PPG Industries is a global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, specialty materials, glass and fiberglass. The American Fortune 500 company operates in more than 70 countries around the globe, with more than 150 manufacturing locations and 47,000 employees. PPG's glass offerings include flat glass for buildings, fabricated glass, and continuous-strand fiberglass used in aircraft and buildings. Founded in 1883, the company is currently headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.