PPG Scientist Receives Top Honor from American Chemical Society
PPG has announced that Dr. Shanti Swarup, PPG senior scientist, coatings research and development, polymer synthesis, was named a recipient of the 2019 National Award in Applied Polymer Science, administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
PPG to Build New Paint, Coatings R&D Center in China
The new facility will be part of the company’s efforts to continue to strengthen its R&D footprint to better serve customers in China, across the Asia-Pacific region and globally, and will service all of PPG’s strategic business units.
PPG Launches Structural Blue Training Video
PPG has introduced a training video to assist paint technicians with refinishing Lexus automobiles sporting the OEM’s Structural Blue finish, a complex premium color available on a limited number of Lexus LC500 models.
The Latest Automotive Refinish Technology
We’ve all heard today’s vehicles are not your father’s vehicles. They’re highly complex rolling computers with more lines of code than Facebook. But this isn’t your father’s paint today either. Refinish technology has made leaps and bounds as well. Here is some of the latest refinish technology on the market.
Ferrari Introduces World’s First Low-Bake Paint System
Ferrari has announced that, through an ongoing collaboration with PPG, it is now able to introduce a new low-temperature paint system, making it the world’s first car manufacturer to adopt the new low-cure clearcoats technology.
PPG Walks with Speedway Children’s Charities
For the 10th year in a row, PPG served as the sole sponsor of the Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) New Hampshire chapter’s Track Walk fundraising event and generated nearly $25,000 to help fund the organization’s benevolent activities.
PPG Foundation Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation to Fund Scholarships
The PPG Foundation announced it has partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation to award scholarships to five students who have an interest in automotive repair or refinish careers.
Hot Wheels Car Care Products to be Presenting Sponsor of PPG Syracuse Nationals Car Show
The Hot Wheels Car Care Crew will be stationed near each gate at the July 20-22 event in Syracuse, N.Y., educating, demonstrating and selling their professional appearance products.
PPG Teams Up with Speedway Children’s Charities for 10th Year
PPG announced that it will be the sole sponsor of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) New Hampshire chapter’s Track Walk fundraising event for the 10th year in a row.
PPG-Sponsored Tasca Racing Returns to New England
The PPG-sponsored Tasca Racing team will take part in the NHRA New England Nationals July 6-8 at the New England Dragway – its home track – in Epping, New Hampshire.
PPG Posts Q3 Collision Refinish Training
Classes cover key collision refinish subjects and are designed to ensure that paint technicians are up to date with PPG products, processes and technological advances.
PPG Video Affirms Commitment to Diversity
The Automotive Refinish division of PPG recently released a three-minute video featuring Automotive Refinish team members from North America, Europe and Asia discussing the importance of diversity at PPG.