Author: Haley Carnahan

PPG Completes Sale of Architectural Coatings Business

At the beginning of the month, PPG announced that it has completed the sale of 100% of its architectural coatings business in the United States and Canada to industrials investor American Industrial Partners.

Save the Date for 2025 Executive Member Retreat

This April, a summit of industry influencers will assemble in Louisville, Kentucky, at Hotel Distil to discuss business and industry advancement.

CPIA, TPC Reveal 2024 Elevation Award Winners

The Commercial Painting Industry Association, alongside Technology Publishing Company, recently announced the winners for the eighth annual Elevation Awards at the 2024 CPIA Leadership Conference in Austin, Texas.

Sherwin Executive Chairman Reveals Retirement

Global coatings firm The Sherwin-Williams Company recently announced that John G. Morikis will retire from his position as Executive Chairman at the end of the year.

OSHA Publishes 2024 Top 10 Safety Violations

For the 14th consecutive year, Fall Protection—General Requirements has topped the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2024.

Graco Acquires Dispensing, Mixing Solutions Company

At the beginning of the month, equipment manufacturer Graco Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of dispensing, mixing and shaking equipment manufacturer Corob S.p.A.

CPIA Celebrates Largest-Ever Leadership Conference

Last week, more than 180 members of the Commercial Painting Industry Association convened in the hill country of Austin, Texas, for the fourth annual CPIA Leadership Conference.

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PPG Selling US, Canada Architectural Coatings Business

Global coatings company PPG has reached a definitive agreement to sell all of its architectural coatings business in the United States and Canada to industrial investor American Industrial Partners at a transaction value of $550 million.