Slideshow: PPG 40th anniversary celebration

Jessica Rider (left) with her parents Mickey and Karen at the 40th anniversary of the opening of the PPG plant near Cheswold. Mickey has been working there for 30 years and his wife, whom he met at PPG, has been there for 20 years. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)

PPG employees, their families, friends and neighbors of the plant celebrated 40 years since the plant began production. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)

PPG employees, their families, friends and neighbors of the plant celebrated 40 years since the plant began production. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)

Carl Merrifield (left) and Charlie Sevier live nearby the PPG plant and joined the 40th anniversary party Saturday. Mr. Merrifield said “I got the invitation for free hot dogs so here I am.” (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)

Daniel Wright beams a huge smile after his number was drawn for a new bicycle at the PPG 40th anniversary party Saturday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)

Twelve-year-old Natalie Rider was one of the winners of a new bicycle at the 40th anniversary party at PPG Saturday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)