TURIN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2016--
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced it has been named Sustainability Supplier of
the Year by the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Group for its Europe,
Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
FCA Group annually recognises a long-time supplier with the award at the
Qualitas Supplier Convention in Turin, Italy, following judging by a
panel of FCA representatives. Among about 1,000 suppliers, the FCA Group
selected PPG based on satisfying rigorous criteria and exhibiting a
long-term strategic commitment to a programme incorporating
environmental, safety, social and economic sustainability.
“We have worked with FCA for many years to ensure that our
sustainability goals are aligned,” said Jean-Marie Greindl, president,
PPG Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and PPG vice president,
automotive coatings, EMEA. “We are honoured that the company has
recognized our efforts. We look forward to continuing our partnership
and developing new initiatives that support healthy environments,
communities and economies.”
PPG has been a global strategic partner to the FCA Group for over 30
years, and both companies assign key strategic importance to
sustainability efforts.
For information about PPG’s automotive OEM (original equipment
manufacturer) coatings products and services, visit www.ppgautocoatings.com.
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.™
PPG’s 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
colour, 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 2015 were
$15.3 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com
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Source: PPG Industries
PPG Corporate Communications - EMEA
Ken Armistead, +44-1924-354848
EMEACommunications@ppg.com