Definitive Additional Materials to Proxy Statement

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

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PPG Industries, Inc.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 16, 2009

 

You are receiving this communication because you are a shareholder of record or a participant in a retirement or savings plan maintained by PPG and have investments in PPG stock. We are taking advantage of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent rules that allow us to furnish our Proxy Statement and other proxy materials to our shareholders over the Internet. We believe that this e-proxy process will expedite shareholders’ receipt of proxy materials, lower the costs of delivery and reduce the environmental impact of our Annual Meeting. Instructions on how you can receive a paper copy of PPG’s 2009 Proxy Statement and our 2008 Annual Report are set forth below. Information about the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, including the items to be voted on, is provided on the reverse side of this notice. The Board of Directors of PPG recommends that shareholders vote FOR the election of each of the four director nominees and FOR the endorsement of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2009.

 

THIS IS NOT A PROXY CARD. If you wish to cast your vote on a traditional proxy card, you must request that a paper copy of the proxy materials be mailed to you by following the instructions below.

 

HOW CAN I GET A COMPLETE SET OF THE PROXY MATERIALS?

 

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

The following documents are available at: www.ViewMaterial.com/PPG

 

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Notice of 2009 Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement

 

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2008 Annual Report

 

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before April 2, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

You may request a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy materials by following the instructions below. You will be asked to provide the control number (located by the arrow in the box below). Information on how to obtain directions to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person may also be obtained by following the instructions below.

 

  1. Call the toll-free telephone number 1-800-516-1564 and follow the instructions provided, or

 

  2. Access the website www.SendMaterial.com and follow the instructions provided, or

 

  3. Send us an e-mail at papercopy@SendMaterial.com with your control number in the subject line. Unless you instruct us otherwise, we will reply to your e-mail with a copy of the proxy materials in PDF format for this meeting only.

 

           

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To vote your PPG Industries, Inc. shares, you can

attend the PPG Industries, Inc. Annual Meeting of

Shareholders and vote in person or you can:

 

1:      Go to www.ViewMaterial.com/PPG

 

2:      Click on the icon to vote your shares.

 

3:      Enter the 11 digit Control Number

         (located by the arrow in the box above).

 

4:      Follow the simple instructions to record your vote.

 

You will be able to vote until 11:59 p.m.

Eastern Time, on April 15, 2009.

 

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.

ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA 15272

 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

TO BE HELD ON APRIL 16, 2009

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

We will hold the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of PPG Industries, Inc. on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom B, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222.

 

The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to consider and vote on the following matters:

 

  1. The election of four directors;

 

  2. The endorsement of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2009; and

 

  3. Any other business that may properly come before the meeting.

 

Owners of shares of PPG common stock as of the close of business on February 20, 2009 are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.

 

Admission to the Annual Meeting will be by Admission Card only. You must also present a photo ID for admission to the Meeting.

 

If you are a shareholder of record or a participant in a retirement or savings plan maintained by PPG and plan to attend, please indicate this desire when voting via the Internet or by telephone, so that we may send you an Admission Card. However, if you have a paper proxy card because you received the proxy materials in paper form, there is an Admission Card on the top half of the proxy card. Please tear off such Admission Card and bring it with you to the Annual Meeting.

 

If your shares are held through a broker, please contact your broker and request that the broker obtain an Admission Card for you or provide you with evidence of your share ownership, which will gain you admission to the Annual Meeting.

 

Please know that your vote is very important to us and we encourage you to vote promptly. Whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting in person, please vote via the Internet or telephone, or by paper proxy card or vote instruction form, which you should complete, sign and return by mail, so that your shares may be voted.

 

James C. Diggs

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

 

   

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

March 6, 2009

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Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

For holders as of: February 20, 2009

Date: April 16, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM EDT

Location: David L. Lawrence

Convention Center

Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballrm B

1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This is an overview only of the proxy materials. The materials you should review before you cast your vote are now available. You may view the proxy materials online or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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Before You Vote –

How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement

How To View Online:

Have the 12 Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

You can choose to receive a paper or an e-mail copy. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com

2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639

3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com

* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line.

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed above on or before April 02, 2009

How To. Vote –

Please Choose One of The Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

Vote By Internet: To vote now by internet, go to www.proxynote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions.

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

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Voting items

The Board of Directors recommends that you

Vote “For” the following.

1. Election of Directors

Nominees

01 Charles E. Bunch 02 Robert Ripp 03 Thomas J. Usher 04 David R. Whitwam

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s).

2. The endorsement of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2009

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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Voting Instructions

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BANKS AND BROKERS

AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR SIGNATURES IF APPLICABLE

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