PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of its Moonwalk automated paint mixing system for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) automotive refinish industry. The self-contained system brings a new level of speed, precision, quality and color consistency to the body shop mixing process. The MoonWalk system is sized to fit all mixing rooms […]
PPG Project Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a Colorful Communities project to revitalize the Saturn V rocket replica displayed at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The project brought together approximately 150 employee volunteers from PPG, USSRC and Boeing, who spent a […]
PPG Joins I-CAR Sustaining Partner Program
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that it has joined the recently formed I-CAR Sustaining Partner program. The Sustaining Partner program is a long-term initiative that engages the collision industry’s leading suppliers to support I-CAR in its value-driven technician training opportunities. The program’s goal is to generate additional funding that will help decrease the cost of delivering I-CAR […]
PPG Launches Delfleet One Commercial Coatings in US, Canada
Next-generation coatings provide outstanding color matching, productivity boost, ultra-low VOC emissions. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the introduction of its Delfleet One paint system to the U.S. and Canadian markets. This complete and compact line of advanced coatings is formulated to address the refinish needs of the commercial transportation industry. PPG engineered these next-generation coatings to […]
PPG Completes Acquisition of Hemmelrath
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of automotive coatings manufacturer Hemmelrath. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Klingenberg, Germany, Hemmelrath is a manufacturer of coatings for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With more than 450 employees, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Klingenberg and Erlenbach, Germany; Jilin, […]
Tradiebot Industries Demonstrates Augmented Reality Application for Training, Service and Repairs
Australia-based Tradiebot Industries officially launched its augmented reality (AR) software application WorxAR at the AAAA / Collision Repair Expo in Melbourne, Australia held April 4-6. The application allows the latest release information to be delivered to users at the touch of their fingertips via smart devices such as phones and tablets. AR technology is currently […]
PPG Releases Second Quarter 2019 Collision Refinish Training Schedule
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the schedule of collision refinish training classes for the second quarter of 2019. All classes are structured to ensure that paint technicians are up to date with PPG products, processes and technological advances. Classes are led by expert instructors, take one to two days each, and are held at PPG Business Development […]
PPG Names CHC Paint & Body Shop Supplies Platinum Distributor of the Year
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that its automotive refinish business has named CHC Paint & Body Shop Supplies of Toronto, Canada, its 2018 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The annual award honors the distributor that demonstrates outstanding performance, loyalty, product knowledge, and customer service and support. John Parran, PPG director, Platinum Distributor program, U.S. and Canada, presented […]
PPG Announces Show Truck Tour Schedule
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced its red, white and blue PPG tractor-trailer rig, a rolling exhibit of premium PPG products, will kick off its 2019 cross-country trip on March 8 at the 9th annual Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. The truck will make 12 appearances across the country, concluding […]
PPG’s Bryan Robinson Joins CIF as Trustee
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the election of Bryan Robinson, North American Manager National Accounts at PPG Industries to its Board of Trustees. Robinson has been in the collision repair industry for several decades. He joins CIF from PPG where he has worked for over 25 years in various positions. PPG is a longtime […]