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PPG Names Color Systems Platinum Distributor of the Year

March 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG has recognized Color Systems of Warwick, R.I., as its 2015 Platinum Distributor of the Year. Bob Wenzinger, director of the PPG Platinum Distributor program, presented the award at the annual PPG Platinum Distributor Conference, Feb. 25โ€“28 at the Green Valley Resort in Las Vegas. Steven Choiniere, president and owner, and Steve Lauro, sales manager, of Color Systems accepted the honor on behalf of the company. Michael McGarry, PPG president and CEO, and John Outcalt, PPG vice president, global automotive refinish, also participated in the presentation.

PPG President and CEO Michael McGarry (far left) and John Outcalt (far right), PPG vice president, global automotive refinish, present the 2015 Platinum Distributor of the Year award to Steven Choiniere (left center), president and owner, and Steve Lauro, sales manager, of Color Systems.

PPG President and CEO Michael McGarry (far left) and John Outcalt (far right), PPG

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