Frankfurt, Germany — PPG has announced that it has received the Innovation Award for the company’s PPG LINQ digital ecosystem at this year’s Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany.
This innovation award specifically recognizes outstanding technological developments with significant market relevance in the automotive supplier industry, automotive workshop and services sector or original equipment manufacturers.
The PPG LINQ digital ecosystem includes the PPG LINQ Color software, the PPG Magic Box bodyshop assistant, PPG Visualizid software, the PPG Digimatch Spectrophotometer and the PPG Moonwalk system, the company’s award-winning automated paint mixing system originally launched in 2019.
The system offers features such as automated routine tasks and optimized resource use; scalable solutions that can be tailored to various business sizes; precise application and monitoring systems, which aim to reduce risk of errors and rework; and reduced material waste, energy consumption and process times, contributing to meeting sustainability goals.
Jason Moseley, Chief Executive Officer, IBIS Worldwide and presenting juror at the Automechanika Innovation Awards ceremony commented that “the PPG LINQ digital ecosystem is really a complete digital solution in a market where optimizing the use of materials and efficiency is so important. That is why we have chosen this new system as the winner.”
In response, Jerome Zamblera, PPG Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Automotive Refinish commented that “we are honoured to receive this esteemed award. It is a testament to our commitment to innovation, excellence and sustainability in the refinish industry. In addition, the development of digital tools allows us to create a better working environment and attract the younger generation to the industry.
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