PPG Industries renews commitment to Penn College collision repair and restoration program
Williamsport, Pa. — Penn College said a global paint supplier has pledged to double its annual investment with the college's collision repair and restoration program over the next five years.
PPG Industries, Inc., a global supplier of paints, coatings, and other specialty materials, has supplied Penn College's program with paint since 2003.
"During the past 10 years, we've been able to train our students with the latest technology, including electronic color retrieval equipment and the industry standard Envirobase High Performance waterborne paint system. With PPG's generous increase in its annual donation, our students will continue to have a true hands-on experience utilizing the company's industry-leading technology," said Shaun D. Hack, instructor and co-department head of collision repair technology. "We are forever grateful for this partnership."
PPG has supported Penn College in some way for nearly 40 years now. The company gives students free access to its Partners in Education initiative, a training program that lets participants gain industry certification through hands-on and written tests administered by PPG. Students who pass the exams earn a two-year PPG certification.
PPG also had a key role in establishing the collision repair and restoration program's foreign study experiences in France and Italy, which allow students and faculty to visit and learn from companies including Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Maserati.
"It has been incredibly rewarding, both personally and professionally, to be a part of the Penn College experience for over three decades," stated Todd Warren, PPG territory manager. "I am honored and humbled to be able to continue our relationship well into the future and train the next generation of collision repair professionals."
"Todd Warren has proven to be a valuable mentor who not only contributes financially but is a face for his brand, interacting with the students and sharing his vast experience to the class," Hack added. "Todd has been a foundational leader on our industry advisory committee and goes above and beyond to ensure our program's success."
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PPG operates in more than 70 countries, serving customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets, and aftermarkets.
PPG is a member of the Visionary Society ($100,000-$499,999) on Penn College's Donor Wall.
"Penn College is grateful to PPG for its longstanding support. We appreciate its continued support through paint donations and access to advanced training and certifications for our students and faculty," said Shanin L. Dougherty, corporate relations officer. "PPG's commitment to our programs has allowed the college to provide students with the necessary resources to achieve success in their degrees and industry."
