PPG Industries recently reported third quarter net sales of $4 billion, up 17% compared to the prior year. Third quarter reported net income from continuing operations was $220 million, vs. $288 million in the same period last year.
Performance Coatings segment net sales for the quarter were $1.6 billion, an increase of 34%, or $409 million, vs. the prior year, reportedly due primarily to the addition of sales from acquired businesses.