PPG to support EuroSkills Herning 2025 vocational skills competition
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has announced its support for EuroSkills Herning 2025, Europe's largest vocational skills competition, scheduled for September 9-13, 2025, in Herning, Denmark. As the Main Skill Sponsor for the Painting and Decorating competition, PPG will provide financial backing and supply SIGMA COATINGS™ paints and PROGOLD™ sundries.
The event will host up to 600 young professionals from 33 countries competing across 38 skill areas, focusing on the theme 'Skilled for a Greener Future.' Participants will showcase expertise in surface preparation, wallpapering, decorative finishes, and color matching using PPG's premium products, including Sigma Coatings WallPrimer Plus with 90% recycled plastic packaging.
This sponsorship aligns with PPG's broader educational investment initiatives, including a $2 million commitment in 2023 for training programs and career readiness resources. In 2024, PPG invested $18.4 million in community engagement efforts across more than 30 countries.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) ha annunciato il suo supporto per EuroSkills Herning 2025, la più grande competizione europea di abilità professionali, in programma dal 9 al 13 settembre 2025 a Herning, in Danimarca. In qualità di Main Skill Sponsor per la competizione di Pittura e Decorazione, PPG fornirà supporto finanziario e approvvigionerà vernici SIGMA COATINGS™ e materiali PROGOLD™.
L'evento ospiterà fino a 600 giovani professionisti provenienti da 33 paesi che si sfideranno in 38 aree di competenza, con un focus sul tema 'Abili per un Futuro più Verde'. I partecipanti mostreranno la loro esperienza nella preparazione delle superfici, nella carta da parati, nelle finiture decorative e nell'abbinamento dei colori utilizzando i prodotti premium di PPG, tra cui Sigma Coatings WallPrimer Plus con imballaggio in plastica riciclata al 90%.
Questa sponsorizzazione si allinea con le più ampie iniziative di investimento educativo di PPG, che includono un impegno di 2 milioni di dollari nel 2023 per programmi di formazione e risorse per la preparazione professionale. Nel 2024, PPG ha investito 18,4 milioni di dollari in iniziative di coinvolgimento della comunità in oltre 30 paesi.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) ha anunciado su apoyo a EuroSkills Herning 2025, la mayor competencia de habilidades vocacionales de Europa, programada del 9 al 13 de septiembre de 2025 en Herning, Dinamarca. Como Main Skill Sponsor de la competencia de Pintura y Decoración, PPG proporcionará respaldo financiero y suministrará pinturas SIGMA COATINGS™ y artículos PROGOLD™.
El evento contará con la participación de hasta 600 jóvenes profesionales de 33 países compitiendo en 38 áreas de habilidad, con un enfoque en el tema 'Habilitados para un Futuro más Verde'. Los participantes mostrarán su experiencia en la preparación de superficies, empapelado, acabados decorativos y combinación de colores utilizando los productos de alta calidad de PPG, incluyendo Sigma Coatings WallPrimer Plus con envase de plástico reciclado al 90%.
Este patrocinio se alinea con las iniciativas más amplias de inversión educativa de PPG, que incluyen un compromiso de 2 millones de dólares en 2023 para programas de capacitación y recursos de preparación profesional. En 2024, PPG invirtió 18.4 millones de dólares en esfuerzos de participación comunitaria en más de 30 países.
PPG (NYSE:PPG)는 2025년 9월 9일부터 13일까지 덴마크 헤닝에서 열리는 유럽 최대의 직업 기술 대회인 EuroSkills Herning 2025에 대한 지원을 발표했습니다. PPG는 페인팅 및 장식 대회의 주요 기술 후원사로서 재정 지원을 제공하고 SIGMA COATINGS™ 페인트 및 PROGOLD™ 용품을 공급할 것입니다.
이 행사에는 33개국에서 온 최대 600명의 젊은 전문가들이 참여하여 '더 푸른 미래를 위한 기술'이라는 주제 아래 38개 기술 분야에서 경쟁할 예정입니다. 참가자들은 PPG의 프리미엄 제품인 Sigma Coatings WallPrimer Plus와 90% 재활용 플라스틱 포장을 사용하여 표면 준비, 벽지 부착, 장식 마감 및 색상 매칭에 대한 전문성을 선보일 것입니다.
이번 후원은 PPG의 더 넓은 교육 투자 이니셔티브와 일치하며, 2023년에는 교육 프로그램 및 경력 준비 리소스를 위한 200만 달러의 약속을 포함하고 있습니다. 2024년에는 PPG가 30개국 이상에서 커뮤니티 참여 노력에 1,840만 달러를 투자했습니다.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) a annoncé son soutien à EuroSkills Herning 2025, la plus grande compétition de compétences professionnelles d'Europe, prévue du 9 au 13 septembre 2025 à Herning, au Danemark. En tant que principal sponsor des compétences pour la compétition de peinture et décoration, PPG fournira un soutien financier et des peintures SIGMA COATINGS™ ainsi que des fournitures PROGOLD™.
L'événement accueillera jusqu'à 600 jeunes professionnels de 33 pays qui concourront dans 38 domaines de compétence, axés sur le thème 'Compétents pour un avenir plus vert'. Les participants mettront en avant leur expertise en préparation de surfaces, en pose de papier peint, en finitions décoratives et en correspondance des couleurs en utilisant les produits haut de gamme de PPG, y compris Sigma Coatings WallPrimer Plus avec un emballage en plastique recyclé à 90%.
Ce parrainage s'inscrit dans le cadre des initiatives d'investissement éducatif plus larges de PPG, y compris un engagement de 2 millions de dollars en 2023 pour des programmes de formation et des ressources de préparation à la carrière. En 2024, PPG a investi 18,4 millions de dollars dans des efforts d'engagement communautaire dans plus de 30 pays.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) hat seine Unterstützung für EuroSkills Herning 2025 angekündigt, den größten Berufswettbewerb Europas, der vom 9. bis 13. September 2025 in Herning, Dänemark, stattfindet. Als Hauptsponsor für den Wettbewerb in Malerei und Dekoration wird PPG finanzielle Unterstützung leisten und SIGMA COATINGS™-Farben sowie PROGOLD™-Zubehör bereitstellen.
Die Veranstaltung wird bis zu 600 junge Fachkräfte aus 33 Ländern beherbergen, die in 38 Fertigkeitsbereichen antreten, mit dem Schwerpunkt auf dem Thema 'Fähig für eine grünere Zukunft'. Die Teilnehmer werden ihre Expertise in der Oberflächenvorbereitung, Tapezierung, dekorativen Oberflächen und Farbgestaltung demonstrieren, wobei sie die hochwertigen Produkte von PPG, einschließlich Sigma Coatings WallPrimer Plus mit 90% recyceltem Kunststoffverpackung, verwenden.
Dieses Sponsoring steht im Einklang mit PPGs umfassenderen Bildungsinvestitionsinitiativen, einschließlich eines Engagements von 2 Millionen Dollar im Jahr 2023 für Ausbildungsprogramme und Ressourcen zur Berufsvorbereitung. Im Jahr 2024 investierte PPG 18,4 Millionen Dollar in Gemeinschaftsengagements in über 30 Ländern.
- Strategic investment in workforce development and industry training
- Enhancement of brand visibility in European markets through major event sponsorship
- Promotion of eco-friendly products with sustainable packaging
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Largest European event for young skilled professionals
From left: Torben Beck, PPG general manager, Scandinavia and DACH, Architectural Coatings; Kasper Bøgelund, head of competitions, EuroSkills Herning 2025; and Christian Corlin, chief operating officer, EuroSkills Herning 2025, during a visit to the PPG shop in Søborg,
The partnership underscores PPG’s commitment to supporting vocational education and training to shape the workforce of tomorrow. The event will bring together up to 600 young professionals from 33 countries who will compete across 38 skill areas over three days. With the theme “Skilled for a Greener Future,” the competition highlights the vital role of technical and vocational skills in driving sustainability and innovation. Held every two years, EuroSkills provides an important platform to inspire young professionals and showcase industry excellence.
“Vocational education and training are essential for developing a highly skilled workforce and EuroSkills Herning 2025 provides a unique platform to showcase young talent,” said Torben Beck, PPG general manager, Scandinavia and DACH, Architectural Coatings. “At PPG, we recognize that supporting these young professionals is an investment in the future of our industry. We are proud to contribute to their learning journey by providing high-performance coatings that help them hone their skills and prepare for successful careers.”
Participants in the Painting and Decorating competition will be challenged to demonstrate expertise in surface preparation, wallpapering, decorative finishes and color matching. PPG will also support EuroSkills experts, who will assess the competitors' work done using PPG’s premium products, including Sigma Coatings WallPrimer Plus with packaging made from
PPG’s support of EuroSkills Herning 2025 is part of its broader commitment to investing in education and workforce development. In 2023, PPG and the PPG Foundation announced a
“The growing skills gap in vocational professions requires companies, educators and policymakers to work together to ensure that young people have access to the right resources and training,” said Christian Corlin, chief operating officer, EuroSkills Herning 2025. “Strong industry partnerships are essential to the success of EuroSkills Herning 2025, and we are thrilled to have PPG as a key supporter. Its expertise and high-performance paints and coatings will provide competitors with the tools they need to demonstrate their skills at the highest level. With PPG’s support, we can continue to inspire and prepare young professionals for successful careers in skilled trades.”
To learn more about EuroSkills Herning 2025, visit: https://euroskills2025.com.
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