PPG Energy Management Strategy

Authors

  • Jeffrey S. Yigdall PPG Industries, Inc Director, Glass & Process Engineering Chairman, Energy & Greenhouse Gas Committee

Abstract

External reviews of PPG Industries often cite strong, effective
management of manufacturing operations with a concentration on cost
control. This article describes the development of PPG’s position on en-
ergy sustainability and climate change, followed by the creation of, and
commitment to, energy reduction goals. The theme is one of securing
management support and then designing the implementation process
in alignment with our internal strengths. Energy reduction would be a
core component of cost reduction.

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Author Biography

Jeffrey S. Yigdall , PPG Industries, Inc Director, Glass & Process Engineering Chairman, Energy & Greenhouse Gas Committee

Jeff Yigdall is now in his 35th year with PPG, having worked and lived throughout the U.S. and Canada, working in float glass production, process development, business development, research, automotive glass, and engineering. He began his career with PPG in 1974 as a production engineer. During the course of his career, he has held positions as business venture manager, manager of operations, plant manager, research manager, director of production, and his current role, director of engineering. In this capacity, Yigdall is involved with engineering and process technology, international business development, and PPG’s energy management strategy. Currently, he serves as chairman of PPG’s corporate Energy & Greenhouse Gas team, also serving on the company’s Energy Security & Climate Change steering committee. He also has several process and combustion related patents.

Yigdall holds a bachelor of science degree in ceramic engineering and glass science from Alfred University, Alfred, N.Y., College of Ceramics and a master’s in business administration from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
Jeffrey S. Yigdall, Director Glass & Process Engineering, Chairman
Energy & GHG Team
PPG Industries, Glass Technology Center
400 Guys Run Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
412-820-8625 voice
412-826-2298 FAX
yigdall@ppg.com

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Published

2023-07-11

How to Cite

Yigdall , J. S. . (2023). PPG Energy Management Strategy . Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 28(4), 23–35. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/19925

Issue

2009: Vol 28 Iss 4 2008-2009

Section

Articles

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