PPG buys coating manufacturer
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — January 7, 2019 —Paints and coatings giant PPG has agreed to a deal to acquire family-owned German firm Hemmelrath. The acquisition – for an undisclosed figure – is expected to be completed in the next six months. Coatings manufacturer Hemmelrath, which employs more than 450 people, supplies automotive plants […]
PPG announces training schedule
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — September 19, 2018 — The fourth quarter for this year’s PPG training schedule has been announced. The classes offered cover a wide variety of subjects and are designed to ensure that PPG paint technicians stay up-to-date with their refinish certification and knowledge of PPG products, processes and technological advances. PPG […]
Tuesday Ticker: July 24, 2018
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario – July 24, 2018 – In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Akzo misses on Q2 earnings, PPG posts profit, NAPA’s parent company continues to grow, and much, much more. Second quarter earnings season is underway. Companies are reporting results for the last quarter. Executives are hosting conference calls to […]
PPG launches DELFLEET Evolution 2.1 VOC Fast Dry Urethane Sealer
Toronto, Ontario — June 6, 2018 — PPG’s commercial coatings division has added F4943 2.1 VOC Fast Dry Urethane Sealer to its DELFLEET Evolution brand lineup. Formulated through PPG’s innovative urethane technology, the new sealer is lead- and chromate-free and fully compatible with all Delfleet Evolution primers. A 2.1 VOC rating makes the sealer compliant […]
PPG sets Q2 collision refinish training schedule
By CRM Staff Strongsville, Ohio — April 9, 2018 — PPG announced the schedule for its collision refinish training courses for April, May and June. All classes are structured to ensure that paint technicians are up to date with PPG products, processes and technological advances. Classes are led by expert instructors, take one to two […]
PPG announces Q2 training schedule
By CRM Staff Strongsville, Ohio — April 3, 2018 — PPG Commercial Coatings announced its upcoming training schedule for April, May and June in a recent press release. Classes will be held across the U.S. and Canada at PPG Business Development Centres and various additional field locations. They are designed to ensure that […]
PPG recognizes Painters Supply with Platinum Distributor of the Year award
By CRM Staff Strongsville, Ohio — March 29, 2018 — PPG has announced the recipient of its Platinum Distributor of the Year award, Painters Supply (PSE), in a new press release. The award was presented by John Parran, director of the Platinum Distributor program, PPG, during its annual conference in February, which brings together […]
PPG emphasizes the customer experience with new course series
By CRM Staff Strongsville, Ohio — March 28, 2018 — PPG announced the schedule for its new “Elevating the Customer Experience” course as part of its MVP Business Development Series. The course’s objective is to provide collision repair centre owners, managers, sales staff and estimators with the skills necessary to deliver exceptional customer service. The […]
PPG debuts EST900 DTM chassis black topcoat
By CRM Staff Strongville, Ohio — March 2, 2018 — PPG has announced a new addition to its Defleet Essential coating line, the EST900 DTM black topcoat. The coating is designed to be used without a primer and can be applied directly over sanded cold rolled or blasted hot rolled steel surfaces, according to […]
PPG develops new paint mobility team
By CRM Staff Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — February 27, 2018 — PPG is looking to the future with a new paint mobility team specifically in place to develop paint technologies for electric cars and autonomous vehicles. “PPG has a long history of providing paints and coatings that help automotive manufacturers protect and beautify vehicles, […]
