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Acquisitions and Divestitures
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions
On August 14, 2019, PPG completed the acquisition of Dexmet Corporation, a specialty materials manufacturer. Headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, Dexmet Corporation specializes in customized, highly-engineered, expanded and perforated metal foils and polymers used for structural applications. The pro-forma impact on PPG's
sales and results of operations, including the pro forma effect of events that are directly attributable to the acquisition, was not significant. The results of this business since the date of acquisition have been reported within the aerospace coatings business within the Performance Coatings reportable segment.
On April 16, 2019, PPG completed the acquisition of Hemmelrath, an automotive coatings manufacturer. Headquartered in Klingenberg, Germany, Hemmelrath is a global manufacturer of coatings for automotive original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"). The pro-forma impact on PPG's sales and results of operations, including the pro forma effect of events that are directly attributable to the acquisition, was not significant. The results of this business since the date of acquisition have been reported within the automotive OEM coatings business within the Industrial Coatings reportable segment.
On March 1, 2019, PPG completed the acquisition of Whitford Worldwide Company ("Whitford"), a global manufacturer that specializes in low-friction and nonstick coatings for industrial applications and consumer products. Whitford employs more than 700 people and operates 10 manufacturing facilities globally. The pro-forma impact on PPG's sales and results of operations, including the pro forma effect of events that are directly attributable to the acquisition, was not significant. The results of this business since the date of acquisition have been reported within the industrial coatings business within the Industrial Coatings reportable segment.
In January 2018, PPG acquired ProCoatings, a leading architectural paint and coatings wholesaler located in The Netherlands. ProCoatings, established in 2001, distributes a large portfolio of well-known professional paint brands through its network of 23 multi-brand stores. The company employs nearly 100 people. The pro-forma impact on PPG's sales and results of operations, including the pro forma effect of events that are directly attributable to the acquisition, was not significant.The results of this business since the date of acquisition have been reported within the architectural coatings - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business within the Performance Coatings reportable segment.
Divestitures
Glass Segment
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax related to the former Glass reportable business segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 were as follows:
($ in millions)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
Income from operations

$13

 

$21

Income tax expense
3

 
5

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

$10

 

$16


During the third quarter of 2018, PPG released $13 million of previously recorded accruals and contingencies established in conjunction with the divestitures of businesses within the former Glass segment as a result of completed actions, new information and updated estimates. Also in the third quarter of 2018, PPG made a final payment of $20 million to Vitro S.A.B. de C.V related to the transfer of certain pension obligations upon the sale of the former flat glass business.