PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™
project in Istanbul that converted a bus into a mobile science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) laboratory that will be donated
to the Ministry of Education’s Ümraniye branch. The Colorful
Communities program provides PPG volunteers and paint products along
with financial contributions to bring color and vitality to communities
where the company operates around the world, such as in Istanbul, where
PPG has an administrative office.
The project brought together more than 25 PPG volunteers, who spent a
day revitalizing the STEM bus by painting its outside in a rainbow of
colors to provide a bright and cheerful welcome for the children. PPG
provided $40,000 to assist with the project, covering the cost of the
bus, laboratory equipment, professional contractor services, as well as
125 liters (33 gallons) of DELTRON® paint products by PPG.
The STEM Bus, which will travel daily to one of Ümraniye’s 93
kindergartens, can accommodate 20 children who will conduct experiments
and receive training on computer coding and other STEM-based topics.
Teachers from the Nurten Yıldırım Sancak Kindergarten created the
curriculum, and PPG employees will have an opportunity to be trained as
instructors to assist on the bus.
The STEM Bus is expected to operate for five years and reach 300
children every month. The Ministry of Education has expressed interest
in continuing the initiative in other areas of Istanbul and nationwide.
“The STEM Bus is a first in Turkey, and it demonstrates PPG’s commitment
to increasing STEM-related education in the communities where it
operates,” said Olivier Krau, PPG general manager, Turkey. “We are very
excited to help the children of our community explore the world of STEM
in such a unique and engaging environment.”
The Colorful Communities program, PPG’s signature initiative for
supporting communities, aims to protect and beautify the neighborhoods
where PPG operates around the world. Through the Colorful Communities program,
PPG’s committed volunteers contribute their time and PPG paint products
to help transform community assets – from painting classrooms, to
bringing color to a maternity ward and redesigning a playground. Since
2015, PPG has completed more than 125 Colorful Communities
projects, impacting more than 4 million people in 23 countries.
PPG and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to PPG
communities around the world. We invested more than $10.5 million in
2017, supporting hundreds of community organizations across 29
countries. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow
today’s skilled workforce and develop tomorrow’s innovators in fields
related to coatings and manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees to
multiply their impact for causes that are important to them by
supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com
and follow @PPG_Communities
on Twitter.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints,
coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130
years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’
biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path
forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in
more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $14.8 billion in 2017.
We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and
transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
We protect and beautify the world and Colorful Communities
are trademarks and Deltron and the PPG Logo are registered
trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
PPG Media Contact: Ken Armistead, +44 1924 354848PPG Corporate Communications, EMEA EMEACommunications@ppg.com www.ppgcommunities.com