 STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – Daimler AG, manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has approved PPG’s Global Refinish System and Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat for repair in North America of all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. In addition, PPG’s Delfleet commercial coatings system has been approved for repair of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles.
The approvals were based on the results of a rigorous four-day audit conducted by Mercedes-Benz representatives at PPG facilities in the United States and Germany. Michael Gimpl, Daimler AG, Manager Global Service and Parts, says, “We are pleased to continue the collaboration with PPG in aftermarket sales as we are convinced of their premium product quality as well as their worldwide service capabilities that add value to our network.” PPG locations visited by Daimler AG included the PPG corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, production facilities and training center located in Delaware, Ohio and the PPG European Technical Center in Ingersheim, Germany. “One of Mercedes-Benz’s highest priorities is customer satisfaction. To ensure they attain that goal, they require their partners to design, manufacture and deliver high quality products,” says Kevin Loop, PPG business development manager. “PPG will continue to provide Daimler AG with the high quality products they expect.” | |||
