2018年，始终致力于保护并美化世界的PPG庆祝成立135周年。
Throughout 2018, PPG iscelebrating 135 years of protecting and beautifying the world.
PPG的光辉历史可以追溯到1883年，当时John Pitcairn和John B. Ford船长成立了匹兹堡平板玻璃有限公司希望将其打造成首屈一指的平板玻璃工厂。
PPG's successful and storied history began in 1883, when John Pitcairn and Captain John B. Ford formed the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company with the hopes of producing America's first marketable plate glass.
他们的艰苦奋斗换来了公司的辉煌成就：1968年，PPG的销售额突破10亿美元；8年后的1976年，公司销售额又翻一番。PPG自此踏上成长与变革之路。在之后的岁月里，PPG不断巩固其美国市场地位并积极拓展全球业务，其中包括完成多次收购，旨在扩大涂料业务，更好地服务于日益增长的全球客户。在数十年几代人的发展过程中，PPG始终与时俱进，不忘初心，为下一个135周年的辉煌而不懈奋斗。
Their efforts were prosperous – by 1968, PPG had reached its $1 billion mark insales. Just eight years later in 1976, that number eclipsed $2 billion. That began the growth and transformational journey of PPG. Over the years, PPG continued to strengthen its presence in the U.S and expand its footprint globally. This included making many acquisitions to expand its coatings businesses to serve a growing customer base throughout the world. Through its multi-decade, generational journey, PPG continued to evolve with the times to ensure the company would be well positioned for the next 135 years.
时至今日，PPG已成为全球大型的油漆、涂料和特种材料供应商之一。目前，PPG业务已遍及70多个国家，拥有约46,000名员工。2017年净销售额达148亿美元。
Today, PPG is one of the world's largest global paints, coatings and specialty materials suppliers. PPG now operates in more than 70 countries with approximately 46,000 employees and, asof 2017, net sales of $14.8 billion.
“如今，PPG已成为全球备受称羡的公司之一。凭借敬业奉献的员工、追求卓越的理念以及向客户提供出色产品和服务的专注精神，我坚信我们将迎来更加美好的明天，”PPG董事长兼首席执行官MichaelMcGarry说。“展望未来，我们将继承和发扬公司的优良传统，同舟共济，努力为后代打造更光明、更多彩的世界。”
“PPG today is one of the world's most admired companies. Thanks to the dedication of our employees, our commitment to excellence, and our focus on providing customers with superior products and services, I believe our best days are stillahead," said Michael McGarry, PPG chairman and chief executive officer.“As we look ahead, let's continue to work together to build on the heritage and legacy of this great company. By doing so, we can make the world an even brighter, more colorful place for future generations to come."