Valspar announced it has completed extensive renovations on its Automotive Training Center in Grand Prairie, Texas.
The facility received a complete makeover, with remodeled classrooms, expanded color-mixing room, upgraded spraybooth, a new cafeteria and the latest in digital media.
“Our goal is to provide the best training in the industry, and this ultra-modern facility gives us the learning environment to deliver that along with our expert staff,” said Pete Willman, sales director – Branded Coatings, Valspar Automotive North America. “Students will come away with a comprehensive education on the Valspar paint process, giving them the skills necessary to enhance the quality and productivity of their refinish operations.”
The center’s training curriculum, which is approved by the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance, includes both theory and practical workshops and gives students hands-on experience. Courses cover a wide range of skills, from basic workshop and color skills to advanced programs, using Valspar’s brands – Valspar Refinish, DeBeer Refinish, Prospray, Matrix and House of Kolor.
In addition to Grand Prairie, Valspar has five Automotive Training Centers around the world: Massillon, Ohio; Gold Coast, Australia; Rome, Italy; Lyon, France; and Lelystad, The Netherlands. The sites have hosted thousands of painters from all segments of the industry looking to improve their craft.
