Coatings World - November 2015

the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Chemfil Canada produces pretreatment products, as well as some general industrial chemicals, for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial customers in Canada.

The acquisition will enhance PPG’s pretreatment presence and capabilities in Canada, and after closing the acquired products and services will be offered under the PPG name. Also at the conclusion of the transaction, an affiliate of Madinal Enterprises will own the Windsor production facility and certain non-pretreatment business and product lines that will continue to use the Chemfil name.

“Acquiring the pretreatment business of Chemfil Canada will enable PPG to further strengthen its pretreatment offering and services in this area for global automotive OEM and industrial customers,” said Cindy Niekamp, PPG senior vice president, automotive coatings.

“PPG looks forward to enhancing supply capabilities for Chemfil customers and providing them with access to PPG’s full portfolio of coatings products.”

Honda Approves PPG for
Flagship NSX

Even before Honda’s all new flagship sports car, the NSX, reaches its first customers in early 2016, PPG has already received global repair approval from Honda Japan for the stunning supercar. Back in 1990, the original NSX was a technological masterpiece and the second generation is set to follow suit. Along with advanced new light weight, multi-material construction, the new NSX features a hyper-sophisticated power unit including a twin turbo V6 engine, three electric motors and a nine speed dual clutch transmission which directs the total system power of more than 410k W to the road via all four wheels.

Exterior styling is another spectacu-
lar highpoint. Every element of the low,
wide and sleek aerodynamic
body is designed to reinforce the
car’s state-of-the-art credentials.

Attention to detail can be found everywhere, including a truly dynamic colour selection. Customers will be offered multiple three-stage colour options, including PPG’s cutting-edge ANDARO tint dispersion technology. This innovative, PPG developed technology provides the ability to achieve deep, pure and more chromatic colours than is possible with traditional pigments. And the close relationship with Honda goes even further. Indeed, PPG coatings technology will actually be applied at Honda’s new Performance Manufacturing Centre in Marysville, Ohio, where the second generation supercar will be produced. A team of PPG staff from Japan and the U.S. has been supporting Honda during the development phase and the step into production that will see the revolutionary vehicle make its transition from concept to the road.