MOUNT VERNON, Ill., Feb. 26, 2015 - Dan Prible (right), materials manager at PPG Industries' industrial coatings manufacturing facility in Mount Vernon, Illinois, presents a PPG Industries Foundation check to benefit students at Dodds Grade School. Superintendent and Principal Ryan Robinson received nearly $900 to fund the online reading program benefiting kindergarten through eighth-grade students.

"PPG is strongly committed to supporting the communities where it operates and the schools where its employees are involved," Prible said. "It is exciting to know that students will have more than 80,000 books available for reading. We are glad we can help with this program and hope the students have fun while learning."

The PPG Industries Foundation aims to create brighter, more colorful communities wherever PPG has a presence around the world. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow today's skilled workforce and develop tomorrow's innovators in research and development, manufacturing, information technology and other careers related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. With the support of our workforce, financial contributions and products furnished or funded by PPG, we help revitalize our communities. Plus, we empower PPG employees to make an impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgfoundation.com.

PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.®
PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty materials company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction 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 (symbol:PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPGIndustries on Twitter.

Bringing innovation to the surface is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

Contact:
Chris Campbell
PPG Industrial Coatings - Mount Vernon Plant
618-244-1414 x106
ccampbell@ppg.com
www.ppgfoundation.com

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