Key achievements, product introductions and investments in 2025
February
- Expanded non-bisphenol A (non-BPA) internal packaging coatings lineup with introduction of PPG HOBA® Pro 2848 coating, meeting growing demand to package water, wine and other drinks in aluminum bottles.
- Announced the extension of PPG's Colorful Communities program for an additional 10 years, committing $15 million to celebrate the next decade of beautifying and revitalizing communities.
March
- Inaugurated a waterborne automotive coatings manufacturing plant in Samut Prakan, Thailand.
- Opened an automotive coatings color creation studio in Tianjin, China.
April
- Recognized two associate fellows for technical achievements aligned to growth.
- Added Leon Topalian to PPG's Board of Directors, effective July 16, 2025.
- Joined Make it Zero initiative to help reduce scope 3 carbon emissions in DIY sector.
May
- Committed to investing $380 million to build a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, N.C., expected to be completed in 2027.
- Introduced two new automotive refinish clearcoat products for value-focused and premium collision repair segments, using advanced, chemistry‑based AI tools.
- Launched PPG Enviroluxe Plus powder coatings with 18% post-consumer recycled plastic content.
- Showcased continued progress against 2030 sustainability targets.
- Became first U.S.-based coatings company to receive third-party certification of tools, processes that quantify environmental impact.
June
- Showcased innovations in paints, coatings and specialty products that enhance customer productivity and accelerate organic growth.
July
- Expanded easy-open end BPA-NI coatings for aluminum beverage cans.
- Announced milestone in reducing the carbon footprint of automotive manufacturing with ArcelorMittal.
- Completed 100th dry docking using electrostatic application.
August
- Renewed Asian Paints India joint venture in 15-year agreement.
- Integrated PPG ADJUSTRITE® commercial estimating platform with PPG PAINTMANAGER® XI color management software for enhanced efficiency and productivity for the commercial vehicle repair industry.
- Celebrated 10 years of PPG's Colorful Communities program at Pittsburgh school.
- Reached 3,000th global installation of PPG MOONWALK® automated paint mixing system.
September
- Announced partnership with Toyota Motor Europe to support its European body shop network.
- Introduced PPG MAGICMIX® software for high-quality repairs in all weather conditions.
- Launched PPG VELOCITY™ refinish system for U.S. body shops.
October
- Introduced PPG MIX'N'SHAKE™ automated stirring technology for body shops.
- Launched PPG ENVIROCRON® Extreme Protection Edge Plus powder coating.
- Celebrated 25 years of partnership with Universal Display Corporation.
November
- Received "AAA" rating for the second consecutive year from the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG ratings assessment, noting PPG as a "leader."
December
- Added Todd M. Schneider to PPG's Board of Directors, effective January 14, 2026.
- Delivered four consecutive quarters of organic growth, with +3% in Q4 2025 and +2% for the full year 2025, above the global paints and coatings market.