Toronto, Ontario -- June 20, 2011 -- Effective July 1, 2011, Norm Angrove will be assuming the role of National Business Development Manager, Canada. Norm's focus will be on developing new opportunities and growing existing customer business among MSO's and other large collision shop accounts, with the assistance of the Regional Business Development Managers who will report directly to Norm. Additionally, Norm will lead the Canadian OEM initiatives and retain his current responsibilities for the Canadian Platinum Distributor program.

Norm has extensive experience in the Canadian Automotive Refinish industry. Since joining PPG, Norm has held such positions as Zone Program Manager, Regional Manager for Ontario and most recently Senior Manager, Value Added Programs. Norm's in-depth knowledge of the industry will be a tremendous asset in his new position.

Deb Nucciarone will be assuming the role of Product and Marketing Manager, Canada also effective July 1, 2011. In addition to her current responsibilities, Deb will now be responsible for all Canadian marketing initiatives.

After graduating from the University of Waterloo with an Honours B. Sc. in Applied Chemistry, Deb commenced her employment with PPG as a Chemist trainee. She has had a varied background working in a technical capacity for Industrial Coatings and in Customer Service and Logistics at the Clarkson Plant before joining Refinish in 1998 as Manager, Technology Services and subsequently moving into her current position as Product Manager.

Edmonton, Alberta -- June 13, 2011 -- Steve Hammond, owner of Morinville Auto Body in Edmonton, and his son, Bleyd, have proudly supported the fundraising event Hair Massacure for four years and running. The event, which raises funds for various charities that help children with life-threatening diseases, is dear to the Hammond’s heart. When he was only six-years-old Bleyd was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, a rare disease that affects the body’s blood vessels, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and heart. If not diagnosed rapidly, it can cause severe coronary artery aneurysms and problems in the circulatory system of the body.

The true cause of the disease is unknown but is treatable if quickly diagnosed. After ruling out several other potential health conditions (there are no lab tests for the disease), Bleyd was fully diagnosed with Kawasaki and began his intensive treatment. He continued to see a cardiologist for nine months after discharge for regular echocardiograms to make sure the disease didn’t negatively affect his heart and blood vessels. Thankfully, Bleyd is now 11 and leads a normal, active life with no side effects.

Shortly after celebrating his seventh birthday, Bleyd decided he to wanted to help those who are trying to find cures for life-threatening diseases. He learned about the fundraiser Hair Massacure where participants shave their heads in order to raise money for cancer research. Bleyd’s hair was quickly dyed pink and, with the help of his dad and a few sponsors, he raised a few hundred dollars towards the charity. Afterwared, Bleyd vowed to let his hair grow through to the following year’s event. In February 2010, Steve chose to join his son with his fundraising efforts as a tribute to his Mom who was recently diagnosed with small cell carcinoma cancer. Steve’s Mom lost her battle with cancer and passed away in July of the same year.

Last year, Steve, Bleyd and their family raised $2,750.00, just shy of their goal of $3,500.00. Money raised from this event is divided amongst the following charities: the Pediatric Oncology Department at the Stollery Children's Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as Ronald McDonald House. Since its inception in 2002, Hair Massacure has raised over $4.7 million.

For further information about Hair Massacure, please visit www.hairmassacure.com.