PPG Acquires Network Of 57 Paint Stores in Central America

PPG Industries

today announced that it has acquired Consorcio Latinoamericano, which operates a network of 57 paint stores in Central America. Financial terms were not disclosed. "This acquisition expands PPG's operations in the growing Central American region," said Michael McGarry, PPG president and chief operating officer. "The purchase enables PPG to leverage an extended stores network to grow the GLIDDEN(R) brand in Panama and offer additional PPG products to customers throughout the region." With this acquisition, PPG will operate 87 company-owned stores across Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. PPG plans to brand stores in Panama with the Glidden brand, which is well recognized in the region, and offer products from its protective and marine coatings business in stores throughout Central America. Consorcio Latinoamericano operated as a concessionaire network for PPG-Comex, the company's architectural paint and coatings business in Mexico and Central America. PPG completed its acquisition of Comex in November. PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM) PPG Industries' vision is to be the world's leading coatings company by consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2014 were $15.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange

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