In 2019, we brought you 84 engaging stories, all featuring our colleagues, PPG People, talking about their careers, sustainability, important partnerships with customers, breakthrough innovations as well as lending a hand to our worthy communities.
Here, we would like to share with you just some of our many TOP stories from the last year.
Customers
MOONWALK – A Revolution in Automotive Refinish
Check out MOONWALK™, our new automated paint mixing system that will transform body shops!
Our Innovation Summit at The Omega European Masters
2019 was our third year of sponsoring the prestigious golf event and second year of hosting the Innovation Summit!
Innovations
Annette Talks 2020 Color of the Year
Meet Annette Vraa, a proud member of the Global Color Trend team, and learn more about our 2020 Color of the Year, Chinese Porcelain!
The Perfect Balance Between Science and Motherhood
Marta Gordel loves PPG’s fast-paced environment and is always seeking new opportunities to expand her knowledge. Read more about her life and career in our company.
It’s the People Who Drive Change
Mark Poland, technical manager at the recent acquisition Whitford, sees his job as a chance to learn from experience and use that to make a difference.
Emeline: The Chemists Behind the Coolest Facade Printing
Our colleague Emeline presented RAYCRON® coatings at the recent Innovation Summit. Find out more about her amazing career and get inspired by her story!
People
Career Stories - Olivier Magnin
Olivier Magnin, technical director of Industrial Coatings in EMEA, places his role at the heart of sustainable innovation. Learn the secrets behind Olivier’s successful international career!
Emmanuelle: Better Today Than Yesterday – Every Day!
Curious about what it takes to be a general manager of the Industrial Coatings? Get to know Emmanuelle Guerin with us!
The Most Challenging Situations Are the Ones You Learn the Most From
Find out about Henk Zech’s journey to company ambassador for our cultural change in this inspiring story.
Gender Diversity, Underpinning Our Automotive Business
Meet Giulia Krali, Quattordio’s expert on implementing our innovative Low Cure Technology.
Community
Egyptian Duo Bring Life Back to Children’s Center
Two enthusiastic colleagues were at the heart of the very first COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project in the Middle East.
Our Spanish Colleagues Inspire the Female STEM Stars of Tomorrow
Only the best can truly inspire. Find out how our colleagues got involved in the talent program in Spain through mentoring and interactive workshops.
#GivingTuesday Brings Out the Best in Our Colleagues Around the World
PPG shows a united global front full of care in this impressive money-raising initiative. Thank you to everyone who gave their time, possessions, and money to help others!
Sustainability
Small Recycling Program Has a Big Impact
Our site in Stowmarket has implemented an innovative recycling project for discarded cigarette butts.
Kanchana Strives for a Sustainable Future
Check out the story of a colleague from India who has dedicated her job to developing sustainable coatings.