THE MANUFACTURING INTERVIEW
PPG ’ S TRUMAN WILT
DISCUSSES VITAL SILICA TECHNOLOGY AND ESG
Truman Wilt is R & D Director , Specialty Coatings and Materials , at PPG , where he drives the development of new and innovative products TRUMAN WILT
TITLE : RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
COMPANY : PPG
INDUSTRY : PAINT , COATING , AND ADHESIVE MANUFACTURING
LOCATION : PITTSBURGH , USA
Wilt is the Director of Research and Development for PPG ’ s Specialty Coatings and Materials ( SCM ) strategic business unit , which is based in Pittsburgh . Wilt is responsible for managing the development of new products , and the continued optimisation of existing ones .
Q . INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND YOUR ROLE
» I am a chemist and currently the director of research and development for PPG ’ s Specialty Coatings and Materials ( SCM ) strategic business unit . Based in the Pittsburgh area where PPG is headquartered ,
I am responsible for leading SCM ’ s ongoing development of new and innovative products , and the continued optimisation of existing products .
My team works closely with our customers , and their customers , to help solve their most challenging problems .
Q . WHO IS PPG ?
» PPG is a global manufacturer of paints , coatings and specialty materials operating in more than 70 countries with 50,000 employees . The company serves
14 December 2023