Chrysler Corporation announced it has installed an Aquabase® Plus waterborne paint system in its Auburn Hills, Michigan National Technical Training Center.

"Dream Car" Awards Presented at GoodGuys PPG Nationals

August 8, 2008

PPG honored two outstanding vehicles with the “PPG Dream Car” award at the recent 11th Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals.

PPG Announces N.A. Marketing Organization Appointments

July 28, 2008

PPG Automotive Refinish announced the appointment of two key marketing management positions.

D8152 Performance & Glamour Clearcoat Introduced

July 28, 2008

PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced D8152 Performance + Glamour Clearcoat, the latest addition to its Global Refinish System® product line.

PPG Supports SkillsUSA with $10,000 Donation

July 15, 2008

PPG Automotive Refinish has donated $10,000 to SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit organization serving teachers, high school, and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.

Winner of Paint Your Ride Contest Announced

July 14, 2008

Jim Cooper was named the winner of the 2008 PPG Hot Wheels® Spectraflame® Paint Your Ride contest.

Paint Your Ride Finalists Announced

June 18, 2008

PPG has announced the 12 finalists in the 2008 PPG Hot Wheels® Spectraflame® Paint Your Ride Contest.

Northern California Training Center Opens

June 17, 2008

PPG Refinish has opened a state-of-the-art business development facility in Concord, California to serve collision centers in the Northern California region.

Spartan Chassis, Inc. Honors PPG with 2008 SPARC Award

June 12, 2008

Spartan Chassis, Inc., a Charlotte, Michigan-based manufacturer of custom chassis and vehicles for the national emergency-rescue, recreational and specialty vehicle markets recently honored PPG with its 2008 SPARC Award for outstanding supplier performance.

PPG Trains OEMs in New Waterborne Paint Technology

June 11, 2008

PPG held a waterborne coatings training seminar specifically for OEM representatives at its Wixom, Michigan Business Development Center. The one-day event focused on PPG’s Envirobase® High Performance waterborne basecoat, and its anti-settle technology, ease of application, unparalleled color match and the effortless transition to these technologically advanced products.

LaFontaine Automotive Group Going Green with Envirobase®

June 6, 2008

The LaFontaine Automotive Group, headquartered in Highland, MI, has announced that they have converted from a solvent-based system to PPG Envirobase® High Performance waterborne basecoat for vehicle paint repairs.

Goodguys to Give Away PPG-Painted '65 Mustang

June 5, 2008

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is giving away a vintage 1965 Mustang. The give-away, sponsored in part by PPG, and in partnership with the San Francisco Bay area’s radio station KFRC 106.9 FM and CBS Channel 5, will take place at the association’s 19th annual Autumn Get-Together, November 8-9 at the Pleasanton (California) Fairgrounds.

PPG Launches CertifiedFirst® Network Webinar Series

May 29, 2008

The CertifiedFirst® Network will launch a series of monthly Webinars to support collision center owners in their efforts to successfully market their collision centers to consumers and insurers.

First Class Services Rides PPG-Finished Truck to Victory

May 28, 2008

Randy Stroup, president and CEO of First Class Services, Lewisport, KY, was the winning custom truck builder in the 4th annual Stars and Stripes “Big Rig Build-Off” truck beauty contest.

2008 Ridler Award Winner Wears PPG Ferrari Red

May 19, 2008

PPG Ferrari Rosso Corsa Red was selected as the paint finish of choice on “Ferrambo,” the 2008 winner of the Ridler Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the world of custom automobiles.

PPG Lends Support to SkillsUSA

May 15, 2008

PPG Automotive Refinish recently provided professional support to Pennsylvania SkillsUSA for its 2008 auto body and collision skills state competition held at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center - Willow Street campus.

Waterborne conversions gaining momentum

May 1, 2008

More and more collision shops are making the transition to waterborne basecoat from solvent-based systems in anticipation of new air quality regulations in California and Canada—resulting in more than 700 collision shops making the transition to Envirobase® High Performance and Aquabase® Plus waterborne basecoats.

2008 PPG Course Offerings

April 28, 2008

More than 11,000 students participated in PPG Automotive Refinish training courses in 2007. In line with this philosophy, PPG continues to offer a broad variety of classes throughout 2008.

PPG 2008 import color information book released

April 22, 2008

PPG today introduced its all-new 2008 Import Color Information Book. The book complements the previously released 2008 Domestic Color Information Book. Together, the two books provide comprehensive coverage of vehicles being repaired in the United States today.

MVP training series receives new accreditations

April 16, 2008

PPG announces that the MVP Business Development Training Series has recently been approved for inclusion in both the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance™ and The Automotive Management Institute (AMI).

Single Source, Inc. named Platinum Distributor of the Year

April 15, 2008

Single Source, Inc. of Roswell, GA was honored with the PPG Platinum Distributor of the Year award at the annual PPG Platinum Distributor Conference.

Sterling St. Thomas begins using PPG paints

April 7, 2008

Daimler Trucks North America has selected PPG Industries, Inc. for OEM and aftermarket paint needs for heavy-duty truck production at the Sterling St. Thomas plant.

PPG adds Ditzler Big Flake to Vibrance Collection

April 2, 2008

PPG Automotive Refinish recently introduced Ditzler® Big Flake™ to its Vibrance Collection® brand of custom colors and special effect finishes.

PPG Show Truck Appearance Schedule Announced

April 2, 2008

PPG announced its 2008 Virance Collection Show Truck appearance schedule. The 75-foot tractor-trailer rig, custom painted in PPG Vibrance Collection® colors will make 24 stops across the country this year.

Women's Industry Network Conference sponsored in part by PPG

February 19, 2008

PPG, along with eighteen other industry sponsors, sponsors the 2008 Women's Industry Network Conference in Chicago, IL on April 13-15.