PPG chairman reviews strategy shift at annual meeting

Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles E. Bunch reviewed steps the company took in 2009 to respond to the global financial crisis that began at the end of 2008 and continued through the year in 2009, according to an April 15 release.

“The strategic vision we have established is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company,” Bunch said. “We have continued to make progress toward achieving that vision. Yet, in 2009, we were clearly challenged with an uncertain and difficult global economy. At PPG, we responded quickly and decisively.”

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