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PPG Adds New Classes and Updates to MVP Program

July 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) MVP Business Solutions has added three classes to its Business Development series. The classes, Refinish Area Optimization, Administrative Process Improvement and Advanced Estimating 2019, are designed to help collision repair center owners, managers and other key personnel streamline processes, maximize resources and improve estimating accuracy by applying innovative, proprietary MVP performance-accelerating business processes. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Management Training, MVP Business Solutions, PPG

PPG Completes Acquisition of SEM Products

December 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of SEM Products, Inc., the U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products. Financial terms were not disclosed. According to a letter to customers from Greg Benckart, VP, Americas, PPG Automotive Refinish, and Steve Fussy,  President, SEM Products, Inc., SEM will continue to operate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PPG, SEM Products

PPG Sponsors Database Enhancement Gateway

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Database Enhance Gateway (DEG) recognized PPG as its longest-standing platinum sponsor of the online collision repair industry resource for five years and counting. The ongoing financial contributions from PPG help to allow all collision repair industry professionals with access to the free service. The DEG accepts submissions from estimating system end-users, who have questions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Database Enhancement Gateway, PPG, Sponsorship

Bunch to Retire as PPG Executive Chairman, CEO McGarry Elected to Succeed

July 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that Charles E. Bunch will retire Sept. 1 as executive chairman of the PPG board of directors after 37 years with the company. PPG President and Chief Executive Officer Michael H. McGarry will become chairman and CEO effective the same day. Under Bunch’s leadership, PPG accelerated its business transformation through strategic actions that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, PPG

PPG Announces New SVP of Automotive Coatings

January 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG announced that Tim Knavish, currently vice president, global protective and marine coatings, will become senior vice president, automotive coatings, and will continue to oversee PPG’s Latin America operations and its corporate environment, health and safety (EHS) function. Jean-Marie Greindl will become senior vice president, global architectural coatings, and president, PPG Europe, Middle East and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, PPG, PPG Industries

PPG Reports Higher Sales in Q4

January 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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PPG Industries yesterday reported fourth quarter 2015 net sales from continuing operations of $3.7 billion, consistent with the prior year. Net sales in local currencies grew 7 percent year-over-year, with acquisition-related sales adding 5 percent and sales volume growth contributing nearly 2 percent. Unfavorable foreign currency translation impacted net sales by 7 percent, or about […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, PPG, PPG Industries

Single Source Adds Chris Northup to Advisory Board

December 9, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Single Source, Inc., the distributor of PPG automotive refinish products, announced that Christopher Northup has joined its Advisory Board. Northup arrives with a host of experience and knowledge from over 32 years of involvement in the collision repair and refinish industry. His senior executive experience with both private and publically traded companies provides a unique […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PBE Distributor, People, PPG, Single Source Inc.

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