March Motor Madness: Motorama showcases Toronto’s hottest custom cars
Toronto, Ontario — Hundreds of gearheads gathered at Toronto’s International Centre last weekend for the annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo. With more than 300,000 sq. ft. of venue space, the event featured a display of more than 400 featured custom cars, hot rods and tuner cars; from trucks to old-school Mopar, modern mods […]
Props to PPG: PPG ranked no.4 most admired chemical company, says Fortune list
Toronto, Ontario — There are companies like PPG—and there are companies that wish they were like PPG—companies that wish they too were being recognized for the fifteenth time on Fortune Magazine’s 2023 Most Admired Companies list, according to a Wednesday press release. The global automotive coatings manufacturer has long been a fixture on the publication’s […]
Tuesday Ticker: PPG 2022 sales driven by ‘higher selling prices, sales volumes’
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, PPG reports record automotive refinish coatings sales for 2022, while B.C.-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers amends its deal to acquire IAA Inc. PPG’s power year PPG reported its fourth quarter 2022 and full-year results last week, reporting record net sales in its automotive refinish line of business. The […]
Puck Pals: PPG renews deal as official paint sponsor of the NHL for next three years
Toronto, Ontario — It’s safe to say that a friend of the NHL is a friend of the Canadian collision repair industry, and PPG has announced that they have extended their official friendship with the league for another three years. As the official sponsor of the NHL, PPG will play a part in presenting this […]
Liebert’s Leave: PPG announces departure of its senior vice president, automotive coatings
Pennsylvania, United States – PPG has announced the departure of senior vice president Rebecca Liebert on Sept. 16, who has taken on an external opportunity that “is a true testament to her strong leadership capabilities.” Liebert joined PPG as senior vice president, automotive coatings in June 2018, serving as a member of the operating committee […]
Product Report: PPG introduces PPG DIGIMATCH camera and PPG VisualizID software for colour matching
Pennsylvania, United States – PPG has announced the introduction of its PPG VISUALIZID™ 3D visualization software and the PPG DIGIMATCH™ digital colour camera for advanced colour matching in body shops. The coatings company said the tools are the latest components of the PPG LINQ™ end-to-end digital solution for the global refinish industry. With the LINQ […]
Brighter Bikes: PPG unveils ‘retroreflective’ powder coating for use on Lyft e-bikes
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Have you ever been cruising down the highway on a late-night drive and found yourself mesmerized by how the pavement lines seem to glow in the nighttime? Well, the same technology is headed for powder coatings, courtesy of PPG’s partnership with rideshare company Lyft. PPG’s new powder coating, dubbed Envirocron LUM, is “the […]
Mixing Milestone: PPG completes 1,000th MoonWalk system installation
Vigo, Spain — PPG has been busy making their mark across international automotive markets as of late, announcing on Tuesday that company representatives in Spain completed the thousandth installation of the MOONWALK automated refinish paint mixing system. As the latest addition to Group Perez Rumbao’s repair shop in Vigo, PPG expects the MoonWalk system to […]
Pride in Paints: CPCA announces 2022 award recipients
Ottawa, Ontario – the Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) has announced the following awards, recognizing innovation in the Canadian coatings industry. The Roy Kennedy Award is awarded to individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the CPCA. Only one is awarded each year. This year it was award to Terry Sutherland of PPG Canada. “Terry […]
Funding the Future: PPG Foundation donated US$13.3 million in 2021
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — The PPG Foundation gave more than USD$13.3 million in donations in 2021, which were distributed among more than 500 community partners and programs across the globe. Highlights include: USD$6.6 million dedicate to building the next generation of STEM leaders through a partnership ensuring post-secondary access to all youth; a 37 percent increase […]
