coatings, Asia Pacific.
Tianjin has been a wonderful success story. Im certain that through the joint efforts of Tianjins
employees, the plant will continue setting records.

During the ceremony, plant manager Shan Qi and seven veteran employees pressed the filling
switch to achieve the 100,000-ton milestone. Shan also introduced the plants new semi-automatic
filling machine, conveyor system and automatic palletizer.

Employees participating in the event represented the following areas of the plant: Zhang Huidong, E-
Coat Cell; Shao Yonglai, IC CE/IF Cell; Wang Lipeng, IC Wood Cell; Hu Jie, IC HDE Cell; Xu Bin,
Auto Solvent Borne Cell; Sun Hao, Auto Waterborne Cell; and Sun Chunxiang, Warehouse.
The Tianjin facility, which began production in 1995, manufactures both automotive original
equpiment manufacturer (OEM) and industrial coatings. It is PPGs largest coatings production
facility in the Asia Pacific region and globally.

Read the current edition of PPG Global for more Asia Pacific news.


PMC business launches new light-duty products website

Front page of new high performance coatings website

PPGs protective and marine coatings (PMC) business recently launched a new website dedicated
to PPGs high performance coatings light-duty protective products.
The website incorporates PPGs new branding standards and focuses on PMCs vision to be the
worlds most customer-preferred supplier of protective and marine coatings.
Advantages of the website include a simplified page layout and easy navigation. Current and
prospective customers can search for product by brand name, gain insight on coating chemistry and
locate the nearest store. A key feature of the website is easy access to material safety data sheets
and product/technical data sheets on each product page.
Donna Christofel, manager, light-duty brands, protective and marine coatings; Jamie Cowden,
marketing communications manager, protective and marine coatings; Brian Turi, manager,
commercial products and services, architectural coatings; and Mark Wanczak, digital marketing lead,
IT, architectural coatings, collaborated to develop the new website.
Click here to visit www.ppghighperformancecoatings.com.


PPG programs fund typhoon relief

Example of the destruction caused in the Philippines by Typhoon Yolanda.
PPG programs contributed more than $11,000 toward relief efforts in the Philippines after Typhoon
Yolanda last November. U.S. employees donated $4,760 to the American Red Cross, which PPG
matched through its Matching Gifts program to provide a total donation of $9,520. The Matching
Gifts program provides an incentive for personal giving by PPG employees by matching their
contributions to eligible institutions in the United States.
These donations funded the American Red Crosss efforts to purchase and distribute emergency
relief items such as food, shelter supplies, hygiene kits and mosquito nets, and to provide cash
grants that help typhoon survivors address storm-related needs.
PPG employees in the Asia Pacific region donated $890 to the Give2Asia Typhoon Yolanda
recovery fund. PPG matched the amount, providing a total donation of $1,780.
Give2Asias primary investment will focus on rebuilding Guiuan, the first municipality to be hit by
Yolanda. Typhoon Yolanda affected 50,000 residents and damaged approximately 12,000 homes in
the municipality, which is the third-poorest in the Philippines.
To help this vulnerable area transition to long-term recovery, Give2Asia developed a plan that
includes re-starting livelihoods and providing supplies for fishermen, coconut farmers and small
retailers; promoting disaster preparedness in the rebuilding of infrastructure as protection against
future storms; and using micro-finance loans to combat price inflation and restore access to staple
foods through small retailers.
For more information about PPGs matching gifts program and other disaster relief efforts, please
visit www.ppgfoundation.com.
CHROMATIC system launched in Paris

PPG's architectural coatings business in France recently launched the CHROMATIC system.
More than 500 people recently joined the leadership of PPGs architectural coatings business in
France to celebrate the launch of CHROMATIC comprehensive and interactive color system. The
system has the potential to change the way design professionals and other customers choose and
use color for commercial and residential use.
The CHROMATIC system and its palette of 1,170 of unique tones is supported by a range of
marketing materials for specialized wholesalers and distributors. This includes the Cube built-in
video capability; Color Box format fans (color samples) and the launch of chromaticstore.com, which
offers an array of online professional services. Through chromaticstore.com, visitors can order color
samples or made-to-measure samples, color charts, or color studies with calibrated printing. The
users can also access a photo simulator, color-formulation hotline and other tools to help
differentiate themselves and market their respective services more effectively. The site was
developed in partnership with PPG information technology specialists in the United States who
helped create PPGs highly interactive Voice of Color website.
The CHROMATIC system offers customers the experience and know-how of all of our brands, said
Loic Derrien, general manager, architectural coatings (AC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA),
Southern Europe. Based on the strength of our brands, the CHROMATIC system has the potential
to become the color reference for professionals."
The CHROMATIC system launch, conducted in Paris, featured JonOne, a highly-regarded American
street artist. He engaged guests with a live performance and created a vibrant piece of art inspired
by the CHROMATIC palette. PPG AC France donated the artwork to Paint A Smile, an organization
which uses paint and color to help make hospitals more welcoming and cheerful for patients.

EMEA announces new Wellness Leadership Team

Luis Herrero, J ean-Marie Greindl, Brenda Fisk, Rene Bos, Carina Gomes, J aclyn Thorold,
Mark Chapman and Luis Aragon (l-r) are part of a new team that will lead wellness efforts
across EMEA.
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As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the health and well-being of its employees and their
families, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) has established a new Wellness Leadership Team
(WLT) that will develop and guide wellness programs across EMEA sites.
The team met in late January at PPGs EMEA headquarters in Rolle, Switzerland, to launch their
efforts. In the coming months, they will work to raise the awareness of health and wellness programs
among all EMEA employees. The main focus will be the four PPG Wellness Absolutes, including
exercise, stress management, nutrition and health screenings. The group will also higlight PPGs 10
Keys of Healthy Living, available at wellness.ppg.com. Finally, the team will develop Key
Performance Indicators to help measure the effectiveness of wellness programming among
employees and their families.
Members of the WLT include Luis Herrero, Mark Chapman, Jaclyn Thorold, Rene Bos, Brenda Fisk,
Richard Tepper, Carina Gomes and Luis Aragon. A sub-committee comprised of Herrero, Aragon,
Patrice Combedimanche, Petra Bauerova, James Beech, Paolo Benvenuto, Elisabetta Cascone and
Lus Herrero will work closely with the WLT to develop wellness programs for colleagues who work
outside company facilities, such as Field and TSSR people, Deco stores, among others.

Prominent Paints wins 'Most Innovative Award'

Michael Valsecchi, Mark Swartz, Jessica Baldeo, Niels Bormans, Sipho Motloung, Jackie
Putter and Pierre Taag (l-r) were part of the team that represented PPG Prominent Paints at
the 2014 MassBuild Confex.
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PPGs Prominent Paints, a leading manufacturer of architectural coatings in South Africa, received
the Most Innovative Product award in the paint category at the influential 2014 MassBuild Confex
conducted recently in Sun City, South Africa.
The award recognizes the efforts of the Prominent Paints team regarding the research, development
and launch of Evolve, a new paint product that is perhaps one of the most environmentally-friendly
paints on the market. Evolve is completely lead-free, contains zero solvents, is 70 percent organic
and has no volatile organic compounds.
The recognition is likely to strengthen the already-productive relationship between Prominent Paints
and Wal-Mart. MassBuild is the core paint channel for Wal-Mart in South Africa.
We work well with Wal-Mart on the African continent, said Niels Bormans, managing director,
Prominent Paints, and regional business director, Southern & Eastern Africa. With the success of
MassBuild behind us, we look forward to continuing our relationship with them and other
distributors.