CosmosSync team communication app now available to all shops
Toronto, Ontario — July 20, 2016 — CosmosSync is now available to all collision shops across Canada. The software solution was originally developed to help collision facilities manage images during the claims process, but it has grown to be much more than that, according to a statement from CosmosSync. The latest version offers extensive features, including […]
PPG enhances training facilities
Mississauga, Ontario — June 19, 2016 — PPG has announced that it has expanded and improved several of its Business Development Centers. According to an official statement, the upgrades enhance PPG’s resources and capabilities for training painters, distributors, and body shop and collision repair professionals to successfully use the company’s array of automotive refinish coatings. […]
PPG introduces EC550 En-V Ultra Gloss Clearcoat
Strongsville, Ohio — June 7, 2016 — PPG has launched EC550 En-V Ultra Gloss Clearcoat, formulated specifically for use with PPG’s Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat. It is compliant for all refinish markets in North America. According to a statement from PPG, the new clearcoat is designed for outstanding gloss and ease of use. It […]
PPG expands Delfleet Essential commercial line
Mississauga, Ontario — April 27, 2016 — PPG Commercial Coatings has added two new low VOC epoxy primers to its Delfleet Essential commercial paint system. The new primers, ESU481 2.1 Epoxy Primer – White and ESU482 2.1 Epoxy Primer – Black, are variations of ESU480, the r gray 2.1 Epoxy Primer PPG introduced in the […]
SATA and Uni-Select team up for refinish application training
By Dylan O’Hagan Peterborough, Ontario — March 30, 2016 — With a master painter as part of the team, SATA and Uni-Select Canada recently teamed up to offer spray paint gun training and expertise across the country. The training was offered in major cities across Canada including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Montreal, Ottawa and the […]
PPG to expand training
Strongsville, Ohio — March 23, 2016 — PPG has announced it will offer an expanded array of classes throughout 2016, with subjects ranging from basic and advanced product line training to custom painting techniques, business management, shop operations and customer service. Courses will be available in 16 PPG Business Development Centers in Canada and the […]
Charley Hutton wins Ridler Award with PPG-painted Oldsmobile
Mississauga, Ontario — March 15 , 2016 — PPG and Charley Hutton have done it again, this time with a 1939 Oldsmobile convertible sporting a custom-mixed metallic PPG Envirobase High Performance finish. The car has won the 53rd annual Ridler Award at the 2016 Detroit Autorama. The Ridler Award is extremely prestigious and is given […]
PPG Platinum Conference draws record-breaking number of Canadians
By Dylan O’Hagan Las Vegas, Nevada — March 10, 2016 — PPG recently concluded its 25th annual Platinum Distributors conference. This year was a smashing success for the Canadian contingent, with a record-breaking number of Canadian distributors travelling to take part in the conference. The 2016 PPG Platinum Conference took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. […]
PPG invests $7.8 million in R&D facility
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — February 22, 2016 — PPG has just announced it has completed a significant investment to its primary research and development facility for paint and coatings. Part of the upgrades include facilities for simulating the wide variety of environmental conditions experienced by refinish customers and a new automotive refinish training centre. The investment […]
Darryl Hollenbeck’s PPG-painted Ford wins ‘Most Beautiful Roadster’
Mississauga, Ontario — February 17, 2016 — Acclaimed custom-car builder and painter Darryl Hollenbeck has won the 2016 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) award at the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) with his PPG-painted 1932 Ford highboy roadster. The event was held at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, California. This marks the third time Hollenbeck […]
