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The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC) notified customers that it will implement price increases of 5.8% on its products beginning August 15, citing rising production and distribution costs. Additional higher increases on a smaller group of products were also announced, but not specified.
In the letter signed by Brian Carson, PPC president and CEO, the company explained that while it has worked to offset increased operational expenses, it has been unable to absorb all rising costs internally.
“We have seen a significant increase in costs related to the production and distribution of our products and services,” Carson says. “The team has worked extensively to offset these costs, and while we have had good success, we have not been able to offset all of these costs.”
Sales representatives are expected to reach out to customers with specific details about how the price adjustments will affect individual accounts.
This marks the second round of price increases for PPC in recent months. The company previously announced price increases of up to 9% in May 2025, which took effect on July 1, highlighting the ongoing cost pressures facing the paint manufacturer.
