PPG Hosts Seminar on Eco-Friendly Painting for Automotive Collision Repair
SHENZHEN, China – PPG Industries held a seminar on eco-friendly painting for automotive collision repair in Shenzhen, China, to positively respond to the city’s 2014 Air Quality Improvement Initiative. Officials from the Human Settlements and Environment Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, the Transport Commission of Shenzhen Municipality and the Shenzhen Automobile Repair Association attended the seminar and discussed solutions for improving air quality and controlling VOC emissions.
At the seminar, officials from the Shenzhen municipal government and the Shenzhen Automobile Repair Association introduced the 2014 Work Plan for Air Quality Improvement to more than 100 managers from automotive body and paint repair shops. They highlighted the objectives for the automotive maintenance industry that are described in the document and elaborated on major environmental trends and regulations related to automotive repair. PPG specialists shared global technology trends regarding energy-efficient automotive repair, the latest equipment and advanced processes with attendees. They also introduced best practices from developed countries regarding conversion to waterborne coatings in body and paint repair shops. In addition, experienced representatives from the Institute of the Motor Industry Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council exchanged ideas on topics such as the adoption of waterborne coatings and how to train industry technicians with all attendees in the seminar. The highlight of the event was when officials announced the launch of the “Paint for a Greener Shenzhen” ceremony.