Jeff Shoemaker of Omaha, Nebraska, was awarded the PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year Award at ASE’s annual Board of Directors Industry Awards Dinner held in San Antonio, Texas, on November 17, 2006.

Bobsleds piloted by NASCAR drivers wear PPG Vibrance Collection colors for Olympic fundraiser

December 12, 2006

On January 6 and 7 in Lake Placid, New York, NASCAR drivers will take to the track. Only this track will be coated with ice.

Audi of America authorizes PPG Refinish systems for collision repairs

November 9, 2006

Audi of America, Inc. has endorsed the use of PPG refinish systems for its new Audi Authorized Collision Repair Facility Program. The goal of the program is to have all Audi vehicles in the United States and Canada repaired with an Audi approved paint system.

Mattel partners with PPG Industries to produce Hot Wheels™ Spectraflame™ paint for “big kid” cars

October 31, 2006

New Hot Wheels™ Spectraflame™ Paint Catches Attention of Adult Car Buyers With Nostalgic Toy Car Colors.

2006 Ridler Award winner to be displayed at PPG booth at SEMA

October 24, 2006

The “Iowa Radster”, a one-of-a-kind, hand-built custom roadster and winner of the prestigious Rider Award, will be on display at the PPG booth at SEMA, #22891. The culmination of a 2 1/2-year collaborative effort, The “Radster” captured the most coveted trophy in the world of custom cars at the Detroit Autorama in March.

PPG’s CeramiClear™ D8126 is designated by Nissan for repair of its new “Scratch Guard Clear” OEM finish

October 23, 2006

The Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has approved CeramiClear™ D8126 Mar and Scratch Resistant Clearcoat from PPG Automotive Refinish for the refinish repair of its new Scratch Guard Coat.

The “Kings of Kustom” to make personal appearances in PPG booth at SEMA

October 23, 2006

The PPG booth at SEMA #22891 will feature personal appearances by two of the most famous customizers in the world. George Barris, known as the “King of the Kustomizers,” and Dave Perewitz, known as the “King of Custom Cycles,” will both be in the PPG booth to sign autographs and talk about custom designing, building, and painting custom vehicles.

Klock Werks Kustom creation wins Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off with PPG Vibrance Collection™

October 18, 2006

Considered one of the country’s most diverse builders of quality choppers, baggers, and kustoms, Brian Klock of Klock Werks Kustom Cycles in Mitchell, South Dakota, will be featured on the Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off Monday, October 23 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.

Winning Perewitz bike showcasing PPG colors to be featured on Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off

October 5, 2006

An awesome custom-built motorcycle designed and created by renowned bike builder Dave Perewitz will be featured on the Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off program this Monday, October 9 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

PPG Automotive Refinish and Auto Glass to showcase new offerings at NACE 2006

September 14, 2006

Advances for improving a collision shop’s throughput, new waterborne basecoat systems for California, and replacement windshields for vintage cars are just a few of the new offerings that will be showcased by PPG’s Automotive Refinish and Auto Glass businesses at the 2006 NACE Exposition this fall. It marks the first time PPG will exhibit in one arena its full range of automotive aftermarket products and services.

PPG & Harley-Davidson team up for bike give-away at SkillsUSA National Conference

August 29, 2006

Gary Sewell, a machinist instructor, held the winning raffle ticket for a 2007 Dyna Super Glide® Harley-Davidson motorcycle at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held June 18 – 24 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Terrence Chambers named Manager, Color Marketing N.A. for PPG

July 17, 2006

Terrance Chambers has been named manager, color marketing for PPG Automotive Refinish it was announced by Mary Kimbro, director, marketing North America Automotive Refinish.

Jennifer Goings Smith named Director, Business Projects for PPG

June 28, 2006

Jennifer Goings Smith has been named director, business projects, Refinish for PPG Automotive Refinish it was announced by John Outcalt, general manager North America Automotive Refinish.

PPG announces Summer/Fall training schedule for Body Shop Management Seminar series

June 20, 2006

PPG Automotive Refinish has announced the upcoming schedule for its Body Shop Management Series of seminars. This series provides solutions for managers and key personnel who deal with the daily challenges of running a collision repair operation.

PPG’S Deltron finish used on real life model of Lightning McQueen from the animated film “CARS”

June 20, 2006

Has anyone ever heard of making a real car from a cartoon? The stars of Disney/Pixar’s computer-animated feature “CARS” have actually made the leap from movie screen to the real world, thanks to famed movie car creator and customizer Eddie Paul.

PPG Refinish announces Summer/Fall Custom Painting Training schedule

June 20, 2006

PPG Automotive Refinish has announced the summer/fall schedule for its Custom Painting training courses. All technicians who wish to take Custom Painting courses must either be PPG Certified or must complete PPG’s Vibrance Collection™ product course before advancing to the custom painting courses.

Color at the touch of a button from PPG

June 19, 2006

PPG Industries has introduced the EasyMix Lite color retrieval system in Europe.

DaimlerChrysler and PPG sign agreement to recommend PPG Refinish Systems worldwide

June 19, 2006

DaimlerChrysler AG and PPG Industries have signed an agreement for the use of PPG refinish coatings for the repair of DaimlerChrysler vehicles worldwide.

PPG announces Summer/Fall Commercial Performance Coatings training schedule

June 19, 2006

PPG has announced its training schedule for Commercial Performance Coatings (CP Coatings) for the 2006 summer and fall season. Commercial Performance Coatings are designed for the small to mid-size commercial and industrial manufacturing industries and its product line includes alkyd, epoxy, high-bake and urethane topcoats as well as powder coatings and several specialty topcoats.

PPG and General Motors collaboration earns first customer – supplier PACE Award

June 19, 2006

PPG has earned its fifth PACE Award in six years for its collaboration with General Motors on the development of an environmentally friendly, color-specific powder primer. This marks the first year that a collaborative customer-and-supplier effort has received a PACE Award, which honors product innovation and management excellence among automotive suppliers worldwide.

PPG’S Rick Fischer wins Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Business and Industry Leader of the Year award

June 12, 2006

Rick Fischer, a Territory Manager for PPG Automotive Refinish, has received the 2006 Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Business and Industry Leader Award for his efforts on behalf of the Auto Collision Repair Technology shop at Crawford County Area Vocational Technical School in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

PPG names TASCO Auto Color Platinum Distributor of the Year

April 5, 2006

TASCO Auto Color of Houston, Texas was presented the PPG Platinum Distributor of the Year Award at an awards banquet held during the annual PPG Platinum Distributor Conference, February 17 and 18 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Winner of "Big Rig Build-Off" at Mid-America Trucking Show showcases PPG finishes

April 5, 2006

The winner of the “Big Rig Build-Off” at the Mid-America Trucking Show held March 23 – 25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville utilized PPG finishes to showcase their creation.

Jim Berkey named Director, Refinish Alliance Programs for PPG

April 4, 2006

Jim Berkey has been named director, refinish alliance programs for PPG Automotive Refinish it was announced by John Outcalt, general manager sales & marketing North America Automotive Refinish.

John Parran appointed Sales Director for PPG

March 14, 2006

John Parran has been appointed sales director, Zone 2 for PPG Automotive Refinish. In his new role, Parran will be responsible for driving refinish sales within the western region of the U.S.

Mary Kimbro named Director, Marketing, Refinish N.A. for PPG

March 8, 2006

Mary L. Kimbro has been named director, marketing, Refinish North America for PPG Automotive Refinish it was announced by John Outcalt, general manager sales & marketing North America Automotive Refinish.

PPG announces N.A. sales organization appointments

February 27, 2006

PPG Automotive Refinish announced the appointment of three key sales management positions. Dean Worley has been appointed Director of Sales, Collision USA. Brett Candler has been appointed Zone Sales Director, Zone 3 and Russ Boston has been appointed Director, National Accounts.

William Reynolds appointed Director, Strategic Growth for PPG

February 20, 2006

William Reynolds has been appointed to the position of Director, Strategic Growth, Automotive Aftermarket for PPG Automotive Refinish.

PPG trains over 12,000 students in 2005

February 10, 2006

PPG Automotive Refinish recently announced over 12,000 individuals attended a PPG training course in 2005. PPG offers a broad scope of training courses concentrated on the education and development of skills in every aspect of the collision repair industry.

PPG succeeds in enjoining paint distributor and body shop from selling counterfeit paint

January 24, 2006

A paint distributor and its collision center customer were enjoined by the United States Federal District Court in Louisiana from selling and using paint labeled as PPG, but not manufactured by PPG.

PPG introduces new TouchMix color software

January 17, 2006

PPG has introduced a new module in the PPG and NEXA Autocolor family of color software products for its TouchMix® color retrieval system. The software combines the best of the PPG Access® System and the Nexa Autocolor Shopwatch™ System into one color retrieval system for many end user needs.

PPG introduces new Customer Support Center

January 9, 2006

PPG Automotive Refinish introduces its new Customer Support Center, CSC. The new center has been designed to enhance PPG’s customer relations practices and make doing business with PPG easy for their customers. The CSC will maintain their unparallel customer service and continue to direct efforts towards streamlining processes to help improve efficiencies for PPG customers.

Tips to store your paint stock properly

January 6, 2006

PPG Industries offers tips to keep your paint supply at optimum performance during the winter