PPG Industries recently reported third quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations of $3.94 billion, an increase of $161 million, or 4%, vs. the prior year. Third quarter net income from continuing operations was $377 million.
The Performance Coatings segment had net sales of $2.26 billion, up $67 million, or 3%, over the prior-year period. Volume, price and acquisition-related gains all reportedly contributed to the sales growth and were supplemented by a small currency translation benefit.