PPG Industries recently announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire IVC Industrial Coatings Inc., a U.S.-based specialty powder and liquid coatings manufacturer with 2014 sales of more than $100 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter.

“Acquiring IVC, which has a large, global distribution footprint, will strengthen our ability to serve a variety of end-use markets and enhance PPG’s supply positions in the U.S. and China,” said Shelley Bausch, vice president, Global Industrial Coatings. “The addition of IVC's high-quality products and industry expertise will further enhance PPG's ability to deliver a robust portfolio of industry-leading industrial coatings solutions.”

For more information, visit www.ppg.com or www.teamivc.com.