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PPG Reports Sales of $4.8 Billion in Second Quarter

July 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Overall organic sales flat compared to last year, refinish down mid-single digits on comparison to record quarter in 2023. PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported net sales of $4.794 billion for the second quarter of 2024, down 2% from $4.872 billion in the second quarter last year. Net income was $528 million, up 8% from 490 million in […]

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

Roberlo Introduces UNIQCROM Premium Solvent-Based Basecoat System

July 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The European car refinish coatings company Roberlo announced the introduction of UNIQCROM, its latest premium quality solvent basecoat paint systems. UNIQCROM has been launched in North America, with plans to expand over the coming months into other international markets in South America and Southeast Asia. The solvent-borne basecoat system is composed of 40 solid bases, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Briolf Group, New Products, Refinish, Roberlo

BMW Group Names Axalta Exclusive Supplier of Private Paint Label ColorSystem in EMEA

October 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in currently 15 European countries plus South Africa. The agreement includes BMW Group’s network of 730 dealerships and collision repair partners. The agreement runs through December 2028 and adds to existing supplier agreements with BMW Group. “The BMW […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, BMW, EMEA, Europe, Refinish

MOTOR Announces Update to Refinish Time Guidance for Blending Adjacent Panels

April 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

MOTOR Information Systems (MOTOR), a Hearst company, announced today it will make a change to the Estimated Worktime Development Methodology for color blend of adjacent panels within the MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE). The change is designed to account for variations in modern vehicle paint refinishing and will be made in October 2023 as part […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Motor Information Systems, Refinish

AkzoNobel Launches New Generation Fillers

April 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair shops can now take advantage of a new generation of fillers from AkzoNobel’s Sikkens and Lesonal vehicle refinishes brands, which help to significantly improve productivity while lowering energy costs. Sikkens Autosurfacer Optima and Lesonal 2K Ultimate Filler are fast-drying filler systems have been developed to help save time and money, without compromising on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, New Products, Refinish

Winners of the WorldSkills Car Painting Competition 2022 Special Edition in Denmark Announced

November 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Winners of the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition for Car Painting raised the bar in skill and sustainable practices. The event was held October 18-22 at College 360, the largest general and vocational educational institution in Silkeborg, Denmark. Thirteen of the world’s best painters competed during four intensive days, with each completing specific tasks. “We […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Refinish, WorldSkills

SCRS Study Concludes Time to Blend Into an Adjacent Panel is Over 30% Higher than Full Panel Refinish Time

November 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Research conflicts with 50% blend reduction implemented in estimating platforms. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) published the results of it’s blend study research project conducted in August with the major North American refinish companies. According to the conclusions of this study, blending, on average, took 31.59% more time than a full refinish, rather […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Refinish, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

SCRS to Study Blend Refinish Times

August 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On August 22nd, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will begin a week-long research project in coordination with the major North American refinish companies to study the delta between the time necessary to perform a full refinish on a panel, and the time necessary to blend the panel. Blending is defined as the application […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Refinish, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Rhode Island Legislators Plan Vote to Overturn Governor’s Vetoes of Collision Repair Bills

January 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rhode Island 2021 Legislation

The legislation that was vetoed in July revises Rhode Island’s unfair claims practices regulations related to sublet markup and refinish materials calculations among other items. The Rhode Island House and the Senate announced last week it will return to session on Tuesday, January 4 at the State House to finish up several matters from the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, legislation, Refinish, Rhode Island, Sublet, Total Loss

PPG Expands Online Training Options for Collision Repair Centers with Knowledge College Launch

September 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG Knowledge College online learning management system, which provides the refinish industry with a comprehensive online training program for automotive and commercial finishing systems and professional business development. “The PPG Knowledge College program offers our customers great flexibility since it allows the student to decide the best […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Online Training, PPG Industries, Refinish

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