PPG Offers New Course to Prep Automotive Refinish Preppers
The two-day class is designed for entry-level assistant refinish technicians who have never received any formal PPG training and work alongside body and refinish technicians using PPG products and processes.
Collision Industry’s First Virtual Reality Training System to be Developed
Researchers at Tradiebot Industries and Deakin University are currently working together to develop the collision and automotive repair industry’s first virtual/augmented reality training and service solution.
PPG PaintManager XI Software Earns CIO 100 Award
The annual award program recognizes 100 organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT).
PPG Introduces MeasureColor Mobile Color-Matching App
MeasureColor Mobile, available in the United States and Canada, combines cloud technology with a handheld, Bluetooth-enabled scanning device to read a color, interpret the data and quickly send the closest PPG color match to the app on a customer’s tablet or smartphone.
PPG Receives CIO 100 Award for PaintManager XI Software
The 31st annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT).
‘Extremely Exciting Times’ for Auto Body Program at Greene County Career and Technology Center in Southwestern Pennsylvania
The program has upgraded its equipment and re-engaged with the local business community, and is considering expanding its body shop.
Database Enhancement Gateway Recognizes PPG for Continued Support and Sponsorship
The Database Enhance Gateway (DEG) has recognized industry partner PPG as the longest-standing platinum sponsor of the online industry resource for five years and counting.
PPG’s Domenic Brusco Elected to Society of Collision Repair Specialists Board
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has elected longtime PPG manager Domenic Brusco to its board of national directors, along with four incumbents.
PPG Sets Q2 Collision Refinish Training Schedule
Collision refinish courses set for April, May and June will cover PPG premium brands including the Envirobase High Performance, Aquabase Plus, Deltron and Global Refinish System lines.
PPG-Painted Car Takes 2018 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama
A heavily customized 1957 Chevrolet dubbed “Imagine” and sporting a gleaming silver PPG finish claimed the prestigious Don Ridler Memorial Award at the recent 66th Detroit Autorama.
Registration Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation 17th Annual Golf Fundraiser
Registration is open for the 17th Annual Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by the automotive refinish business unit of PPG, as well as for the LORD Fusor-sponsored Helicopter Golf Ball Drop.
PPG MVP Business Solutions Announces Schedule for ‘Elevating the Customer Experience’ Class
The course’s objective is to provide collision center owners, managers, sales staff and estimators with the skills necessary to deliver exceptional customer service.
