PPG, One of the Preferred Suppliers for Global Dealership and Independent Repairs
PPG Automotive Refinish has been named as one of the preferred suppliers by Volvo Car Corporation for its worldwide network of dealerships as well as for independent collision centers around the globe. The designation includes PPG’s innovative and advanced waterborne Envirobase High Performance basecoat paint system.
Volvo’s objective is to provide its customers with premium-level repair quality in the aftermarket. Consequently, Volvo rigorously tests all materials to make certain they meet the company’s strict standards before they are approved. “Being designated as one of the preferred suppliers by Volvo is something to take great pride in,” said Ken Davis, PPG manager, OEM business development. “Volvo is well known for its quality and to be one of their approved suppliers is recognition of the quality of our products. We will, of course, work closely with them to provide complete support to Volvo dealerships and independent shops around the world.”
Peter Larsson, Volvo’s deputy director, painted body engineering, said, “One of the major criteria for selecting preferred suppliers is quality assurance which will safeguard the Volvo repair quality in our network. PPG continues to demonstrate high quality and commitment for its paint products and processes. I am very pleased to say this collaboration will bring benefits to our international network.”
PPG’s waterborne product, Envirobase High Performance is currently in use in North America and Europe.
2 responses so far ↓
1 Donnie Smith // Nov 1, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I am looking forward to trying the waterborne paints. I guess the only downside is the booth conversion.
2 mike // Nov 1, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Hi Donnie, the booth conversion is minor. Tree stands and four blowers work just fine with PPG Envirobase. I use a little more heat when I spray water, 80 Degrees is perfect for drying combined with proper air movement from the blowers.
Some shops use jets like June Air or Global jets which are mounted in the booth and use four switches on the control panel. Expensive and not really nessary but a nice luxury if you can afford it.
When PPG does a conversion they supply their shops with two Iwata tree stands and four Iwata blowers and a paint gun is included in the conversion. You have a choice of either an Iwata 400 or the DiVilbis CVI to shoot water. This is part of the “Convert With Confidence” package from PPG.
Your booth conversion will be a breeze Donnie with PPG. The prep work will need to be finished a little finer and the booth needs to be kept clean at all times !!!
Thanks for the comment, look forward to seeing you again.
~Mike.
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