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GM APPROVES PPG WATERBORNE REFINISH SYSTEMS FOR DEALERSHIP REPAIRS

For Immediate Release:
August, 2007

PPG Automotive Refinish
19699 Progress Drive
Strongsville, Ohio 44149

Contact:
Calvinia Fields
PPG Automotive Refinish
19699 Progress Drive, Strongsville, Ohio 44149
(440) 572-2800
cfields@ppg.com
 

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – July 30, 2007 – General Motors has approved the PPG Envirobase® High Performance and Nexa Autocolor Aquabase® Plus waterborne basecoat systems from PPG Automotive Refinish for all of its dealership repairs.  All products in the EnvirobaseÒand Aquabase® waterborne basecoat systems are included in the approval, and are indicated in the “GM Approved Refinish Materials” bulletin, GM4901M.

“Skilled technicians using the right materials offer the only path to true customer satisfaction,” said Brian Dotterer, Materials & Technologies development manager of service operations for General Motors. “By adhering to the GM4901M Specification for Aftermarket Paint Repair Materials, dealers will ensure our customers only receive the best while maximizing quality throughout on exterior finish repairs.”

PPG waterborne technology has proven itself for more than a decade.  PPG was the innovator of the world’s first commercially-viable waterborne refinish basecoat back in 1992.  Since then, PPG’s global research and development team has continuously improved on its innovation and re-mastered the chemistry for use in refinish applications. Today, PPG and Nexa Autocolor waterborne basecoat systems are currently being used successfully by thousands of collision centers across Europe, where they have transitioned to stringent VOC regulations.
 
According to Doug Beuke, compliant segment manager for PPG North America, “Every shop affected by these rulings should begin planning their conversion to waterborne now.  Although this may seem to be a difficult move, actually PPG waterborne basecoat systems will make shop life easier. PPG waterborne basecoat systems are as easy to use as solventborne systems, require no special additives, feature a complete range of non-stir toners, and are very simple to blend.  PPG waterborne systems also offer superior color accuracy, providing consistent color and metallic control across a variety of different application techniques. These leading edge compliant product offerings are fully supported by a comprehensive range of cross referenced color tools and state-of-the-art training.”

For more information on PPG waterborne basecoat systems, go to www.ppgrefinish.com or contact your local PPG distributor.

About PPG
Pittsburgh-based PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, specialty materials, glass and fiber glass. The company employs more than 30,000 people and has 125 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates in more than 20 countries. Sales in 2006 were $11 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York and Philadelphia stock exchanges (symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com.

Envirobase and Aquabase are registered trademarks of PPG Industries.

 

 

 

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