PPG has introduced a course to train technicians in the craft of refinish preparation. The course is intended to answer a critical industry need for knowledgeable and skilled assistant technicians. The two-day class, called “Refinish Preparation Specialist Training,” is designed for entry-level assistant refinish technicians who have never received any formal PPG training and work […]
Wesco Group Acquires Auto Paint Specialties
Adds three store PPG distributor in western Washington State. The Wesco Group Inc. announced it completed the acquisition of Auto Paint Specialties, a three store PPG Platinum distributor in western Washington State. Dan Gemeroy the President of APS will join the acquisition team at the Wesco Group. “The decision became easy after working with Wesco, […]
PPG Reports $3.8 Billion Sales in First Quarter
Overall sales up nearly 9 percent versus prior year. Refinish up “mid-single-digit percentage” versus 2016. PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported first quarter 2018 net sales of about $3.8 billion, up nearly 9 percent versus the prior year. Net sales in local currencies grew approximately 3 percent year-over-year aided by higher selling prices of almost 2 percent. Selling […]
PPG Sets Second Quarter Collision Refinish Training Schedule
PPG has announced its schedule of collision refinish training classes for the second quarter of 2018. Collision refinish courses set for April, May and June will cover PPG premium brands. All classes are structured to ensure that paint technicians are up to date with PPG products, processes and technological advances. A complete list of courses, […]
Painters Supply Named PPG Platinum Distributor of the Year
PPG’s automotive refinish business honored Painters Supply & Equipment Company (PSE) of Taylor, Mich, as its 2017 Platinum Distributor of the Year. John Parran, PPG director, Platinum Distributor program, U.S. and Canada, presented the award at the annual PPG Platinum Distributor Conference held February 22–25 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida. The […]
Registration Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser Co-Hosted by PPG
Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by the automotive refinish business unit of PPG, and the LORD Fusor sponsored Helicopter Golf Ball Drop. Organizers anticipate the Golf Fundraiser selling out during the spring, so early registration is encouraged. The event supports the Education Foundation in […]
PPG MVP Business Solutions Course Emphasizes Customer Experience
PPG MVP Business Solutions announced it has scheduled its “Elevating the Customer Experience” class. The next class will be held April 4-5 in Glen Burnie, Md. More information about the course and a link to the schedule is available online. The course’s objective is to provide collision repair center owners, managers, sales staff and estimators […]
PPG Foundation Invests More Than $63,000 on Behalf of Automotive Refinish Business
Funding supports programs in communities where PPG operates PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that the PPG Foundation invested more than $63,000 in eight organizations in 2017 on behalf of PPG’s automotive refinish business, which operates an administrative office in Pittsburgh and two manufacturing facilities in Ohio. The grant recipients and funding purposes were: American Association of University […]
PPG Kansai Automotive Finishes Receives Nissan North America Supplier Award
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that PPG Kansai Automotive Finishes (PKAF), its joint venture with Kansai Paint, has received the Nissan 2017 Regional Monozukuri Spirit Award from the Nissan Group of North America for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes suppliers for their exceptional use of philosophies and processes related to “Monozukuri” – the spirit of […]
PPG Foundation Funds Refinish Scholarships through Collision Repair Education Foundation
The PPG Foundation has provided $20,000 in funding for the Collision Repair Education Foundation that will be awarded to students who have demonstrated a career interest in automotive collision repair and refinish. The scholarships, $5,000 each, are awarded annually to full-time students attending a post-secondary school with a focus on degree programs in collision repair. […]