Print-Friendly Version

PPG IdeaScapes News and Events

PPG is a pioneer and innovative leader in the architectural glass and performance
glazings, high performance metal coatings and paints industries around the world.
Please review the links below for the latest news and information about PPG
IdeaScapes’ products, innovations, programs, conferences and events.

Recent IdeaScapes News

Architectural Glass

11-13-08
STARPHIRE glass helps generate solar power on world’s largest ‘green’ museum

10-06-08
PPG introduces SOLARBAN 80 OPTIBLUE glass – New architectural glass offers additional tints with exceptional solar control

08-18-08
PPG introduces glass tints with second-surface energy-efficiency coatings – Development comes as company celebrates 125th anniversary

06-16-08
PPG web tool compares energy, environmental costs of architectural glazings

03-24-08
Walker Glass and PPG form marketing alliance for acid-etched decorative glass

02-27-08
SOLARBAN 70XL glass now available for laminated glass applications

02-22-08
PPG researchers honored with 2008 Carnegie Science Award

02-01-08
White paper compares economic, environmental benefits of tinted low-e glasses

Metal Coatings

09-25-08
PPG to acquire BASF North American coil, extrusion coatings business – Acquisition demonstrates PPG commitment to key coatings segment

04-10-08
Architectural Window joins PPG certified applicator program

03-28-08
PPG earns 'Metal of Honor' award from Metal Roofing magazine

03-20-08
Tecnoglass joins international PPG certified applicator program – Company becomes first international member of PPG program

02-25-08
PPG promotions reflect expanding commitment to coil and extrusion coatings

01-04-08
PPG Coil & Extrusion Coatings names director of market development

Paints

04-17-08
PPG Architectural Coatings to increase prices in face of rising raw material, energy costs

04-15-08
PPG marine coatings first to be approved under IMO performance standard

01-22-08
PPG wins two SSPC Structure Awards for protective and marine coatings – Coatings projects recognized for aesthetic, industrial merit

PPG Green

12-18-2008
PPG publishes new sustainable building products brochure

11-03-2008
High-performance classroom of future built with PPG glass, coatings, paint

10-20-2008
PPG recognized as leader by Carbon Disclosure Project

09-14-2008
PPG glass, paint featured in eight of year’s top ten green building projects – AIA COTE Award winners for 2008 use SOLARBAN glass, PITTSBURGH Paints

01-28-2008
PPG becomes founding reporter of the climate registry

05-10-2007
Solarban 70XL wins Pennsylvania Environmental Council Award

04-16-2007
A greener Pittsburgh: Mayor Ravenstahl cites industry leadership of PPG, other local companies and organizations

03-14-2007
Solarban 70XL wins Shades of Green Award

Upcoming IdeaScapes Events

11-19-08
Greenbuild 2008 will be held in Boston, Massachusetts this year. Visit PPG IdeaScapes representatives from Glass, Metal Coatings and Paints at booth #2122.

10-1-08
Metalcon International 2008 will be held this year in Baltimore, Maryland. Look for PPG Coil and Extrusion Coatings representatives at Booth #2323.