June 2024
In the world of industrial coatings, Birte Hoock stands out as a well-known figure, making significant contributions to the powder coating industry. As the product and project manager for powder coatings at PPG, Birte Hoock has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry's landscape.
May 2024
Meet Lucas Restrepo, our motorcycle segment manager and color group leader for South America. His impact completely transformed the motorcycle segment in the Andean region. From introducing groundbreaking matte colors to innovating paint application techniques, Lucas's contributions have reshaped the industry landscape.
April 2024
Madison Sloan, our U.S. sales manager for consumer products, is an expert in water-borne coatings, which are quickly dominating the former world of solvent-borne coatings as a sustainably advantaged variant. Madison supports some of the top clients in the industry, not only having deep knowledge of water-borne technologies but also spreading that knowledge to end users, popularizing this option every day. Join Madison as she reveals how we custom-make water-borne colors!
February 2024
Marizeth Carvalho, general manager in Latin America South and head of strategic marketing, global Industrial Coatings and former global business director for PPG powder coatings, shares her vision for the future of powder coatings.
November 2023
Our powder coatings facility in Verbania, Italy, recently experienced a Safety Day like no other. Paolo Pallavera, the plant manager, who only assumed his role in 2022, has completely transformed the mandatory safety training for employees. Which sounds more appealing to you: completing a mission in virtual reality or attending an 8-hour lecture requiring extensive note-taking?
August 2023
One could say that Shelley Verdun’s work is a bit on the dry side. As business manager for powder coatings in the Americas, she oversees one of our most promising growth engines and sustainability enablers. She’s also forging new paths for women in the industry.
April 2023
As the business manager for PPG's powder coatings in the Americas, Shelley Verdun is focused on growth by exploring new markets, driving pipeline execution and supporting innovation.
March 2023
As the commercial strategy manager, Americas, Maria defines and implements the sales and go-to-market strategies for Industrial Coatings throughout North America, South America, Central America and Latin America.