PPG Industries has reported net sales for the first quarter 2012 of $3.8 billion, which is an increase of 6% versus the previous year’s first quarter.

Net income for the quarter was $13 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, including nonrecurring charges. Adjusted net income for the quarter, excluding the nonrecurring charges, was $279 million, or $1.81 per share. First quarter 2011 net sales were $3.5 billion, and net income was $228 million, or $1.40 per diluted share.