Pittsburgh Plate Glassby Tom Bailey

Pittsburgh is the principal place of business.

• In 1883, Captain Ford (left) and John Pitcairn started this company in Creighton, PA. One hundred and thirty-one years later, PPG is the leading coatings manufacturer in the world. It also has a specialty materials and glass division.

Sales and net income 2013 & 2012Figures in millions.

2013 2012

Income before taxes

$1,489 $1,057

No cost info available.

NA NA

Net income from continuing operations

$1,034 $726

“We anticipate growth will remain the broadest in the U.S. economy…as favorable market conditions continue in

automotive OEM, architectural coatings and aerospace.”• Looking ahead to 2014, we expect

modest global growth to continue. We anticipate growth will remain the broadest in the U.S. economy, spanning across several coatings end-use markets as favorable market conditions continue in automotive OEM, architectural coatings and aerospace. We expect emerging regions growth to remain mixed, but we expect PPG to post solid aggregate growth based on the various end-markets the Company supplies. In Europe, economies appear to be improving but remain fragile.

Corporate Officers and PriceWaterhouse is PPG’s accounting

firm.Charles Bunch, Chief Executive Officer

Frank Sklarsky, Chief Financial Officer

I would not buy PPG stock today. I don’t have enough money with three kids, one in college next fall, to risk losing my investment. Maybe later in life, I would consider it because PPG is a Pennsylvania-based company which makes diverse quality products in the global market.

Thanks!