Life-Proof Paint: Queen’s University coatings research gets $24 million funding boost
Kingston, Ontario — A research project led by Queen’s University received an injection of $24 million to continue developing molecular coatings technology that aims to extend the lifespan of automotive paints. With this latest boost of funding provided by the New Frontiers in Research Funding program, the university believes that this research could put Canada […]
The Power of PPG: Coatings giant to invest US$10 million to expand automotive OEM coatings production site
Wiengarten, Germany — PPG announced yesterday it will invest more than US$10 million to expand production of automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings at its site in Weingarten, Germany. Expected to be complete in the second quarter of 2022, PPG is constructing a 929 sq. m. (10,000 square feet) addition to its existing facility with […]
New Role for Knavish: PPG appoints Tim Knavish COO, effective March
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — PPG has announced the appointment of Tim Knavish, who currently serves as executive vice president, as the company’s chief operating officer, effective March 1, 2022. The coatings company said Knavish will have executive oversight responsibility for all of PPG’s strategic business units and operating regions and for the information technology (IT), environment, health […]
Paint Source Party: Paint Source Auto Supply to host grand opening event today
Scarborough, Ontario — It’s a Paintsource party in Scarborough, Ontario today and tomorrow as the autobody paint and supply store celebrates the grand opening of its new Morningside location. The company will be hosting a full-throttle grand opening event at 1345 Morningside Ave., Unit 2 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on both Friday, September […]
Fine Fellows: Dr. Carmen Flosbach and Dr. Michael Koerner named Axalta Fellows
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Axalta has announced that Dr. Carmen Flosbach and Dr. Michael Koerner have been elevated to the status of Axalta Fellow, in a press release from last Wednesday. Axalta Fellow is the highest honour that a scientist or engineer can earn within Axalta’s Technology function. Dr. Flosbach has been an innovator throughout the […]
Big Picture: BASF CEO Martin Brudermuller says semiconductor shortage could have greater implications than imagined
Ludwigshafen, Germany — The impact of the global semiconductor chip shortage could be greater than expected, BASF CEO Martin Brudermuller said Wednesday, warning that shortages could also have an impact on chemicals players in the automotive aftermarket. With slower supply times from manufacturers, BASF reduced its estimate for cars produced in its second-quarter earnings call […]
Product Report: AkzoNobel announces new Sikkens Autoclear Xpress Clearcoat
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel earlier this week announced the launch of Sikkens Autoclear Xpress Clearcoat, the latest development in the coatings company’s rapid cure technology. Containing unique, hyper-cure resin technology, AkzoNobel says Autoclear Xpress covers in 1.5 coats with no flash in between, is out of dust in as little as 10 minutes and can […]
A Grand Axaltation: Axalta wins three Edison Awards for Innovation, Sustainability and Engineering
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Where usually sealers and primers are top of mind at Axalta, the global coatings leader was seeing only gold on Friday when the company announced that they had come away with three Edison Awards at this year’s event. Axalta was awarded in the categories of Innovative Services, Sustainability and Engineering and Materials […]
Mobility Moniker: Axalta rebrands Transportation Coatings unit
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Axalta’s Transportation Coatings unit has been rebranded as Axalta Mobility coatings, the company announced Thursday. “The redefined business will focus on supporting the accelerating demand for e-mobility and the needs of the evolving coatings of established and emerging light and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet owners, and shared mobility providers,” […]
PPGenius: PPG releases 2021 first quarter financial results
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The paint giants at PPG released their First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on Thursday, posting some record-breaking sales numbers for the beginning of the fiscal year. PPG reported that the company achieved record first quarter net sales of approximately $3.9 billion, about a 15 percent increase from last year. First quarter 2021 […]
