Stephen F. Angel of Praxair joins PPG Industries board

PPG Industries, Pittsburgh,announced that its directors have elected Stephen F. Angel as a member of the company’s board, effective today, according to a Dec. 9 release. He also has been appointed to the board’s Nominating and Governance Committee and the Technology and Environment Committee. Angel, 55, is chairman, president and CEO, PraxairInc., Danbury, Conn., a leading producer and distributor of atmospheric, process and specialty gases and high-performance surface coatings.

“Steve’s strong global business experience will be valuable in helping guide PPG’s efforts to optimize profitable growth, especially in emerging regions,” said Charles E. Bunch, PPG chairman and CEO, in the release.

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