About PPG Industries
PPG Industries is one of the world’s largest coatings and specialty materials companies, with a significant manufacturing and retail presence in Australia through its ownership of iconic Australian paint brands Taubmans, Bristol, and White Knight.
Founded in Pittsburgh, USA in 1883, PPG entered the Australian market through its 2007 acquisition of Barloworld Coatings, gaining three heritage Australian paint brands with over a century of combined history. Today, PPG Australia manufactures paints and coatings at facilities across the country and supplies products to both retail and professional markets.
Australian Brands
- Taubmans — Founded in Sydney in 1897, one of Australia’s oldest and most trusted paint brands
- Bristol Paint — Premium paints for residential and commercial applications
- White Knight — Specialty coatings including rust protection, timber care, and specialty finishes
Products
- Architectural coatings (interior and exterior paints)
- Protective and marine coatings
- Automotive refinish products
- Industrial coatings
- Specialty coatings and materials
- Aerospace coatings
Australian Heritage
Through Taubmans, PPG owns one of Australia’s true manufacturing success stories. George and Nathaniel Taubman started importing paint supplies in Sydney before establishing their own factory in St Peters in 1901. By the 1950s, Taubmans had become one of the country’s largest paint producers with factories in every Australian state.
This Australian manufacturing legacy continues today, with PPG committed to local production and supporting Australian tradies and homeowners with quality paints designed for Australian conditions.
Key Facts
- Global Parent: PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG)
- Global Revenue: US$15.8 billion (2024)
- Global Employees: 46,000
- Australian Brands: Taubmans, Bristol, White Knight
- Taubmans Founded: 1897 in Sydney
- Industry: Paints, coatings, and specialty materials
Website
Visit PPG Australia: ppg.com/en-AU
Visit Taubmans: taubmans.com.au