PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

Unrivaled performance and protection

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

Unrivaled performance and protection
Our mission

Contents

To support our customers by providing superior

products, service and solutions.

4 PPG Industries
5 PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

To help our customers gain competitive advantage

in their markets.
To operate in a responsible, environmentally
friendly manner.

6 Scale and Capability

7 Safety and Environment
8 Products and Innovation

To develop innovative solutions that deliver protection,

aesthetics and optimized product performance.

9 Operations and Manufacturing

10 Service and Support

2014 Segment Net Sales

Performance Coatings* 57%

*Includes PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

Glass 7%

Industrial Coatings 36%

PPG Industries - the strength of a global group

PPG: innovation, sustainability and color

Building a strong platform for future growth

PPG Industries, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania, USA, is a multi-billion dollar organization.
Our vision is to continue to be the worlds leading
coatings and specialty materials company. Through
leadership in innovation, sustainability and color. PPG
helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer
products, construction markets and aftermarkets to
enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any
other company.

Since 1883, when PPG was founded as the Pittsburgh

Plate Glass Co., the company has grown steadily and is
now a global enterprise with operations in every part of
the world. From the late 1990s, we have developed from
a North American-centric, chemical, coatings and glass
business to become the leading global coatings and
specialty products company.

As owner-operators, our people share a deep sense of

pride and a firm commitment to the company, creating
the success and stature we enjoy today. PPG Industries,
Inc. (PPG) is a publicly owned company with shares
traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and operates
in nearly 70 countries around the world. Sales in 2014
were USD 15.4 billion.

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Our expansion has been driven by organic growth,

targeted acquisitions and divestitures, operational
excellence, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. In
recent years, this growth has been accelerated by a
series of acquisitions.

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings - unrivaled performance and protection

PPG is a world leader in protective and marine coatings
We develop products that protect customers assets
in some of the worlds most demanding conditions
and environments.
It is not just our experience that enables us to anticipate
and meet the challenges of the global protective and
marine coatings industries it is the unique way we
operate that makes us so special. Our aim is to deliver
the most effective solution by working closely with our
customers and gain a greater understanding of their
specific needs. In this way we are able to develop the
market-leading coatings for which we are renowned
throughout the world.
Experience and technical ability are essential to any
organization. Importantly, it is our people that make the
real difference. We are rightly proud of our products,
and passionate about providing the highest levels of
customer support in the industry. This focus on customer
service is maintained by the total dedication and
professionalism of our people.

We already offer some of the most innovative and

highly regarded coatings brands around the world.
Our products protect a wide range of assets in markets
across the globe. However, we are not complacent about
our success. By continuous growth and development
we can provide even more valuable services and
products to our customers.
Our aim is to become the worlds leading protective and
marine coatings company: unrivaled in performance and
protection among asset owners, contractors, fabricators
and applicators across the globe. It is our goal to achieve
this in a responsible and accountable way.
We are therefore inspired by five core values that
represent the essence of our organization:
Dedication to the customer
Respect for the dignity, rights and contributions
of employees
Open, honest communications
Recognition of the concerns and needs of society
Responsibility to shareholders

Our culture has its roots in integrity, truth

and openness. It is naturally associated with
technical expertise, quality and reliability.

Scale and capability - experience across a wide range of industries

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PPG), part of PPGs

Performance Coatings business segment, is uniquely
placed to offer the highest-quality coatings for the
protective and marine coatings industries.

Although we provide products and services to the global

marketplace, day-to-day operations with customers are
closely managed at the local level, so you get complete
support when and wherever you need.

Whatever your requirement, our proven products and

technologies can safeguard a wide variety of assets in
the markets we serve. The knowledge we have gained
throughout the world has given us an unrivaled heritage
and level of technical expertise: experience that guarantees
exceptional products, performance and service.

Markets we serve:
Civil infrastructure
Marine
Mining
Offshore

A truly global organization

No matter what the size of your organization, PPG has
the scale and resources to deliver outstanding support,
with well-established operations in over 60 countries.
Our market reach is matched by our production facilities,
stock points, shops and sales offices, as well as through
an extensive network of distributors, agents and other
third parties.
With our focus on total customer satisfaction, you can
be assured of the most comprehensive response to meet
your requirements.

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Our customers:
Applicators
Charterers
Contractors
Engineering firms

Petrochemical
Power
Rail

Fabricators
Management companies
OEMs
Yards

Experience, innovation and integrity that is

what makes PPG the ideal coatings partner.

The SIGMAGLIDE product is a market-leading fouling release coating,

which prevents the build-up of barnacles, algae and other organisms
on the hulls of vessels without the use of biocides.

The NOVAGUARD coating is a one-coat system. This solvent-free phenolic

epoxy coating improves work safety, and has wide chemical resistance to biofuels,
crude oil and unleaded gasolines, providing maximum storage flexibility.

Safety and environment - PPGs commitment shows

Safety and environmental considerations
Consistent with all elements of our business, PPG strives
to attain excellence and the highest standards in both
safety and the environment.
As a conscientious, global organization we believe in
responsible business growth, a principle that underpins
all our commercial activities. So we are committed to
operating in a fully accountable manner that is protective
of people and all environmental issues. Through our
business and manufacturing practices, as well as our
innovative products, we are focused on stewardship
and conservation, which not only helps protect the
environment, but also gives PPG a competitive
advantage in the marketplace.
PPG is therefore ideally positioned to develop products
that help to improve health and safety, and contribute
to environmental care and energy saving. Central to
PPGs position on energy and the environment is PPGs
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Policy. The EHS
Policy is implemented using PPGs EHS Management
System, the elements of which form the cornerstone
for global operations of all the companys facilities.

PPGs dedication to sustainability goes beyond simply

making products. You will find that our innovations are
helping to address some of the worlds most pressing
problems on energy, the environment, security and
other related issues.
If you would like to find out more about this area,
our Corporate Sustainability Report provides an
in-depth view of our status and progress on
economic, environmental and safety, and social
involvement initiatives.

We are committed to the welfare of our

employees, the wider environment that
we share with the rest of the world
and we do not cut corners.

Products and innovation - proven performance worldwide

Our products

Innovation and technology

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PPG) has

products that protect customers assets in the worlds
most demanding conditions and environments.
Our exceptional heritage has resulted in a range of
products that are tried and trusted to deliver consistent
performance in their given markets.

Innovation and technology have been integral to our

companys success throughout its history. It is this
focus on technological advancement that has made
PPG one of the worlds leading makers of protective
and marine coatings. All our performance-enhancing
coating solutions are built on an in-depth knowledge
of the industry, our customers day-to-day challenges,
and the environmental, health and safety standards in
the marketplace. By working in close partnership with
our customers, we understand the constantly changing
demands that they face. So we make it our goal to
provide innovative, value-added coatings matching the
requirements of the markets we serve, not just for today
but also for tomorrow.

Working closely with our customers, we blend technical

and business skills creating solutions to meet the
constantly changing demands in all sectors.
As part of PPG Industries, we are uniquely placed to
offer a complete service, so you will enjoy the resources,
stability and capability of a worldwide organization. Our
business is built on firm foundations, enabling us to
provide not only market-leading products and services,
but also a level of support unmatched in the market.

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Our products are tried and trusted

to deliver consistent performance
in their given markets worldwide.

Operations and manufacturing - global reach and local support

Operational excellence

Global reach and local support

PPG is at the forefront of innovative coatings technology,

creating enhanced efficiencies in all markets. As a
global organization we take our ethical responsibilities
extremely seriously. That is why we are dedicated to
pursuing operational excellence, and recognize the
impact of all production processes on the environment.

The specific demands of the protective and marine

coatings market means that our operations, including
account managers and customer service, are organized
to serve all our customers, wherever they operate across
the globe. Strategically located storage depots and color
network centers support this function, delivering
a worldwide service that is second-to-none.

PPGs blueprint for the future is to design, build and

operate our facilities in ways that prevent harm to public
health, the environment, and also conserve energy, water
and raw materials.
We aim to provide the highest standards of product
quality and performance, implementing the same
production methods at every plant throughout the world.
This guarantees consistent product performance at
all times, helping to reduce your downtime and boost
productivity.

World-class manufacturing
Total reliability in quality levels, product performance
and production methods.
Consistent product performance guaranteed worldwide.
Reduce environmental impact and help customs
improve their environmental performance.
Continuous assessment to further improve
production processes.

We have over 120 stock points, 15 hub and

distribution centers, and 34 manufacturing
facilities spread across all continents.

Service and support - delivering total customer satisfaction

Total customer support
Supplying high-quality, reliable coatings is only one of
our strengths. At PPG Protective & Marine Coatings
(PPG) we also focus on giving complete customer value.
This core principle is part of our DNA and drives all our
interactions, improving processes and delivery systems,
simplifying products, and working in close harmony with
our customers. In this way we are able to gain a true
understanding of their business and develop new and
innovative solutions to solve their technical challenges.
We are proud to have a dedicated, knowledgeable
workforce, and you will find us easy to work with,
friendly and professional, with a genuine desire to deliver
improved value at all times.

Expert service
Our aim is to provide the most effective products and
processes for each application, supported by the best
possible technical service and advice, with experts based
locally in over 60 countries.

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It is because of our in-depth involvement in the day-today working reality, and challenging demands within the
protective and marine coatings industries, that enables
us to add real value to our customers operations. Our
account managers, R&D personnel and technical service
representatives are able to offer professional advice and
optimal coating solutions, based on experience gained in
all environments and conditions worldwide.
These dedicated teams of experts can work closely
with you to ensure that you enjoy the best possible
return on investment. Trained and independently
certified professionals are able to assess your precise
requirements in detail, allowing them to propose optimal
coating solutions to fit your specific project criteria. In
addition, a qualified technical representative can be
assigned to provide technical advice and onsite support
you may require during application on any project.
This delivers a real business benefit. By providing
customized training, laboratory testing and guidance
throughout the coating processes, we help our customers
make the best decisions on the selected coating system,
resulting in maximum performance and minimum
expensive downtime.

 What our customers say

The product quality is important, yes, but its
the service that makes the difference. With
PPG I know I can rely on them totally.
Engineering firm

We cant afford downtime and have to make

sure were operating efficiently. PPG have the
know-how and people that help us achieve
both objectives.
Tank storage owner

We needed an effective antifouling coating

solution. PPG provided that with the added
benefit of significant fuel savings.
Vessel owner

Quality

Our customers have access to a global infrastructure

The key to further strengthening the benefits to our

customers is our Total Quality Process. Through
teamwork and individual actions, every PPG associate
is challenged to continuously devise ways of improving
their job, as well as related processes so we all generate
added customer value.

Service: worldwide technical service through

our teams of experts (based in over 60 countries).
Support: experts can work closely with you to
assess your specific requirements and select
optimal coating solutions.
Expertise: qualified technical representatives,
independently certified (ACQPA, FROSIO, NACE, etc.).
Advice: professionals can be assigned for
any technical advice and onsite control you
may require during application.

The customer is at the heart of everything we do: learning

their exact needs; doing the right things the first time,
every time; giving customers the product they want,
when they want it.

Unrivaled performance and protection

We continuously strive for total

customer satisfaction.

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings is a business partner

that you can rely on, wherever you operate in the world.
We have the people, the products and the processes to
make your business more competitive.

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