PPG donates digital refinish tools to 15 vocational schools across Europe
PPG (NYSE: PPG) has donated its PPG LINQ™ digital automotive refinish ecosystem to 15 vocational schools across more than 10 European countries over the past 15 months. This initiative is part of the company's $2 million commitment through 2025 for workforce development programs aimed at addressing skills shortages in the automotive refinish industry.
The donation benefits over 1,500 students by providing hands-on experience with digital tools, including the PPG MOONWALK® paint mixing system, PPG DIGIMATCH™ color camera, PPG VISUALIZID™ 3D rendering software, and PPG LINQ Color digital identification software. The initiative addresses challenges highlighted in the European Commission's report on vocational education and training, such as access to modern equipment and funding constraints.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) ha donato il suo ecosistema digitale PPG LINQ™ per la verniciatura automobilistica a 15 scuole professionali in più di 10 paesi europei negli ultimi 15 mesi. Questa iniziativa fa parte dell'impegno di 2 milioni di dollari fino al 2025 dell'azienda per programmi di sviluppo della forza lavoro, mirati a colmare le lacune nelle competenze nel settore della verniciatura automobilistica.
La donazione beneficia oltre 1.500 studenti, offrendo esperienze pratiche con strumenti digitali, inclusi il sistema di miscelazione vernici PPG MOONWALK®, la camera colore PPG DIGIMATCH™, il software di rendering 3D PPG VISUALIZID™ e il software di identificazione digitale PPG LINQ Color. L'iniziativa affronta le sfide evidenziate nel rapporto della Commissione Europea sull'istruzione e formazione professionale, come l'accesso a attrezzature moderne e le limitazioni di finanziamento.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) ha donado su ecosistema digital PPG LINQ™ para el repintado automotriz a 15 escuelas vocacionales en más de 10 países europeos en los últimos 15 meses. Esta iniciativa es parte del compromiso de 2 millones de dólares hasta 2025 de la empresa para programas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, destinados a abordar la escasez de habilidades en la industria del repintado automotriz.
La donación beneficia a más de 1.500 estudiantes, proporcionando experiencia práctica con herramientas digitales, incluidos el sistema de mezcla de pintura PPG MOONWALK®, la cámara de color PPG DIGIMATCH™, el software de renderizado 3D PPG VISUALIZID™ y el software de identificación digital PPG LINQ Color. La iniciativa aborda los desafíos destacados en el informe de la Comisión Europea sobre educación y formación profesional, como el acceso a equipos modernos y las limitaciones de financiamiento.
PPG (NYSE: PPG)는 지난 15개월 동안 10개국 이상의 15개 직업학교에 PPG LINQ™ 디지털 자동차 재도장 생태계를 기부했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 자동차 재도장 산업의 기술 부족 문제를 해결하기 위한 2025년까지 200만 달러의 약속의 일환입니다.
이 기부는 1,500명 이상의 학생들에게 PPG MOONWALK® 페인트 혼합 시스템, PPG DIGIMATCH™ 색상 카메라, PPG VISUALIZID™ 3D 렌더링 소프트웨어 및 PPG LINQ Color 디지털 식별 소프트웨어와 같은 디지털 도구에 대한 실습 경험을 제공합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 유럽연합의 직업 교육 및 훈련 보고서에서 강조된 현대 장비 접근 및 자금 제약과 같은 문제를 다룹니다.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) a fait don de son écosystème numérique PPG LINQ™ pour la finition automobile à 15 écoles professionnelles dans plus de 10 pays européens au cours des 15 derniers mois. Cette initiative fait partie de l'
Le don profite à plus de 1.500 étudiants, en offrant une expérience pratique avec des outils numériques, y compris le système de mélange de peinture PPG MOONWALK®, la caméra couleur PPG DIGIMATCH™, le logiciel de rendu 3D PPG VISUALIZID™ et le logiciel d'identification numérique PPG LINQ Color. L'initiative répond aux défis soulignés dans le rapport de la Commission européenne sur l'éducation et la formation professionnelles, tels que l'accès à des équipements modernes et les contraintes de financement.
PPG (NYSE: PPG) hat in den letzten 15 Monaten sein PPG LINQ™ digitales Automobillackier-Ökosystem an 15 Berufsschulen in mehr als 10 europäischen Ländern gespendet. Diese Initiative ist Teil des 2-Millionen-Dollar-Engagements bis 2025 des Unternehmens zur Entwicklung von Arbeitskräften, um den Fachkräftemangel in der Automobillackierindustrie anzugehen.
Die Spende kommt über 1.500 Studenten zugute, indem praktische Erfahrungen mit digitalen Werkzeugen angeboten werden, einschließlich des PPG MOONWALK® Farbmischtystems, der PPG DIGIMATCH™ Farbkamera, der PPG VISUALIZID™ 3D-Rendering-Software und der PPG LINQ Color digitalen Identifikationssoftware. Die Initiative geht auf Herausforderungen ein, die im Bericht der Europäischen Kommission über die berufliche Bildung und Ausbildung hervorgehoben wurden, wie den Zugang zu moderner Ausstattung und Finanzierungseinschränkungen.
- Investment of $2 million through 2025 in workforce development initiatives
- Strategic expansion of market presence through educational partnerships in 10+ European countries
- Development of future customer base by training 1,500+ potential users of PPG products
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PPG LINQ system supports automotive refinish education for over 1,500 students
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Students from Integrovaná střední škola automobilní in Brno, Czechia, one of 15 vocational schools in
“We understand the transformative power of innovation and digitalization in education,” said Jérôme Zamblera, PPG vice president, EMEA, Automotive Refinish. “The PPG LINQ ecosystem represents our vision for modernizing the car refinishing industry and inspiring young talent to build careers in this dynamic field. Our investments in schools, including further initiatives planned for next year, reflect our commitment to preparing the next generation for the exciting opportunities in the automotive sector.”
The donations enable more than 1,500 students to gain hands-on experience with digital tools, preparing them for modern automotive refinishing careers and tackling the industry's growing skilled labor gap. They will help to address challenges outlined in the European Commission’s report on vocational education and training (VET)1, such as limited access to modern equipment, funding constraints and gaps in work-based learning.
The PPG LINQ ecosystem connects, automates, and digitizes the entire refinish process. It enables painters to modernize the repair processes using its interconnected digital hardware, software, and innovative services. Tools include the PPG MOONWALK® paint mixing system; PPG DIGIMATCH™ multi-angle color camera; PPG VISUALIZID™ 3D rendering software and PPG LINQ Color digital color identification software.
“We are proud to partner with PPG to bring advanced technology and expertise to our educational program,” said Daniel Krarup Jørgensen, automotive education manager at College360, a vocational school in Silkeborg,
To learn more about the PPG LINQ system, visit https://ppglinq.com/.
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