| 05-22-13 | PPG begins producing protective and marine coatings at Poland facility – Additional manufacturing supports regional PMC business expansion | Protective and Marine Coatings | Europe,Middle East, Africa | |
| 05-20-13 | PPG completes acquisition of Deft, expands aerospace coatings business | Aerospace | Global | Acquisitions |
| 05-17-13 | Bankruptcy court issues confirmation opinion on Pittsburgh Corning reorganization plan | Financial | North America | Pittsburgh Corning |
| 05-15-13 | Delta Trailers chooses PPG commercial coatings – Product performance, industry support cited as chief factors in decision | Automotive Refinish | North America | Commercial Coatings |
| 05-14-13 | PPG introduces new color support program – Experts on call to provide elevated levels of on-site, remote technology services | Automotive Refinish | North America | PPG Color Support Program |
| 05-13-13 | PPG appoints Boone as market manager, residential glass segment – 33-year pro to help window makers, consumers meet stricter energy-saving mandates | Flat Glass | Global | Personnel |
| 05-09-13 | PPG wins innovation award for INNOFIBER XM high-modulus fiber glass | Fiber Glass | Asia/Pacific | Awards and Recognition |
| 05-08-13 | PPG to present at Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference 2013 | Financial | North America | |
| 05-08-13 | PPG sets up Social Responsibility Research Fund at Tsinghua University – Fund offers support to social responsibility research projects | Corporate | Asia/Pacific | Global Charitable Contributions Program |
| 05-07-13 | PPG reaches key waterborne conversion milestone – Use of PPG waterborne products in National Rule areas exceeds use in low-VOC compliant regions | Automotive Refinish | North America | Waterborne Coatings |
| 05-07-13 | PPG Fiber Glass sells interest in PPG-Devold joint venture – Company will continue to supply wind energy industry | Fiber Glass | Global | Joint Ventures |
| 05-07-13 | SIGMA SYLADVANCE 700 coating protects vessels with flexible service speeds, trade patterns – New product is ‘entry-level’ addition to SIGMA SYLADVANCE range | Protective and Marine Coatings | Global | SIGMA SYLADVANCE 700 Coating |
| 05-06-13 | PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS brand unveils THE VOICE OF COLOR Paint Your Own Room Visualizer mobile version – THE VOICE OF COLOR program enables homeowners, designers to ‘paint’ space from tablet’s mobile browser | Architectural Coatings | North America | THE VOICE OF COLOR Program |
| 05-02-13 | PPG to showcase SOLARBAN 67 glass at AIA National Convention and Expo – New glass catalog, online education center, eView tool to be highlighted | Flat Glass | North America | PPG IDEASCAPES |
| 04-30-13 | PPG Chairman and CEO Charles E. Bunch appears on CNBC's 'Mad Money with Jim Cramer' | Corporate | Global | Media Interview |
| 04-30-13 | PPG expands Paint It application to NEXA AUTOCOLOR brand – Popular online color tool broadens capabilities | Automotive Refinish | North America | Paint It Tool |
| 04-25-13 | PPG launches new sustainability framework, issues 2012 Sustainability Report – Company announces 2020 sustainability goals | Corporate | Global | Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability |
| 04-24-13 | PPG at Wells Fargo Securities 2013 Industrial and Construction Conference – Navikas to participate May 8 in New York | Financial | North America | |
| 04-23-13 | USS Freedom repainted with AMERCOAT 240, PSX 700SG coatings by PPG – First warship to feature camouflage paint scheme since Eisenhower administration | Protective and Marine Coatings | North America | AMERCOAT and PSX Coatings |
| 04-23-13 | PPG opens automotive coatings development and application center in Tianjin – New waterborne coatings manufacturing facility starts operation | Automotive OEM Coatings | Asia/Pacific | Expansion |
| 04-23-13 | PPG donates $10,000 to Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh – Grant supports reading programs in two Wilkinsburg elementary schools | Corporate | North America | PPG Industries Foundation |
| 04-19-13 | PPG holds second ‘Eco Classroom’ open day in Tianjin – Supporting environmental protection through deepened ties with local communities | Corporate | Asia/Pacific | Corporate Social Responsibility |
| 04-18-13 | PPG reports first quarter results | Financial | Global | Earnings |
| 04-18-13 | PPG directors approve quarterly dividend increase to 61 cents per share | Financial | Global | Dividend |
| 04-18-13 | PPG chairman notes strategic progress, record financials during annual meeting | Financial | Global | Annual Meeting |
| 04-18-13 | Disney and GLIDDEN brand bring home magic with new line of paints, specialty finishes – Families encouraged to spread magic with nationwide ‘My Magic Room PJ Party’ events | Architectural Coatings | North America | GLIDDEN Paint |
| 04-16-13 | PPG wins 2013 Automotive News PACE Award for ANDARO tint dispersions | Automotive OEM Coatings | North America | Awards and Recognition |
| 04-11-13 | PPG to acquire aerospace coatings producer Deft | Aerospace | Global | Acquisitions |
| 04-05-13 | SOLARBAN 67 glass by PPG introduces new architectural glass aesthetic – Virtually imperceptible coating transmits, reflects true ambient color, light | Flat Glass | Global | SOLARBAN 67 Glass |
| 04-03-13 | PPG to announce first quarter 2013 results April 18 | Financial | Global | Earnings |
| 04-03-13 | PPG appoints Liebenguth as general manager, optical materials | Optical Products | Global | Personnel |
| 04-02-13 | PPG-painted 'Checkered Past' takes 50th annual Ridler Award – Painter Charley Hutton creates winning custom-car finish | Automotive Refinish | North America | ENVIROBASE High Performance Coatings |
| 04-02-13 | PPG introduces VISTACOOL ATLANTICA glass for commercial buildings – Moderately reflective, emerald green glass offers spectral selectivity in any climate zone | Flat Glass | Global | VISTACOOL ATLANTICA Glass |
| 04-01-13 | PPG completes acquisition of AkzoNobel North American architectural coatings business | Financial | North America | Acquisitions |
| 04-01-13 | Sinetar to lead combined PPG North American architectural coatings business | Architectural Coatings | North America | |
| 03-29-13 | PPG Aerospace celebrates 4,000-day safety milestone at ASC-Suzhou | Aerospace | Asia/Pacific | |
| 03-28-13 | PPG appoints Sklarsky as executive vice president, finance | Personnel | Global | |
| 03-28-13 | PPG launches online glass education center – Site provides answers about designing, specifying and building with glass | Flat Glass | Global | PPG Glass Education Center |
| 03-27-13 | Kentucky-based Gipe Automotive named PPG Platinum Distributor of the Year | Automotive Refinish | North America | PPG Platinum Distributor of the Year |
| 03-25-13 | PPG wins GL certification for high-modulus glass composition fibers | Fiber Glass | Global | Wind Energy Industry Certification |
| 03-25-13 | Several PPG products receive GREENGUARD certification – Interior paints recognized in programs of Indoor Air Quality, Children & Schools | Architectural Coatings | North America | Product Certification |
| 03-20-13 | U.S. Department of Energy honors PPG scientists for advances in OLED lighting – PPG develops low-cost integrated glass substrate for commercial OLED lighting | Flat Glass | North America | OLED Technology, Awards and Recognition |
| 03-19-13 | PPG donates $57,500 for STEM-related education in fiber glass plant communities – Funds support college, community programs near three fiber glass facilities | Fiber Glass | North America | PPG Industries Foundation |
| 03-16-13 | PPG announces North American launch of TRIBRID lenses – X-Cel Optical and Thai Optical Group participate with PPG at Vision Expo East event | Optical Products | North America | TRIBRID Lens Material |
| 03-14-13 | Sekmakas of PPG to present at Nomura Global Chemical Industry Leaders Conference | Financial | Global | |
| 03-14-13 | PPG Bodelshausen facility: A center of excellence in technology, manufacturing | Packaging Coatings | Europe,Middle East, Africa | |
| 03-14-13 | PPG hails Toyota of Orlando naming as 'Collision Center of the Year' – Customer wins Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown Award | Automotive Refinish | North America | MVP Business Solutions |
| 03-13-13 | PPG automotive refinish paint popular with airbrush artists | Automotive Refinish | Global | ENVIROBASE High Performance Coatings |
| 03-12-13 | PPG researchers developing technologies to help increase fuel efficiency | Automotive OEM Coatings | North America | |
| 03-11-13 | PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS brand launches ‘Pin It to Win It’ promotion – Pinterest followers of THE VOICE OF COLOR program can get paint swatches to create bold designs, projects | Architectural Coatings | North America | PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS |
| 03-07-13 | New PPG data sheet matches powder coatings, AAMA performance specs | Industrial Coatings | North America | |
| 03-07-13 | PPG to feature innovative technology and products at JEC Europe 2013 – Emerging technology and industry-standard products showcased | Fiber Glass | Global | |
| 03-06-13 | New brochure highlights PPG Residential IG Service Center capabilities | Flat Glass | North America | Residential IG Service Center |
| 03-05-13 | PPG introduces CPC COLOR ACCURATE G3 software | Automotive Refinish | North America | Commercial Coatings |
| 03-05-13 | Innovative products, services combine for competitive edge in PPG Aerospace | Aerospace | Global | |
| 03-01-13 | PPG announces NTEA show participation | Automotive Refinish | North America | Commercial Coatings |
| 03-01-13 | PPG presented technologies at China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair | Optical Products | Asia/Pacific | |
| 02-21-13 | PPG announces executive appointments | Personnel | Global | |
| 02-21-13 | SIGMA ECOFLEET 690 coating provides high performance antifouling for short sea, coastal shipping – Predictable antifouling protection at variable operating speeds in aggressive fouling environments | Protective and Marine Coatings | Global | SIGMA ECOFLEET Marine Coatings |
| 02-19-13 | PPG to sponsor 60th annual Progressive Architecture Awards Celebration | Flat Glass | Global | PPG IDEASCAPES |
| 02-19-13 | PPG Aerospace qualifies nine coatings systems to aerospace specification – AMS 3095A qualification aids airlines in selecting exterior paint for mixed fleets | Aerospace | Global | Coatings |
| 02-15-13 | Funyak of PPG to speak at Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) Conference – Will preview new SOLARBAN 67 glass at Glass Association of North America event | Flat Glass | North America | SOLARBAN Glass |
| 02-15-13 | PPG to display new DURASTAR, DURAFORM coatings at Frame Building Expo – Company also highlighting next-generation DURANAR coatings | Industrial Coatings | North America | Coil Coatings |
| 02-15-13 | PPG set to exhibit at NATM show | Automotive Refinish | North America | Commercial Coatings |
| 02-11-13 | San Diego hospital with PPG glass named best of 2012 by ENR California – Palomar Medical Center West features SOLARBAN 60 and SOLARBAN 70XL glasses | Flat Glass | North America | SOLARBAN Glass |
| 02-04-13 | PPG celebrates 1,000 installations of SIGMACARE PLUS system | Protective and Marine Coatings | Global | SIGMACARE PLUS System |
| 02-01-13 | PPG executives and directors participated in split-off exchange offer for commodity chemicals business | Financial | Global | Share Exchange Offer |
| 02-01-13 | PPG industrial coatings adds electronic materials products, capabilities – Spraylat technology, PPG support expand customer options for conductive inks | Industrial Coatings | Global | Electronic Materials Group |
| 01-31-13 | PPG glass requests for LEED documentation surpass 1,000 – Commercial, education markets lead pace as average building size shrinks | Flat Glass | North America | PPG IDEASCAPES |
| 01-31-13 | PPG announces final proration factor of 14.986286 percent for shares tendered in exchange offer | Financial | Global | Share Exchange Offer |
| 01-28-13 | PPG announces preliminary results of exchange offer – Intends to accept tendered shares and expects closing of the separation of its commodity chemicals business and the merger of the business with Georgia Gulf later today | Financial | Global | Share Exchange Offer |
| 01-28-13 | PPG finalizes separation of commodity chemicals business and merger of the business with Georgia Gulf – Company accepts shares tendered in exchange offer | Financial | Global | Mergers and Separations |
| 01-28-13 | PPG Dover plant recognizes Cheswold Volunteer Fire Co. | Corporate | North America | PPG Industries Foundation |
| 01-25-13 | PPG sets final exchange ratio of 3.2562 for split-off of commodity chemicals business | Financial | Global | Share Exchange Offer |
| 01-24-13 | PPG revs up for 2013 V-Twin Expo | Automotive Refinish | North America | |
| 01-23-13 | PPG releases 2013 show truck appearance schedule | Automotive Refinish | North America | |
| 01-22-13 | PPG distributor training program reaches 10,000-student milestone | Automotive Refinish | North America | Training |
| 01-22-13 | PPG PMC business earns SSPC Military Coatings Project Award of Excellence – Recognized for coatings performance on restoration of historic battleship | Protective and Marine Coatings | Global | Awards and Recognition |
| 01-21-13 | CLARVISTA glass recognized among ‘Products of the Year’ by USGlass magazine – Clear shower glass keeps showroom look longer than competing products | Flat Glass | North America | CLARVISTA Glass |
| 01-17-13 | PPG directors announce quarterly dividend of 59 cents per share | Financial | Global | Dividend |
| 01-15-13 | PPG touts industry innovations at 2013 North American International Auto Show – Executives discuss coatings, fiber glass and silica products at news conference | Corporate | North America | Automotive Industry |
| 01-14-13 | PPG in discussions with Essilor regarding Transitions Optical joint venture | Optical Products | Global | Transitions Optical Joint Venture |
| 01-14-13 | PPG reports record fourth quarter and full year results | Financial | Global | Earnings |
| 01-08-13 | PPG to announce fourth quarter 2012 results Jan. 14 | Financial | Global | Earnings |
| 01-03-13 | PPG launches ALK28-901 topcoat | Automotive Refinish | North America | Commercial Coatings |
| 01-03-13 | Virginia apartment complex first to showcase SOLARBAN 70XL/SUNCLEAN glass – Windows specified for sustainability, low maintenance, according to architect | Flat Glass | North America | SOLARBAN and SUNCLEAN Glasses |
| 01-03-13 | PPG launches Matte Clearcoat System for PPG GLOBAL REFINISH SYSTEM line | Automotive Refinish | North America | PPG GLOBAL REFINISH SYSTEM Line |
| 01-02-13 | PPG wins federal award to develop chemical-agent-resistant powder coatings – $1.5 million provided through SERDP for powder topcoat development | Industrial Coatings | North America | Powder Coatings |
| 01-02-13 | Dutch train station with PPG coatings wins national award | Protective and Marine Coatings | Europe,Middle East, Africa | |