PPG Industries Inc will continue toshow earnings growth in 1987 despite a difficult economic
climate, the company said in its annual report, mailed to
shareholders today.
    For 1986, the company's earnings rose five pct, to 316 mln
dlrs, on revenues that increased eight pct, to 4.7 billion
dlrs. Earnings per share were 2.66 dlrs, compared with 2.27
dlrs.
    The company added that in 1986 its return on equity reached
17.3 pct, up from 15.5 pct in 1985 and close to its goal of 18
pct.
 Reuter
