The PPG PAINTS™ brand today announced it will offer a special in-store discount to American Automobile Association (AAA) members through AAA Discounts & Rewards^®. With this partnership, AAA members will receive 25 percent off retail prices for paint and 15 percent off paint supplies with proof of membership at any PPG Paints store across the United States.

“The PPG Paints brand and AAA partnership allows one of the largest paint brands to offer an exceptional discount to members of the largest motoring and leisure travel organization in North America. We think it’s a perfect fit,” said John Salvadore, senior marketing manager, PPG Paints stores. “AAA members appreciate value and quality, and that is exactly what they can expect with the service and products offered at PPG Paints stores.”

The discount is available to AAA’s more than 48 million members of 31 clubs across the United States. Members can visit any one of the PPG Paints brand’s more than 600 retail locations across the country to redeem the discounts.

“Businesses that participate in AAA Discounts & Rewards tend to experience increased brand awareness and customer traffic,” said Dave Baptisti, managing director, AAA Discounts & Rewards. “Home improvement spending and DIY projects continue to rise, and we’re excited to offer a PPG Paints discount to our valued members.”

The PPG Paints brand and national store network are dedicated to providing exceptional paint, expertise and supplies to painting contractors and do-it-yourself (DIY) customers alike with a broad and deep product line of paints, stains, caulks, sealants and tools. Each PPG Paints store offers outstanding technical support and individualized customer service, including state-of-the-art color matching through PPG’s THE VOICE OF COLOR^® platform. PPG Paints products are readily available across the nation from a network of more than 600 company-owned stores, ensuring adequate inventories and consistent service coast-to-coast.

PPG’s architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada is an industry leader in residential and commercial coatings, delivering the latest technologies and operational advancements through its strong portfolio of brands. The business manufactures and sells interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives and sealants for homeowners and professionals. Its distribution network includes more than 15,000 touchpoints through company-owned stores, independent dealer locations and all major home improvement centers across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit PPGAC.com.

About AAA

As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 48 million members in the United States with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Motorists can map a route, identify gas prices, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com.

PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.^®

PPG’s vision is to be the world’s leading coatings company by consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation 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 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2015 were $15.3 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPGIndustries on Twitter.

PPG Paints is a trademark and the PPG Logo and Bringing innovation to the surface are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
The Voice of Color is a registered trademark of PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.
AAA Discounts & Rewards is a registered trademark of American Automobile Association, Inc.

PPG Media Contacts:Architectural CoatingsJamie Altman, +1-724-742-5599jamie.altman@ppg.comorArchitectural CoatingsKatie Kirkpatrick, +1-724-742-5352katie.kirkpatrick@ppg.com