AkzoNobel announced it has been rewarded with automotive industry recognition for the company’s powder coatings site in Como, Italy. The site – which recently completed a major capacity expansion – has received International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 certification. Awarded following an extensive third-party audit, it recognizes the highest levels of product quality and customer […]
PPG Invests $44 million to Boost Global Powder Coatings Production
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced a $44 million investment to upgrade five powder coating manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Latin America. Collectively, the investment – $30 million for U.S. plants and $14 million for facilities in Latin America – is expected to increase overall capacity, add production capabilities for bonded metallic powders, improve processing times with automated […]
PPG Introduces Wheel Refurbishing Solution for Commercial Vehicles
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG Wheel Refurbishing Program featuring the PPG ENVIROCRON family of powder coatings. Specifically created to address the needs of commercial tire retread centers, the new program efficiently transforms rusty, corroded wheels to near-original equipment quality. “Our customers asked for more than just a powder coating,” said Jamie […]