• Login
    • Join
  • FOLLOW:
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Research
    • Markets & Technologies
    • Raw Materials
    • Top Companies
    • Directories
    • Jobs
    • Events
    • Microsites
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Research
  • Markets & Technologies
  • Raw Materials
  • Top Companies
  • Directories
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Microsites
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Business Corner
    Editorial
    Digital Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Our Team
    Editorial Guidelines
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    World Reports
    eBook
    Top Features
    Coatings World Company Profile: Siltech Corp.

    Coatings World Interviews Axalta CEO Robert Bryant

    Resins Update

    Building a Sustainable Future

    Paint for Commercial Vehicles Goes Greener
    Breaking News
    Online Exclusives
    Distributor News
    Financial News
    Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
    People In the News
    Price Increases
    Product News
    Video Bites
    Raw Materials & Equipment
    Suppliers News
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment

    HMG Paints Reports Positive Feedback on Contract Matt Emulsion

    Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine

    PPG Extends Tender Offer Period for Tikkurila

    BASF Increases Kaolin Product Portfolio Prices
    Top Companies report
    Market Research
    White Papers / Tech Papers
    Technical Papers
    Product Spec Sheets
    World Reports
    Adhesives and Sealants
    Aerospace Coatings
    Architectural Coatings
    Automotive Coatings
    Automotive Refinish
    Business Operation
    Color Trends & Forecast
    Construction Chemicals
    Corrosion Control
    Industrial Coatings
    Laboratory Equipment
    Marine Coatings
    Market Trends & Forecast
    Powder Coatings
    Production Equipment
    Radcure Coatings
    Special Purpose Coatings
    Wood Coatings
    "Green" Coatings

    HMG Paints Reports Positive Feedback on Contract Matt Emulsion

    Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine

    PPG Adds SEM Products to PPG ADJUSTRITE Commercial Estimating System

    HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Launches Ovation Plus

    Nippon Paint Marine’s New Self-polishing Antifouling Paint Applied to 5 Bulk Carriers
    Additives
    Binders
    Pigments
    Solvents

    Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment

    BASF Increases Kaolin Product Portfolio Prices

    Sika Expands Production Capacity in Qatar

    Asahi Kasei Europe R&D Center Relocated

    Eckart Launches STAPA HCP 4000 Range of Silver-metallic Pigment Pastes
    Buyers Guide
    Company Capabilities
    Distributor Guide
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Eagle Specialty Products

    Shepherd Color Company, The

    Clariant Additives

    Pilot Chemical Company

    Siltech Corporation
    Industry Events
    Webinars
    Live From Show Event
    Top Events
    Cleveland Coatings Society Zoom Meeting

    PCI Powder Coating Week

    Southern Society for Coatings Technology Annual Meeting and Technical Conference

    11th Asia Pacific Floor Fair and Guangzhou Paint & Coatings Fair

    Coatings for Africa
    Companies
    White Papers/Tech Papers
    Product Spec Sheets
    Equipment
    Literature/Brochures
    Videos
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Shepherd Color Company, The

    Active Minerals

    Pilot Chemical Company

    Siltech Corporation

    Keim Additec Surface USA LLC
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Business Corner
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Editorial Guidelines
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Directories
      • Buyers Guide
      • Distributor Guide
      • Corporate Capabilities
      • Trade Associations
      • Add Your Company
    • Markets & Technologies
      • Adhesives and Sealants
      • Aerospace Coatings
      • Architectural Coatings
      • Automotive Coatings
      • Automotive Refinish
      • Business Operation
      • Color Trends & Forecast
      • Construction Chemicals
      • Corrosion Control
      • Industrial Coatings
      • Laboratory Equipment
      • Marine Coatings
      • Market Trends & Forecast
      • Powder Coatings
      • Production Equipment
      • Radcure Coatings
      • Special Purpose Coatings
      • Wood Coatings
      • "Green" Coatings
    • Raw Materials
      • Additives
      • Binders
      • Pigments
      • Solvents
    • World Reports
      • Africa Report
      • China Report
      • India/Asia Pacific Report
      • Europe Report
      • Latin America Report
      • Market Research
      • Russian Report
    • Top Companies
    • Online Exclusives
    • Slideshows
    • Experts Opinions
    • Blog
    • eBook
    • Infographics
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Whitepapers
    • Jobs
    • Microsites
      • Companies
      • White Papers/Tech Papers
      • Product Spec Sheets
      • Equipment
      • Literature/Brochures
      • Videos
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live From Show Event
      • Webinars
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Breaking News

    PPG Foundation Invests $62,000 in 12 Alabama Organizations

    Funding supports educational programs in aerospace community

    PPG Foundation Invests $62,000 in 12 Alabama Organizations
    Related CONTENT
    • PPG, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Carnegie Science Center Provide School Assembly Program
    • PPG, PPG Foundation Invested $13 million in Communities Worldwide in 2020
    • PPG Investing $20 million by 2025 to Advance Racial Equity
    • PPG Reports Q4, Full-year 2020 Financial Results
    • PPG Foundation Invests $69G+ in 14 Organizations on Behalf of Aerospace Business
    02.14.18
    The PPG Foundation completed grants totaling $62,000 to 12 Alabama organizations in support of educational programs during 2017. The grants were made on behalf of PPG’s aerospace facility in Huntsville, Ala.
     
    The grant recipients and funding purposes were:
    • American Association of University Women: $6,000 to sponsor young women from across Alabama to attend the organization’s Tech Trek science and math camp;
    • Cap & Gown Project: $1,000 to fund college tours for high school students requiring full financial aid to attend college;
    • Madison City Schools (to be managed by the City of Madison, Ala.): $5,000 for Project Lead the Way, which is the nation’s leading provider of K-12 science, technology, engineering and math programs that create activity-, project- and problem-based curriculum and teacher professional development models that help students develop the skills needed to succeed in the global economy;
    • Free 2 Teach Foundation: $1,000 in free student supplies and classroom resources for public school teachers in Madison County, Ala.;
    • GreenpowerUSA Foundation: $5,000 for a project-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning initiative based around designing and building a single-seat electric powered racecar;
    • John Stallworth Foundation: $7,000 in scholarships for deserving, academically gifted students who are unable to pay for college due to diverse economic circumstances;
    • Merrimack Academy for the Performing Arts: $1,000 toward a pottery studio for children and adults with special needs;
    • Much Is Expected: Nearly $1,000 to support STEM education focused on designing, building and racing an electric car;
    • National Center for Advanced Technologies (to be managed by the Aerospace Industries Association): $10,000 to support an educational program for middle school students focused on STEM, the aerospace industry and future aerospace and defense careers;
    • U.S. Space & Rocket Center Foundation: $15,000 to sponsor AVIATION CHALLENGE teams for summer and scholarships for children with financial need to attend Aviation Challenge programs;
    • University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation: $5,000 in scholarships for underprivileged girls to attend Girls Science and Engineering Day;
    • Village of Promise: $5,000 to support the Summer Freedom School Program, which combats summer reading and learning loss in children from low-income families.
    “PPG is proud to support educational organizations that are helping prepare youth for careers in advanced manufacturing,” said Tom Meyer, PPG plant manager, Huntsville. “Engaging students in science and engineering will open many career opportunities to them.”
     
    The PPG Foundation also donated more than $69,000 to 14 organizations in other PPG U.S. Aerospace plant communities during 2017.
     
     
    Related Searches
    • ppg
    Suggested For You
    PPG, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Carnegie Science Center Provide School Assembly Program PPG, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Carnegie Science Center Provide School Assembly Program
    PPG, PPG Foundation Invested $13 million in Communities Worldwide in 2020 PPG, PPG Foundation Invested $13 million in Communities Worldwide in 2020
    PPG Investing $20 million by 2025 to Advance Racial Equity PPG Investing $20 million by 2025 to Advance Racial Equity
    PPG Reports Q4, Full-year 2020 Financial Results PPG Reports Q4, Full-year 2020 Financial Results
    PPG Foundation Invests $69G+ in 14 Organizations on Behalf of Aerospace Business PPG Foundation Invests $69G+ in 14 Organizations on Behalf of Aerospace Business
    PPG, PPG Foundation Invested $10.5M in Communities Across Globe in 2017 PPG, PPG Foundation Invested $10.5M in Communities Across Globe in 2017
    PPG Foundation Invests in Education Initiatives, Programs, Fellowships and More PPG Foundation Invests in Education Initiatives, Programs, Fellowships and More
    PPG Completes Project at The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center PPG Completes Project at The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center
    PPG Foundation Donates $40,000 to University of Akron Polymer Research Mentorship Program PPG Foundation Donates $40,000 to University of Akron Polymer Research Mentorship Program
    PPG Donates Coatings for U.S. Space & Rocket Center PPG Donates Coatings for U.S. Space & Rocket Center's A-12 Spy Plane Restoration
    High School, College Students Visit PPG High School, College Students Visit PPG's Hunstville, Ala. Facility for National Manufacturing Day
    PPG Hosts Students at U.S. Facilities for National Manufacturing Day PPG Hosts Students at U.S. Facilities for National Manufacturing Day
    PPG Foundation Donates $90G+ for Grants, Educational Events at U.S. Facilities PPG Foundation Donates $90G+ for Grants, Educational Events at U.S. Facilities
    PPG Gives Updates on Natural Disaster Impact, Third Quarter Financial Guidance PPG Gives Updates on Natural Disaster Impact, Third Quarter Financial Guidance
    PPG Supports Coatings and Polymeric Materials at NDSU With $40G Donation PPG Supports Coatings and Polymeric Materials at NDSU With $40G Donation

    Related Breaking News

    • Breaking News | Pigments | Suppliers Corner
      Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment

      Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment

      Shepherd Color’s Yellow 30C133 is only available in the company's Dynamix brand.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.14.21

    • Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
      HMG Paints Reports Positive Feedback on Contract Matt Emulsion

      HMG Paints Reports Positive Feedback on Contract Matt Emulsion

      Water-based trade matt emulsion is designed for application on interior plaster walls and ceilings, according to HMG.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.14.21

    • Breaking News | Corrosion Control | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
      Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine

      Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine

      O2 is set to operate at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in the Orkney Islands in the UK.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.14.21


    • Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
      PPG Extends Tender Offer Period for Tikkurila

      PPG Extends Tender Offer Period for Tikkurila

      The tender offer period, which commenced on Jan. 15, 2021, was most recently scheduled to expire on April 14, 2021.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.14.21

    • Additives | Breaking News | Price Increases
      BASF Increases Kaolin Product Portfolio Prices

      BASF Increases Kaolin Product Portfolio Prices

      Price adjustment is due to strong global demand, resulting in unprecedented cost pressures in manufacturing, labor, and logistics.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.14.21

    • Additives | Binders | Breaking News | Industry News
      Sika Expands Production Capacity in Qatar

      Sika Expands Production Capacity in Qatar

      Company also started manufacturing epoxy resins.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.13.21


    • Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

      Sto Corp. ISO Certifications Extended

      Sto’s awarded for its excellence in product manufacturing, customer service and environmental safety.
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.13.21

    • Additives | Breaking News | Industry News
      Asahi Kasei Europe R&D Center Relocated

      Asahi Kasei Europe R&D Center Relocated

      United European sales, marketing and R&D activities into one location.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.13.21

    • Breaking News | People in the News
      BCF

      BCF's Tom Bowtell Voted VP of World Coatings Council

      Expected that after a 12-month term as VP, Bowtell will take over the role of president at the next annual meeting of the WCC.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.12.21


    • Breaking News | Pigments | Suppliers Corner
      Eckart Launches STAPA HCP 4000 Range of Silver-metallic Pigment Pastes

      Eckart Launches STAPA HCP 4000 Range of Silver-metallic Pigment Pastes

      Introduced STAPA HCP 4125, STAPA HCP 4225. Further products to complete the 4000 series are in development.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.12.21

    • Breaking News
      Chromaflo Technologies to Sponsor, Exhibit at North American Pultrusion Conference 2021

      Chromaflo Technologies to Sponsor, Exhibit at North American Pultrusion Conference 2021

      ...
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.12.21

    • Additives | Breaking News | Industry News
      EU Innovation Fund Evaluating Perstorp-created Project AIR

      EU Innovation Fund Evaluating Perstorp-created Project AIR

      Project for sustainable methanol production.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.12.21


    • Breaking News | People in the News
      Barentz Expands Canadian CASE Team

      Barentz Expands Canadian CASE Team

      Hired Patrick Tuck as account manager covering the Ontario and Western Canada Region.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.09.21

    • Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments
      Shepherd Color Company Opens Sales Office in China

      Shepherd Color Company Opens Sales Office in China

      Shepherd Color Shenzhen will import, stock and sell The Shepherd Color Company and Shepherd Technologies products in China.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.09.21

    • Additives | Breaking News | Industry News
      Chromaflo Technologies Awarded Gold Status CSR Rating by EcoVadis in EMEA

      Chromaflo Technologies Awarded Gold Status CSR Rating by EcoVadis in EMEA

      Result places Chromaflo among the top 5 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.08.21

    Trending
    • Raw Material Availability, Prices Hikes May Be 2021’s Biggest Issue For Coatings, Ink Sectors
    • Sika Expands Production Capacity In Qatar
    • Raw Material Price Increases Pile Pressure On Paint Manufacturers
    • EU Innovation Fund Evaluating Perstorp-created Project AIR
    • Building A Sustainable Future
    Breaking News
    • Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment
    • HMG Paints Reports Positive Feedback on Contract Matt Emulsion
    • Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine
    • PPG Extends Tender Offer Period for Tikkurila
    • BASF Increases Kaolin Product Portfolio Prices
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    April 2021

    • Coatings World Company Profile: Siltech Corp.
    • UV-Curable Coatings
    • Coatings World Interviews Axalta CEO Robert Bryant
    • Resins Update
    • Building a Sustainable Future
    • Paint for Commercial Vehicles Goes Greener
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    Four-Week Fish Oil Regimen Showed Significant Muscular Damage Protection in Recent Study
    Review Covers Role of Vitamin K2 in the ‘Calcium Paradox’
    KD Pharma Acquires Rohner AG Manufacturing Assets
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    Jebsen & Jessen, Innospec Sign Distribution Agreement
    Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment
    HMG Paints Reports Positive Feedback on Contract Matt Emulsion
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    BioSig Launches Software Update for PURE EP Electrophysiology Platform
    Katena Acquires Ophthalmic Surgical Instrument Maker ASICO
    Vicarious Surgical Appoints CFO and Chief Legal Officer
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Microbiologics Expands Virology Services
    ATMPS, Ori Biotech Integrate Digital Platform for Cell & Gene Therapies
    Executive Moves: Novavax
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna Postpones 2021 Show
    Native Launches Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreens
    Revieve Launches Skin Coach
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    BASF Increases Price of Kaolin
    Kao Launches Online Beauty Store in Europe
    Neutrogena Takes Action on Skin Health Disparities
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    Kumon North America Adds Speedmaster XL 106 from Heidelberg
    SE-DA Invests in Kornit Presto S
    Acrylic Resins Market Worth $21.9 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    Maxcess updates user interface for Fife guiding Sensor
    Bobst announces virtual packaging industry event
    Edale appoints agent in Poland
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    PFNonwovens Adding New Capabilities in Znojmo
    Russ Torres Named Group President of Kimberly-Clark North America
    Aries Face Masks Meet ASTM Standards
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Global Bone Tumor Ablation Devices Market to Top $111 Million by 2027
    GreenBone Ortho Closes 10 Million Euros Series B Funding Round
    SynerFuse, Cirtec Medical Partner to Develop Back Pain Management Device
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    Virtual ASMC 2021 Spotlights Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Excellence
    European Commission's Innovation Radar Acknowledges 3 ARMOR Innovations
    SUPERSMART Wins 'Best Publicly Funded Project Demonstrator' in 2021 OE-A Competition

    Copyright © 2021 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login