PPG Industries (PPG) Installs Advanced Testing Line for Radiation-Curable Coatings at its R&D Center

PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) is one of the 10 Best Slow Growth Stocks to Buy According to Analysts.

On April 20, 2026, PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) announced the installation of an advanced testing line for radiation-curable coatings at its R&D Center of Excellence in Marly, France. The line supports infrared, ultraviolet, and electron beam curing technologies and is designed to replicate customer production conditions to speed up development cycles and reduce the number of customer trials.

On April 15, 2026, PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) said it expects Q1 EPS of $1.83, above the $1.70 consensus. Tim Knavish said PPG delivered its fifth consecutive quarter of organic sales growth, with positive pricing and flat volumes, noting strong performance in architectural coatings, Latin America, and aerospace, along with self-help actions that drove segment EBITDA margin above expectations.

PPG Industries (PPG) Installs Advanced Testing Line for Radiation-Curable Coatings at its R&D Center

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PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) expects Q2 organic revenue to be flat to up low single digits and adjusted EPS growth in a similar range versus the prior year, with consensus Q2 EPS at $2.24.

PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials globally.

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