PPG’s Oakwood Paint and Coatings Plant to Host Local High School Students to Mark National Manufacturing Day

OAKWOOD, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE: PPG) will hold an educational event at its Oakwood facility
for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students at Flowery
Branch High School. The Oct. 10 event is part of PPG’s efforts around
National Manufacturing Day, an initiative organized by the National
Association of Manufacturers (NAM) that aims to address the skilled
labor shortage, connect with future generations of manufacturers and
ensure the ongoing success of the manufacturing industry.

PPG’s facility employs more than 85 people and manufactures well-known
architectural paints, including GLIDDEN® paint and the PPG
PAINTS™ brand. Employees will tour the facility with students and
discuss the importance of STEM education and vocational training for
manufacturing in Georgia and as a potential career. U.S. Rep. Collins
will also attend the event.

“After a great National Manufacturing Day event last year, we plan to
provide an inside look at our manufacturing facility and engage with the
students to have a deep discussion of the real-world uses for STEM
education in the hope that it will spark students’ interest in the
manufacturing industry,” said Alexander George, PPG plant manager,
Oakwood.

George currently serves on the Hall County WBL (Work-Based Learning)
Advisory Committee and previously served on the advisory committee of
the Flowery Branch High School STEM program. PPG and the PPG Foundation
place an emphasis on supporting STEM programs around the country.

PPG and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to PPG
communities around the world. We donated nearly $9.8 million in 2016,
supporting hundreds of community organizations across 25 countries. By
investing in educational opportunities, we help grow today’s skilled
workforce and develop tomorrow’s innovators in fields related to
coatings and manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees to multiply
their impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their
volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com
and follow @PPG_Communities
on Twitter.

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At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints,
coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130
years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’
biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path
forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in
more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $14.3 billion in 2016.
We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and
transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.

We protect and beautify the world and PPG Paints are
trademarks and the PPG Logo is a registered trademark of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
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the PPG Group of Companies.

Contacts

PPG Media Contact:
Mark Silvey, +1 412-434-3046
Corporate
Communications
[email protected]
www.ppg.com