PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2015--
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has declared force
majeure on the production of architectural, residential and specialty
glass products for customers located in the western U.S. and Canada
because of unanticipated mechanical production issues at its Fresno,
California, flat glass manufacturing facility. The company has been
unable to produce glass at the facility since Aug. 30. Although PPG is
working to resume normal operations, there is currently no timeline for
restoring production of commercial-grade glass at the facility.
"We are working to solve mechanical issues at the facility that are
prohibiting production and affecting our ability to meet customers'
demands at this time," said Richard Beuke, PPG vice president, flat
glass. "PPG is working diligently to minimize disruptions to our
customers by supplying glass from other manufacturing facilities and
bringing the Fresno facility back into safe operation as soon as
possible."
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
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