4Q07 TRANSCRIPT 11/7/08

This document is a transcript from PPG Industries' fourth quarter 2007 earnings conference call from January 17, 2008. The call discusses PPG's financial results for Q4 2007 and full year 2007. Key points include: - PPG reported its best organic volume growth in three years for Q4 at over 5%. Full year sales set a new record. - Earnings per share for Q4 increased 30% year-over-year, a new record. Full year EPS was also a record. - The company achieved strong growth in its coatings and Optical and Specialty Materials segments, which now make up around 80% of sales and earnings. - Strategically, PPG completed several