Tuesday Ticker: October 19, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly edition of Collision Repair’s Tuesday Ticker, PPG breaks a number of its own records and Stellantis enters a lucrative partnership with an electronics giant. Pumped up PPG PPG stock has hit a new high four times over in the last five days, according to the market tracking website FostersLeader. […]
By the Books: PPG’s new AdjustRite estimating system Quickbooks compatible
Toronto, Ontario — In the ongoing effort toward smoother bookkeeping, PPG has announced that its new AdjustRite commercial estimating system can now integrate with both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online. Launched on Tuesday, the AdjustRite platform aims to streamline the invoicing process by linking up with QuickBooks, a staple program for thousands of businesses across […]
Collision Cure: PPG launches ONECHOICE® SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer
Toronto, Ontario — PPG has launched the ONECHOICE® SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer for Canadian and U.S. automotive refinish markets. This latest offering from the international automotive paint supplier is available in a spray-gun-applied quart and uses advanced UV-cure coating technology that can be sanded just two minutes after application. Compatible with all PPG topcoats, PPG […]
Refinisher to Freshman: PPG launches Knowledge College™ online training program
Strongsville, Ohio — PPG is taking auto painters back to school with a number of new online training opportunities, as the company launches the PPG Knowledge College™. This new education campaign is boasted by PPG as the “most comprehensive online training program for automotive and commercial finishing systems and professional business development.” “The PPG Knowledge […]
Autumn Blues: PPG expects Q3 sales volumes to drop between $225 million to $275 million
Toronto, Ontario — Automotive paint manufacturer PPG reported on Tuesday that the company expects third quarter sales volumes to drop between US$225 million to US$275 million, compared to the coatings company’s predictions at the start of the third quarter. PPG attributes this projected drop in sales to ongoing challenges in the manufacturing supply chain, such […]
Tuesday Ticker: August 3, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — As second-quarter financials are unveiled, this week’s Tuesday Ticker takes a look at major industry players Driven Brands, Axalta and PPG’s quarterly numbers. Driven to grow Driven Brands Holdings reported financial results for the second quarter of 2021 earlier this week, marking revenues of US$374.8 million, an increase of 123 percent versus […]
For Your Amusement: PPG selected preferred paint supplier agreement with Six Flags
Toronto, Ontario — PPG recently announced a five-year preferred paint supplier agreement with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of waterparks in North America. Six Flags has 27 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, housing hundreds of world-class roller coasters and attractions. The PPG paint […]
Planet PPG: Company’s products protect ULA rocket that launched NASA’s Perseverance rover to Mars
Toronto, Ontario — If you use PPG coatings, your paint jobs are certified out of this world; PPG today announced that it provided aerospace sealants, coatings and adhesives to United Launch Alliance (ULA) for the ATLAS V 541 rocket that launched NASA’s Perseverance rover to Mars in July 2020. The rover landed on the Red […]
Tuesday Ticker: May 25, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Ticker report, Boyd Group’s Canadian chains report 34 percent dips in revenues, PPG finalizes another acquisition and cyberhackers take hold of a Toyota Auto Body server. Boyd’s Q1 blunders Boyd Group, which operates Canadian collision centres under the Boyd Autobody and Glass and Assured Automotive networks, has reported a […]
Product Report: PPG introduces Waterborne Low-Gloss Clearcoat System
Strongsville, Ohio — Earlier this week PPG announced the release of their new waterborne low-gloss clearcoat system. The 2.1 Low VOC Matte and Semi-Gloss Clearcoats is intended to be used with the ENVIROBASE® High-Performance basecoat system and is available in the United States and Canada. The system consists of two premium-quality 2K acrylic urethane clears […]
