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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=110 BGCOLOR="#666699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04a00840erlcjm.gif"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>C/Y South Suburban Body Shop Supplies Inc.</B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="C/Y South Suburban Body Shop Supplies In"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>PPG Industries Inc. 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Information:</div> <div> <B>19699 Progress Drive                    </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" > </FONT></div> <div> <B>Strongsville, Ohio 44136</B></div> <div> <B>Phone: (440) 572-2800</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ppgrefinish.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ppgrefinish.com"><U><B>http://www.ppgrefinish.com</B></U></A><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>PPG Information & Certified Plus Shop Locator!</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>TYPE OF COMPANY</B></I></div> <div> PPG Industries is a major manufacturer and worldwide supplier of original and refinish coatings to the automotive and collision repair industries. PPG offers durable finishes in a wide choice of colors to meet any shop conditions. Principal lines include the <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >GLOBAL Basecoat/Clearcoat and Direct Gloss systems,</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >DELTRON 2000 (DBC),</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >DELTRON (DBU) Basecoat/Clearcoat</FONT> and <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >CONCEPT (DCC) Acrylic Urethane.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>COMPANY BACKGROUND</B></I></div> <div> PPG was founded in 1883 as the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Its coatings and resins business is the world's largest supplier of automotive and industrial coatings, providing original equipment, refinish coatings and related products for cars, trucks, buses and industrial vehicles. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" ><U>Two out of three vehicles manufactured worldwide are produced using PPG products or technology.</U></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>PRODUCTS AND SERVICES</B></I></div> <div> PPG's newest product line, the GLOBAL Refinish System, is a high performance repair system that can precisely match the finish of any vehicle manufactured in the world. Incorporating the latest technology from Europe, North America and Asia/Pacific, the Global Refinish system is the preferred choice of leading collision centers across Europe. Now available in the US, the Global Refinish System is approved for OEM warranty work by more than 30 vehicle manufacturers across the world. The Global line includes both base coat and direct gloss topcoat systems.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>PROGRAM FOR SHOPS</B></I></div> <div> "MAXIMUM VELOCITY PERFORMANCE"</div> <div> In addition to a full line of refinish products, PPG also offers a numerous programs and services to help its customers thrive in today's competitive marketplace. Chief among these programs for collision repair centers is PPG's<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" > "Maximum Velocity Performance" (MVP) Program, designed to help shops achieve maximum productivity and profitability. </FONT>The program provides the customer with a thorough evaluation of the total collision repair operation by industry experts, followed up by suggestions for improving productivity. Shop owners then follow a three-phase plan with ongoing support, forming a "partnership in productivity" , part of PPG's commitment to offer the kind of in-depth consultation and support required to make a significant contribution to the success of their collision repair partners. The program also includes such benefits as a body shop layout and design service, customized "speed" systems designed for each shop, a hazardous waste removal program, marketing support and more. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >For information call the MVP HOTLINE at 440/572-6199.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>CUSTOMER SUPPORT</B></I></div> <div> PPG has over <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >250 Territory Managers</FONT> and 3,000 distributors across North America to serve their customers. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >See: (Contact Us) for a Local TM.</FONT> The PPG Customer Service Department also staffs a Color Library and Technical Service Group ready to answer your questions from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF6600" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >Call 440/572-6100 for Color Library</FONT> or <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >440/572-6111 for Technical Service.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>TRAINING</B></I></div> <div> PPG Automotive Refinish offers a wide range of training courses for industry professionals, from painter's helper training to hands-on product training to management and business development seminars. Courses are taught by 36 full-time instructors and are available at 20 state-of-the-art Business Development Centers across North America.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> "For the Chicago land area"</div> <div> PPG Business Development Center</div> <div> 1535 Bond Street</div> <div> Naperville, IL.  60563</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>AN INNOVATIVE NEW COLOR MATCHING SYSTEM</B></I></div> <div> PPG has recently introduced an innovative new color matching system called the Prime ColourMatch System. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >The new system features a comprehensive collection of prime color chips that provide an accurate representation of the OEM color standard,</FONT> making it easy for a painter to judge whether or not the actual color of a vehicle matches the prime mixing formula.</div> <div> "We believe the Prime ColourMatch System will help painters deliver precise color matches more consistently," says Sue Sellke, manager, color marketing programs for PPG.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" > "The painter will have an accurate color representation on every vehicle worldwide</FONT>, and they will receive new colors as soon as the new model year is introduced, with no delays."</div> <div> The system is comprised of four binders that together contain thousands of Prime Color chips, covering nearly every automotive nameplate manufactured in the world today. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" >Also included are interior, underhood, striping and accent colors.</FONT> Updates will be sent out twice annually, to keep the system current.</div> <div> Each book provides easy-to-read indexes for locating each manufacturer's paint codes and the corresponding Prime Color chips, making them convenient to access and store. All four binders are housed in a sturdy acrylic case, which is included with the purchase of the system.</div> <div> For more information on the PPG Prime ColourMatch System, contact the PPG color library at 19699 Progress Drive, Strongsville, Ohio 44136 or contact your local PPG distributor.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>