PPG Brasil

What PPG Brasil does

PPG Brasil is a Brazilian manufacturing subsidiary of PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PPG), headquartered in Sumaré, Brazil and operating with 10,000+ employees since its founding in 1994. The subsidiary manufactures and supplies paints, coatings, and specialty materials serving the same end markets as its parent — aerospace, automotive OEM, automotive refinish, industrial coatings, architectural coatings, protective and marine coatings, packaging coatings, and specialty products including optical monomers, synthetic printing substrates, and fiber glass.

Its product portfolio is built on a foundation of proprietary technologies that have defined industry standards for decades, including the electrodeposition coating process commercialized in the 1960s, CR-39 optical monomer developed in the 1940s, TESLIN synthetic substrate introduced in the 1980s, and Transitions photochromic lenses. Recent product launches — the ultrafiltration antifouling membrane (November 2025), PPG MIX'N'SHAKE automated stirring technology (October 2025), and PPG STEELGUARD 652 (February 2026) — extend the portfolio into industrial water treatment, body shop productivity, and passive fire protection, respectively. The subsidiary participates in the parent company's $15.9 billion (2025) global revenue base through enterprise field sales to automotive OEMs and aerospace manufacturers, channel and distribution partnerships for architectural coatings, PPG Paints retail stores, and specialized distributors for industrial and protective coatings.

PPG's business model centers on direct manufacturing sales of paints and coatings under a horizontal segmentation approach across multiple end markets, supplemented by the Color of the Year trend-forecasting program and specialty brand licensing (Dulux, Devoe). The parent has committed to deriving 50% of sales from sustainably advantaged products by 2030 (43% achieved in 2025), invests ~3% of net sales in R&D annually, and has sustained two consecutive MSCI AAA sustainability ratings. Notable 2024 portfolio moves — the $310M sale of silicas to QEMETICA and $550M sale of the U.S./Canada architectural business to American Industrial Partners — reoriented the enterprise toward higher-margin industrial and specialty segments, with PPG Brasil positioned within the Latin American growth focus indicated by the parent's 2026 leadership restructuring.

Name

PPG Brasil

Legal name

PPG Industries, Inc.

Website

https://brazil.ppg.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

PPG Brasil is a Sumaré-based manufacturing subsidiary of PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) that produces and supplies paints, coatings, and specialty materials to automotive, aerospace, industrial, architectural, marine, and packaging customers in Brazil and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sumaré

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Paints and Coatings: PPG generates revenue through manufacturing and selling paints, coatings, and specialty products across multiple market segments including aerospace, automotive OEM, automotive refinish, industrial coatings, architectural coatings, protective and marine coatings, and packaging coatings.
2. Specialty Products and Chemicals: Revenue from specialty products including optical lenses (CR-39, Transitions), TESLIN substrate, and fiber glass products for various industrial applications.
3. Shareholder Dividends: PPG distributes quarterly dividends to shareholders, with the Board announcing quarterly dividend of 71 cents per share.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PPG Brasil manufactures and supplies paints, coatings, and specialty materials for aerospace, automotive OEM and refinish, industrial, architectural, protective and marine, packaging, and traffic applications. The portfolio spans proprietary technologies including electrodeposition coatings, photochromic lenses, synthetic printing substrates, fire-protection coatings, automated paint-mixing systems, and ultrafiltration membranes for industrial water treatment.

Product overview

PPG Industries is a global paints, coatings, and specialty products company operating in 50+ countries with $15.9 billion in sales in 2025. The company offers a diversified portfolio organized around core product categories including Aerospace Coatings, Architectural Coatings, Automotive OEM Coatings, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Coatings, Industrial Powder Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Protective and Marine Coatings, Specialty Products, and Traffic Solutions. PPG also operates the Colorful Communities corporate social responsibility initiative. The product portfolio includes legacy innovations like TESLIN substrate, CR-39 optical monomer, SOLEX heat-absorbing glass, and HERCULITE tempered glass, alongside newer products such as PPG STEELGUARD 652 coating, the Ultrafiltration Antifouling Membrane for water treatment, and PPG MIX'N'SHAKE automated stirring technology. Architectural coatings encompass brands like Glidden, Flood, Liquid Nails, Sico, CIL, Dulux, Devoe, and Sikkens. Recent acquisitions include Tikkurila (Nordic paints) and SigmaKalon Group. PPG invests approximately 3% of net sales annually in research and development and has committed to achieving 50% of sales from sustainably advantaged products by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GLIDDEN: Architectural paint brand acquired through AkzoNobel North American architectural coatings acquisition
• FLOOD
• LIQUID NAILS
• SICO
• CIL
• Tikkurila
• Sigma Coatings
• The Pittsburgh Paints Company
• TRANSITIONS

Products and services

• Aerospace Coatings Coatings and transparencies for aerospace applications including roll-up windows for aircraft, transparent armor solutions, and high-performance lightweight solutions addressing ballistic and blast threats. Targeted at aerospace OEMs globally.
• Architectural Coatings Architectural paints, stains, and decorative coatings for residential and commercial buildings, marketed under brands including Glidden, Flood, Liquid Nails, Sico, CIL, and licensed Dulux and Devoe. Distributed through PPG Paints stores, retailers, and distributors for consumers and professional painters.
• Automotive OEM Coatings Original equipment manufacturer automotive coatings supplied to 40+ automakers globally, including the electrodeposition coating process commercialized in the 1960s that virtually eliminated automotive rust. Targeted at automotive assembly plants and OEMs.
• Automotive Refinish Coatings Refinish paints and solutions for collision repair body shops, complemented by the PPG MIX'N'SHAKE automated stirring technology that reduces rework by up to 6%. Targeted at collision repair shops and refinish operations.
• Industrial Coatings Coatings for industrial applications including machinery, equipment, and manufacturing facilities, designed for durability, chemical resistance, and production efficiency. Targeted at industrial manufacturers.
• Industrial Powder Coatings Powder coating solutions for industrial applications addressing environmental compliance and coating efficiency requirements. Targeted at industrial manufacturers seeking compliant coating processes.
• Packaging Coatings Coatings for packaging applications including beverage can coatings with efficient solvent-based formulations for easy-open lids, supporting food safety and can integrity. Targeted at food and beverage packaging converters.
• Protective and Marine Coatings Protective coatings for marine and industrial environments including anti-corrosion solutions for ships, offshore platforms, and industrial structures. Targeted at shipyards, offshore operators, and industrial facilities.
• Traffic Solutions Solutions for traffic marking and management including traffic paints, road markings, and safety solutions offering road safety, visibility, and durability across weather conditions. Targeted at transportation authorities and road infrastructure operators.
• Specialty Products Specialty products including fiber glass for wind turbines, transparent armor, and optical products (CR-39 monomer, TESLIN substrate) for passports, photo IDs, maps, and menus. Targeted at eyecare, security printing, and energy industries.
• PPG STEELGUARD 652 Coating designed specifically for interior structural steel applications, providing fire protection for buildings and infrastructure. Targeted at construction, infrastructure, and building projects requiring fire-rated steel coatings.
• Ultrafiltration Antifouling Membrane Membrane designed for industrial water treatment handling contaminants such as oil and grease while resisting fouling, produced at PPG's Ohio facility. Extends service life, reduces maintenance costs, and facilitates water reuse. Targeted at offshore oil-water separation and marine treatment applications.
• PPG MIX'N'SHAKE Automated Stirring Technology Automated stirring technology for body shops that enhances paint mix consistency, saves time, and reduces rework by up to 6%. Debuted at the EQUIP AUTO trade show in Paris. Targeted at collision repair shops and refinish operations globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% of sales from sustainably advantaged products in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Heart of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Nonprofit partnership for Colorful Communities volunteer projects, transforming foster family homes with fresh paint, furniture, outdoor improvements, and murals. PPG global leaders completed a project at Kids in Distress campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with 100 PPG executives participating.
• The Pittsburgh Paints CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 February 2026Partnership with Pittsburgh Paints Company as part of the Colorful Communities initiative to provide paints and coatings for community beautification projects.
• Kids in DistressminorOthers · 2 February 2026Nonprofit organization serving abused and neglected children. PPG transformed their campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with fresh paint, new furniture, outdoor improvements, and murals through Colorful Communities project.
• FIRE-OFFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Launched Sigma EcoCollect recycling initiative in the Netherlands with FIRE-OFF and Dijkstra Plastics to facilitate return and recycling of packaging used in Sigma Coatings and other brands, supporting circular economy goals.
• Dijkstra PlasticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Partner in Sigma EcoCollect packaging recycling initiative in the Netherlands, handling the collection and processing of paint packaging for recycling.
• Universal Display CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025Celebrated 25 years of partnership with donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County including $25,000 grant and 25 OLED tablets for STEM education. Collaboration involves OLED technology development and manufacturing with recent expansion to a new facility in Ireland.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer CountyminorOthers · 30 October 2025Received $25,000 grant and 25 OLED tablets from PPG and Universal Display Corporation to support STEM education programs.
• StellantismajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 October 2025PPG recognized as one of 54 global suppliers at Stellantis Fifth Annual Supplier of the Year ceremony in Paris for performance and commitment to excellence in automotive coatings supply.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sherwin-Williams: Largest U.S. paints and coatings company and PPG's closest direct competitor across architectural, industrial, automotive refinish, and protective coatings, with overlapping product lines and a comparable global manufacturing footprint.
• AkzoNobel: Dutch global paints and coatings major (Dulux, International, Sikkens brands) competing head-to-head with PPG in architectural, industrial, and marine coatings, including in Latin America.
• BASF Coatings: Coatings division of BASF SE, a direct peer in automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, and decorative paints, with comparable global R&D scale and OEM relationships.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Specialist in automotive coatings and refinish, with a product portfolio that overlaps heavily with PPG's Automotive OEM and Automotive Refinish segments, competing for the same OEM and body-shop customers.
• Nippon Paint Holdings: Asia-Pacific-focused paints and coatings group (including DuluxGroup in ANZ) competing with PPG in architectural, automotive, and industrial coatings, and a likely consolidator in Latin America.
• RPM International: U.S. specialty coatings and sealants company (Rust-Oleum, Tremco) competing with PPG's industrial, protective, and specialty coatings lines for similar professional and contractor end users.
• Kansai Paint: Japanese coatings major with strong automotive OEM and industrial coatings businesses, competing with PPG globally in automotive and industrial segments, particularly across Asia and emerging markets.

Emerging players

• Asian Paints: India's largest decorative paints manufacturer with growing international presence, increasingly competing with PPG in architectural coatings across emerging markets including parts of Latin America and Africa.
• Jotun: Norwegian coatings specialist with leading positions in marine, protective, and decorative paints, directly comparable to PPG's Protective & Marine Coatings segment and increasingly active in Brazil.

Regional players

• Hempel: Danish coatings company focused on marine, protective, and industrial coatings, with selective Latin America presence — a focused regional and segment competitor to PPG's marine and industrial lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ppgbr
• Facebookfacebook.com/ppgbr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ppgbr
• Instagraminstagram.com/ppgindustries

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about PPG Brasil