Employee volunteers and paint help to revitalize La Cruz neighborhood
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2015--
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL
COMMUNITIES™ project that helped to revitalize nearly 100 homes in the
“La Cruz” neighborhood of Itagui, Antioquia, Colombia, as part of its
global charitable-giving effort. The Colorful Communities program
provides PPG employee volunteers and products to bring color and
vitality to communities where the company operates around the world.
Launched earlier this year, the program increases PPG’s commitment to
investing in communities by adding $10 million to support efforts made
during a 10-year period.
The project brought together about 30 PPG employee volunteers from the
nearby Itagui coatings plant to use COMEX® brand paint products from
PPG-Comex to beautify the facades, windows and handrails of 98 homes in
the La Cruz neighborhood. During this event, PPG employees also provided
training to members of the community on how to manage hazardous waste
generated at home.
“PPG is committed to supporting the communities where it has a
presence,” said Ricardo Bribiesca, PPG general manager, Andean region.
“We are proud to be able to offer our products and people in order to
help our neighbors in La Cruz revitalize their area, which has been
affected by poverty.”
The PPG Colorful Communities initiative aims to enhance, protect
and beautify the neighborhoods where the company operates. Together with
community partners and PPG employee volunteers, the program supports
projects that transform community assets using donated PPG products. The Colorful
Communities program is currently engaged with a number of
communities and expects to complete more than 14 projects in 2015 in
North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
The Colorful Communities program is PPG’s signature initiative
for its community engagement efforts. In 2014, PPG and the PPG
Industries Foundation donated more than $5.7 million to hundreds of
community organizations across 24 countries around the world. These
investments focused on: education programs that teach young people
skills needed to succeed in studies and careers related to science,
technology, engineering and math, such as jobs in advanced
manufacturing; revitalization programs for buildings and community
spaces; and organizations important to employees through grant and
matching-funds programs.
PPG Industries and the PPG Industries Foundation aim to create brighter,
more colorful communities where PPG has a presence around the world. By
investing in educational opportunities, we help grow today’s skilled
workforce and develop tomorrow’s innovators in industries related to
coatings and specialty materials. With the support of our workforce,
financial contributions and PPG products, we help revitalize our
communities. Plus, we empower PPG employees to make an impact for causes
that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and
charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com.
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.™
PPG Industries' vision is to be the world’s leading coatings company by
consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable
solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products
and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and
color, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer
products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets to
enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded
in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more
than 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2014 were
$15.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol:PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com and
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Bringing innovation to the surface and Colorful Communities
are trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
Comex is a registered trademark of Consorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V.
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Source: PPG Industries, Inc.
PPG Industries, Inc.
Ricardo Bribiesca, +52 427-271-9100
PPG
Andean Region
bribiesca@ppg.com
or
Mark
Silvey, +1-412-434-3046
PPG Corporate Communications
silvey@ppg.com