PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced that its PPG MoonWalk automated paint mixing system has been sold to body shops in all 50 U.S. states. This month, PPG will complete installations at Central Paint and Body in Casper, Wyo., and at Morrow Collision Center in Lincoln, Neb. PPG plans to mark this achievement with a special event […]
Axalta and 3M Collaborate on Refinish Training Series
3M and Axalta yesterday announced a collaboration to introduce a new training content series focused on automotive refinishing. The series will feature five co-branded training modules, each intended to meaningfully help technicians and shops improve their understanding of repair process practices and drive greater operational outcomes. The brand-agnostic and accessible educational video content produced by […]
PPG Reports Third Quarter Sales of $4.6 Billion
Overall sales for the company were down 1% compared to last year. U.S. refinish sales up high single digit percentage despite lower collision claims. Announces sale of U.S. and Canada architectural coating business. PPG (NYSE:PPG) yesterday reported net sales of $4.575 billion for the third quarter of 2024, down 1% from $4.644 billion in the […]
SagolaSPRAY Virtual Reality Spray Paint Training Kit Now Available
Learning to spray paint is no longer confined to the spray booth and classrooms, SagolaSPRAY uses virtual reality to teach the fundamentals of the art of spray painting. This ready to use kit does not need an internet connection, is small, lightweight and easy to deploy anywhere at any time. It can even fit in […]
Axalta Announces Record Second Quarter Sales of $1.35 Billion
Refinish net sales $546 million, up 5% year-over-year. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced its second quarter 2024 net sales increased 4.4% year-over-year to a quarterly record of $1.35 billion with positive contributions from all four end markets. Net income increased by $52 million year-over-year to $113 million. Adjusted net income improved by $50 […]
PPG Reports Sales of $4.8 Billion in Second Quarter
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 […]
Roberlo Introduces UNIQCROM Premium Solvent-Based Basecoat System
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, […]
BMW Group Names Axalta Exclusive Supplier of Private Paint Label ColorSystem in EMEA
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 […]
MOTOR Announces Update to Refinish Time Guidance for Blending Adjacent Panels
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 […]
AkzoNobel Launches New Generation Fillers
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 […]