PPG expands its digital toolbox for the commercial transport sector
As one of the leading coating manufacturers across the globe, PPG has expanded its digital toolbox with the launch of a new web application created specifically for the commercial transport (CT) sector. This intuitive application is quick and efficient, making it easier than ever to select the optimal solution for refurbishing and refinishing commercial transport vehicles.
Available on the PPG website on all devices, this valuable digital tool encompasses individual products with Product Finder, as well as System Finder which includes full paint systems.
Product & System Finder includes the complete product range for the CT sector, as well as the most common paint systems used for the repair and refurbishment of CT vehicles.
Product & System Finder operates via a simple filter structure for an easy and user-friendly experience. A range of categories including substrate, application method, usages, product type and desired finish allow users to filter according to the exact needs of their project, ensuring that the tool will always recommend an appropriate product or system for best results.
In addition to this, Product & System Finder uses a dedicated icon system to display key product or system features. Product icons include a variety of features such as ‘process efficiency’, ‘low VOC’ or ‘UV resistance’, allowing users to quickly check and compare items for maximum clarity. For systems, icons are used to display how the system scores on the ‘speed of process’ and ‘appearance of finish’.
The application also includes a handy comparison function which allows users to compare up to three complete systems on one page and generates a unique URL to easily share the results with others. This effective tool is designed to provide a strong starting point for customers before they speak with a technical specialist for more advanced queries.
What our customers think
The response to Product & System Finder has been positive. One of PPG’s distributors based in Spain said, “The search result URLs can be shared with my customers which increases the credibility of the information as it comes directly from the manufacturer.” They also added that, “Product & System Finder will help me and my team to better understand the value propositions of the products, which in the end improves our recommendations to customers.”
A job coater based in the Netherlands explained how Product & System Finder benefits operations in a commercial transport/light industrial bodyshop:
“Product & System Finder is easy to use. We are a CT/LIC-specialised bodyshop with a wide variety of paint processes in use, so this tool allows us to check key information quickly and to support new painters with the onboarding process.”
Product & System Finder is the latest addition to PPG’s digital toolbox, joining PPG ProductApp; a mobile application that provides customers with product information, technical data application advice (iOS, Android).
The Product & System Finder applications are available to use on all web-supported devices now.
