ppg industries 4Q07EARNINGSPRESSRELEASE

PPG Industries reported record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter of 2007. Sales increased 15% over the prior year to $2.9 billion while earnings per share increased 30% to $1.21. All of PPG's business segments experienced sales growth of at least 10% due to increased volumes, acquisitions, currency effects, and price increases. For the full year, PPG's sales were $11.2 billion and earnings per share were $5.03, representing the company's strongest annual financial performance. PPG expects continued success in 2008 despite economic challenges due to actions taken to transform and expand the company's coatings and specialty products businesses.