PPG donates coatings to Tianjin Welfare Institute

‘Green’ paints provide environmentally safe update to institute’s buildings

TIANJIN, June 2, 2008 – PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has donated Master’s Mark paints valued at RMB 150,000 for the refurbishment of interior and exterior surfaces at the Tianjin Welfare Institute.

”With PPG’s environmentally-sound decorative paints, we hope to help safeguard children’s health in their daily lives at the institute,” PPG Asia/Pacific General Manager, Government Affairs and Business Development, Cathy Yan said. Part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program PPG launched during the October 2007 opening of its Tianjin facility, Yan said, “This project will gradually extend to other cities. PPG is also planning to donate paints to help people in the disaster areas in Sichuan to rebuild homes and schools.”

Master’s Mark paint is a leading brand of architectural coatings in China. With PPG’s expertise in automotive, aerospace, industrial and decorative coatings, Master’s Mark paints offer high quality, vivid color and ecologically-sound solutions. Since entering the Chinese market in 1994, Master’s Mark paints have been applied in landmark buildings such as Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Grand Theater Jinmao Tower, Beijing International Hotel and Pacific Century Place.

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