Mirka’s sales team takes PPG MVP ‘White Belt’ training
By Jeff Sanford St. Sauveur, Quebec — February 8, 2-16 — Repairers know Mirka as a provider of sandpaper and abrasives to the collision repair industry. So why would the company’s staff take the MVP Lean White Belt training session from PPG? It’s actually a simple answer: to get to know the needs of their […]
CSN-Automacs Collision showcases repair capabilities at open house
By Mike Davey Oakville, Ontario — January 14, 2016 — A chance to hear about the latest OEM approved methods is always sure to draw a crowd. That was certainly the case at the CSN-Automacs Collision Open House, taking place at the collision centre’s facility in Oakville, Ontario. The event drew strong attendance from stakeholders […]
CSN-Automacs Collision Open House
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PPG launches Ditzler Satin Clear Kit
Mississauga, Ontario — December 10, 2015 — PPG’s lineup of Vibrance Collection custom paint finishes has been expanded with the launch of DSC5250 Ditzler Satin Clear Kit. The new kit includes a quart of VC5250 Ditzler Satin Clear and a half pint of VH7250 Ditzler Satin Clear Hardener. PPG says that with the addition of […]
PPG steps up as gold-level sponsor of Women’s Industry Network
Mississauga, Ontario — November 25, 2015 — PPG has become a gold-level sponsor of the Women”s Industry Network (WIN). The announcement was made by Greg DeCamp, General Manager—Collision, US and Canada, PPG Automotive Refinish. WIN is dedicated to encouraging, developing and cultivating opportunities to attract women to the collision repair industry. The organization offers mentorship […]
PPG Canada launches Shop-Line refinish system
Mississauga, Ontario — November 10, 2015 — PPG Canada has introduced the Shop-Line refinish system to its collision centre customers across the country. The new line is compliant with VOC emissions regulations. A statement from PPG says the Shop-Line system has been developed for repair facilities seeking a solventborne solution at an economical price. “We understand […]
Executive Vision: PPG’s Norm Angrove on the need for world-class performance
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — November 5, 2015 — Executive Vision focuses on discussions with key players in the auto claims economy and the auto industry, their views on the present industry and their vision for the future. In this feature, our guest is Norm Angrove, Director, PPG Automotive Refinish Canada. Angrove has more than […]
PPG debuts new Vibrance Collection VC5700 Ditzler Custom Clear
Mississauga, Ontario — October 5, 2015 — PPG Automotive Refinish has expanded its line of Vibrance Collection custom paint finishes with the addition of VC5700 Ditzler Custom Clear. Designed to work with all Vibrance Collection custom colours, PPG says the new clear delivers show-quality gloss for restoration, refinish and custom work. A statement from PPG […]
PPG bringing custom car stars to SEMA
Mississauga, Ontario — September 30, 2015 — It’s all about colour at the PPG Automotive Refinish booth during the 2015 SEMA show set for November 3 to 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The booth, #24601, promises to overflow with PPG colours and some of the custom car world’s brightest stars. A statement from […]
PPG adds Custom Midcoat to Vibrance Collection
Mississauga, Ontario — August 19, 2015 — PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced VWM500 Custom Midcoat, a solvent-borne, VOC-compliant Vibrance Collection product formulated exclusively for application with waterborne basecoats. According to PPG, VWM500 allows painters to use Vibrance Collection special-effect pigments and dyes to seamlessly create multiple colour layers—including custom candies, micas or pearl midcoat layers—over […]
