PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) is a global supplier of protective and decorative coatings. The Company operates in six segments: Performance Coatings, Industrial Coatings, Architectural Coatings, Optical and Specialty Materials, Commodity Chemicals and Glass. The Performance Coatings, Industrial Coatings and Architectural Coatings segments supply protective and decorative finishes for customers in a range of end use markets, including industrial equipment, appliances and packaging; factory-finished aluminum extrusions and steel and aluminum coils; marine and aircraft equipment; automotive original equipment, and other industrial and consumer products. In July 2008, the Company acquired Vanex, Inc. In September 2008, PPG acquired the automotive refinish coatings business of the Bonny Coating-Made Co., Ltd. (Bonny), in Guangzhou, China. The business will operate as an indirect subsidiary of PPG. On January 2, 2008, PPG completed the acquisition of SigmaKalon Group, a coatings producer based