08.21.17
PPG opened a new, 300-square-meter training center for automotive refinish professionals in Pillar, Argentina, the company announced.
More than 300 technicians – from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay – are expected to be trained annually at the state-of-the-art facility, said Mark Silvey, director of Corporate Communications.
One hundred professionals will receive training through the end of this year, Silvey added.
They will learn about all of PPG’s automotive refinish product lines, color modules and application techniques, according to Silvey.
“The new training center strengthens PPG’s commitment to developing the workforce and automotive refinish industry of southern Latin America,” said Fabrício Vieira, PPG commercial and marketing director, automotive refinish, southern Latin America region. “This facility ensures PPG experts and refinish technicians have access to the most advanced tools and training, which ultimately ensure customer satisfaction.”
Added Andres Nitti, PPG business development supervisor, automotive refinish, Argentina: "The inauguration of the training center in Argentina symbolizes PPG’s belief in the potential of Latin America as a whole.
“With this strategic investment, we are continuing our objective of raising the level of the region’s refinish market even further,” Nitti said.
More than 300 technicians – from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay – are expected to be trained annually at the state-of-the-art facility, said Mark Silvey, director of Corporate Communications.
One hundred professionals will receive training through the end of this year, Silvey added.
They will learn about all of PPG’s automotive refinish product lines, color modules and application techniques, according to Silvey.
“The new training center strengthens PPG’s commitment to developing the workforce and automotive refinish industry of southern Latin America,” said Fabrício Vieira, PPG commercial and marketing director, automotive refinish, southern Latin America region. “This facility ensures PPG experts and refinish technicians have access to the most advanced tools and training, which ultimately ensure customer satisfaction.”
Added Andres Nitti, PPG business development supervisor, automotive refinish, Argentina: "The inauguration of the training center in Argentina symbolizes PPG’s belief in the potential of Latin America as a whole.
“With this strategic investment, we are continuing our objective of raising the level of the region’s refinish market even further,” Nitti said.
