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MOONWALK™ Wins Bodyshop Magazine’s Technology and Innovation Award 2020
PPG is “over the moon” to announce our proprietary automated paint mixing system MOONWALK™ has won Bodyshop Magazine’s Technology and Innovation Award for 2020.
Will LiDAR systems maintenance be an interesting market for body shops?
The automotive LiDAR systems market is expected to grow 28,4% in five years. The main goal of this technology is the reduction in the number of traffic accidents.
The European Union estimates that the use of speed control ISA systems can reduce traffic accidents up to 30%
“Intelligent Speed Assist” (ISA) or speed control systems will be mandatory in all new vehicles sold in Europe starting in 2022. Its use could reduce accidents up to 30%.
This is the way clients will be after the Covid-19 crisis
The new post-Covid 19 client will be more cautious, more demanding and more online-prone. This, however, will not be incompatible with more empathy towards local businesses.
PPG adds a new premium binder to the DEFLEET ONE® paint system
Users of PPG’s DEFLEET ONE® modular paint system for commercial transportation vehicles can now benefit from even greater flexibility, thanks to the addition of a new binder.
PPG launches Next Gen Clearcoat
PPG proudly announces the launch of its new premium clearcoat, the D8177 Rapid Performance Clearcoat, which uses advanced technology to achieve a superb, glossy, mirror-like finish with just one application.
COVID-19 pandemic will increase the use of the private vehicle in Europe, will it also increase sales?
Several studies carried out in different European countries state that drivers will choose private vehicles over public transport both for their commutes and leisure trips.
Tips to improve our bodywork garage when returning to activity
Many owners and managers of bodywork repair garages, and also employees, do not usually spend much time focusing on improving the processes and operations because they must pay constant attention to the day-to-day work of the business.
The evolution of PPG ENVIROBASE® High Performance
PPG Envirobase High Performance is still the global leader and is trusted by more than 30,000 bodyshops worldwide. In 2019, we built on this legacy by launching Moonwalk.
10 ways in which garages can guarantee a positive client experience
A successful bodywork garage makes sure that its clients enjoy a quality experience. From the very moment in which its clients arrive at the facilities, the garage will want to make a positive first impression.
International Mercedes-Benz training at PPG
An international qualification event explicitly for trainers has now taken place at the PPG headquarters in Hilden.
First impressions count: What influences a client to always go back to the same garage?
What is it exactly that brings clients to the bodywork garage? Traditionally, for a first visit, it is working together with one (or several) insurance companies, having effective marketing campaigns or word of mouth...