As part of the PPG Industries portfolio of brands, Johnstone’s has a long history as one of the UK’s foremost professional trade paint brands and has enjoyed a presence in the market since 1890. Our parent company, PPG Industries, is one of the world’s largest suppliers of paints, coatings, optical products, speciality materials, glass, and fibreglass. It was founded in 1883 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. (“PPG” stands for “Pittsburgh Plate Glass [Co.]”, because that’s what the company initially specialised in before it entered the paint market.)
The environment is a core consideration throughout the manufacture process through to the end use. We enjoy seeing our products help specifiers achieve high sustainability ratings, and we love being involved in community initiatives.