Results included record first quarter Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) income from operations, and Performance & Essential Materials (PEM) sales volume growth.
Pascal Tisseyre will lead the company’s regional government affairs activities, including oversight of public policy, political engagement and related compliance activities.
The award for the most outstanding conference paper was presented on April 30 during the plenary session of the American Coatings Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The lab’s extensive capabilities will fully support the company's coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers business, along with the construction and mortars market across the United States and Canada.
The company was able to increase its sales volumes, in particular within the EMLA and APAC regions, with the former benefiting from higher plant availability. Due to lower average selling prices associated with lower raw material prices being passed on to customers, sales fell slightly.
According to the EcoVadis rating methodology, PPG earned “advanced” scores in the categories of environment, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement practices.
The new site will customize solutions to address the specific needs and challenges of its customers, facilitate the development and validation of new products, provide timely technical support for quality concerns, and keep pace with technological advancements in the industry through research and innovation.
According to the CEO, "Dow once again delivered top-quartile performance in our annual benchmarking on three-year average cash flow, margins, return on invested capital and shareholder remuneration."