John Liebenguth, PPG global director of sales and marketing for optical materials, greets attendees during the company's optical technology seminar at the China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair 2012 (SIOF 2012).

SHANGHAI, Feb. 23, 2012 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) presented a seminar on optical materials and technologies today at the China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair (SIOF 2012). More than 100 representatives of spectacle frame and lens manufacturers exchanged ideas on optical industry trends, new product development concepts and innovative optical materials and technologies.

"The seminar serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas and information among Chinese optical educators and industry experts, as well as an opportunity to present PPG's leading optical material, lens and coating technologies to the China market," said John Liebenguth, PPG global director of sales and marketing for optical materials.

During the seminar, PPG showcased its unique optical material and sun lens technologies, such as TRIVEX(R) material and NXT(TM) sun lenses, through engaging presentations and discussions.

“China is one of the most promising eyewear markets in the world,” said Vivian Waters, PPG director of optical materials business development, Asia/Pacific. “Through this seminar, we hope to offer local and international optical manufacturers a forum for exploring PPG’s optical technologies and innovations. We strive to support manufacturers in educating industry partners and developing creative, high-quality products that satisfy consumers’ needs.”

SIOF 2012 attendees can learn more about Trivex material and NXT sun lenses by visiting the booths of PPG’s partners, such as Hoya, Baodao Optical, Megakingdom Technology, Universe Optical and Guangzhou ILT Optical.

Organized by China Optometric and Optical Association (COOA), the body that governs the optical industry of China, and China Light Industrial Corp. for Foreign Economic and Technical Cooperation (CLETC), the state-owned enterprise running international trade in China, the China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair (SIOF) is the spring session of one of the largest exhibitions for optical products in Asia. SIOF 2012 is taking place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, Feb. 22-24.

About China Optometric and Optical Association
Established in 1985, China Optometric and Optical Association (COOA) is a national association of manufacturers, optometrists, traders, research institutes and education institutions of the industry. It oversees the business and development of, and is the only legal entity representing, the Chinese optical industry. COOA is the organizer of China International Optics Fair (CIOF) in Beijing every September and China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair (SIOF) in Shanghai every February, which aim to promote and regulate the development of the Chinese optometric and optical industry and to strengthen the ties between Chinese and international optical makers.

PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)
PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more than 60 countries around the world. Sales in 2011 were $14.9 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com.

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