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PPG’s SEM Products Launches Performance Abrasives Product Line

September 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced that its SEM Products business has launched a complete product line of performance abrasives, designed to simplify complex automotive collision repairs while prioritizing the needs of technicians. SEM Performance Abrasives are designed for every stage of the repair process. The product line incorporates precision grain technology, which is designed to deliver […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG, SEM Products

PPG Adds SEM Products to AdjustRite Commercial Estimating System

April 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG AjustRite SEM

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has expanded the capabilities of the PPG AdjustRite commercial estimating system by adding SEM adhesives, sealers and undercoats to the platform’s Commercial Parts Listing Program supplier database. SEM Products, Inc., manufactures specialized automotive refinish products and was acquired by PPG in 2018. “We’re very pleased to add SEM products […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Heavy Duty Trucks, PPG Industries, SEM Products

SEM Products and Mothers Polishes Announce Collision Repair Market Distribution Partnership

September 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

SEM Mothers Partnership

SEM becomes exclusive North America distributor of Mothers professional products. SEM Products and Mothers announced that effective August 30, SEM Products is now the exclusive distribution partner for Mothers Professional products in the United States and Canada to service the collision repair market. Through the partnership, SEM Products will oversee distribution to its network of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mothers, SEM Products

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 to Acquire SEM Products

October 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

South Carolina-based SEM provides specialty refinish products for the collision repair market. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire SEM Products, Inc., the manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PPG Industries, SEM Products, South Carolina

SEM Products Announces Collision Repair Approvals from FCA

January 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

SEM logo

SEM announced that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) now officially recommends 14 SEM products for use in collision repair facilities in accordance with FCA repair procedures.  Outlined below, these products can be used as dictated by brand and part # or “equivalent” on repair procedures outlined by FCA Technical Service Bulletins (TSB). Adhesives 40202 Dual-Mix Quick […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, FCA, SEM Products

SEM Obtains 52 Recommendations from GM

February 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

SEM Products, Inc. announced that General Motors (GM) had awarded the company 52 recommendations spanning 218 SKUs. Recommended product categories include adhesives, foams, panel bonding adhesives, plastic repair materials, seam sealers, stone guard coatings, and undercoatings. SEM’s specialty coatings, such as interior refinish products, are recommended for out of warranty repair scenarios. A full list […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, General Motors, GM, SEM Products

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