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After 18 Months Flat, PPG’s Performance Coatings Q1 Sales Jump 9%

PPG's automotive refinish segment's Q1 results were relatively robust, but most of the company's growth was driven by other industries.
Paul Hughes
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Leon Topalian Joins PPG Board of Directors

Leon Topalian is the chair, president and CEO of Nucor Corporation.
Autobody News Staff
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Axalta’s NextJet™ Named 2025 PACE Pilot Innovation to Watch

The digital paint technology reduces labor, energy and material waste while offering design flexibility for automakers.
Autobody News Staff
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Refinishing EVs: Paint Manufacturers Share Insight, Offer Advice

While the material application process is the same as for any vehicle, other considerations must be accounted for when refinishing EVs.
Stacey Phillips Ronak
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BASF Coatings Wins GM's 2024 Supplier of the Year Award

GM’s Supplier of the Year awards recognize global suppliers for their execution across key categories like safety, innovation and resilience.
Autobody News Staff
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Axalta Wins Dual Edison Awards for Automotive Coatings Innovation

Axalta's Irus Scan and MyColor solutions won silver and bronze, respectively, in the Automotive Materials category.
Autobody News Staff
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AkzoNobel Launches One-Stop Waterborne Basecoat, Sikkens Autowave Optima

The "single visit coat" technology means shops can improve cycle time while reducing consumption and getting better coverage.
Stacey Phillips Ronak
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Prime Inc. Named North America Winner of PPG Excellent Supplier Award

PPG's annual Excellent Supplier Award recognizes suppliers whose performance has consistently gone above and beyond.
Autobody News Staff
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Free Webinar from ASE: Color Theory and Creating Proper Spray-Outs

Matthew Moore with Axalta Coating Systems will discuss an introduction to the three dimensions of a color and other important factors that are needed to match color.
Autobody News Staff
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Free ASE Webinar: Advancements in Abrasive Technology

The webinar will look at why shops should care about the abrasives they use and how they can maximize their refinish results.
Autobody News Staff

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