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 […]
PPG Acquires Automotive OEM Coatings Manufacturer Hemmelrath
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced an agreement to acquire automotive coatings manufacturer Hemmelrath. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We are excited to add Hemmelrath to our robust and diversified automotive coatings offering. This acquisition is another step forward in […]
Domenic Brusco Retires at PPG
Will continue industry involvement Domenic Brusco, who most recently served as Sr. Manager, Industry Relations & MVP Business Solutions at PPG Automotive Refinish, retired this past summer after a 30 year career with the paint system manufacturer. Brusco, who has held leadership positions with several industry non-profit organizations plans to remain active in the industry […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Results of 2018 Fundraiser
$130,000 will go to support collision school and student programs. Next year’s event will be held July 23 in Indianapolis. The annual Collision Repair Education Foundation industry fundraiser, co-hosted by the automotive refinish business unit of PPG raised $130,000 through the support of attendees and sponsors who enjoyed a day of golf at the Trophy […]
Certified Collision Group and PPG Announce Strategic Alliance
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced its newly formed alliance with PPG (NYSE:PPG). The PPG partnership supports top-performing, OE Certified, independently operated collision centers that qualify for CCG’s elite network. The alliance will identify those collision repair facility operators whose brands and performance meet CCG membership requirements, driving multi-channel business development value into hundreds of […]