In business since 1883, PPG Industries is one of worlds leading coating and specialty products companies. Based in Milford, Ohio, the firm is an architectural coatings plant that manufactures water-based latex paints for residential and commercial markets under the Olympic and PPG Pittsburgh Paints brands. The company has more than 140 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 60 countries. PPG Industries has partnership and certification with the Wildlife Habitat Council to promote environmental stewardship and provides facilities to United States, Canada and Mexico. It has also received R&D 100 Awards from the R&D Magazine.