PPG supports the training of young people in France
PPG announced its partnership with the Lycée Charles Petiet and the CFA de la Federation Française de la Carrosserie in the presence of Arnaud Racape, Market Director PPG FRANCE, Julien BAUER, Technical & Training Manager PPG FRANCE as well as Olivier FRANCOIS, Director of the CFA of the FFC and Patrick CHOLTON, President of Carpromo – CFA of the FFC - Solutrans.
PPG is proud to support educational institutions such as the Lycée Charles Petiet and the CFA de la Federation Française de la Carrosserie. Faced with a shortage of body painting professionals, insufficient funding, outdated equipment and limited learning, PPG is committed to encouraging workforce development through future painters.
As part of this partnership, PPG is equipping the Lycée Charles Petiet and the CFA de la Federation Française de la Carrosserie with the MoonWalk® automated color preparation machine as well as the PPG LINQ™ digital ecosystem. By integrating these technological and automation innovations into their curricula, the FFC's CFA and the Lycée Charles Petiet ensure that students acquire the skills necessary for the job market, where digital tools and automation are increasingly widespread.
"By equipping schools with the latest technologies, and therefore the Lycée Charles Petiet, the FFC's CFA with the PPG LINQ™ digital ecosystem, we are not only providing tools; We create an environment that will attract and empower young painters in their future studios. The auto body shop industry is constantly evolving, and our commitment to innovation ensures that the next generation of professional painters is well-prepared to deal with these changes. Julien Bauer
PPG LINQ™'s cloud-based digital ecosystem connects, automates, and digitizes the entire repair process. It includes:
- The MOONWALK® automated paint mixing system, which revolutionizes traditional processes by offering a stand-alone system and extreme mixing accuracy to the 100th of a gram. With an intelligent and intuitive interface, as well as the integration of color identification and management software, it improves productivity, minimizes human error, and ensures overall quality and consistency, especially in terms of color accuracy.
- PPG DIGIMATCH™, a revolutionary spectrophotometer with a multi-angle color camera, makes it faster and easier to match hues.
- PPG VISUALIZID™, a 3D rendering software, finds the best shade match in a few seconds and saves time and product significantly.
PPG LINQ™ is designed to streamline the repair process, optimize operations, connect with partners, and maximize profits.
The use of sustainable and economical products is also an integral part of PPG-supported training programs. That's why PPG took the opportunity to introduce young painters to its latest innovation: the new sprayable UV primer in the range. This technology allows a significant gain in productivity by maintaining the techniques and habits of traditional repair. Combined with one of the lowest VOC levels on the market, this product provides a significant energy gain compared to traditional techniques.
PPG prides itself on being very close to its customers and their issues. His commitment to addressing the shortage of skilled labour and young talent stems from a deep understanding of the challenges faced by paint shops in most European countries, including France.
