May 2022 Midwest Edition

PPG Honors ColorVision with 2021 Platinum Distributor of the Year Award PPG on March 25 announced it has named ColorVision of Springfield, MO, its Automotive Refinish 2021 Platinum Distributor of the Year.

The annual award recognizes the distributor that demonstrates outstanding performance, extensive knowledge of PPG products and an unwavering commitment to serve and support its customers--key qualities that are fundamental to the PPG PLATINUM DISTRIBUTOR™ program.

Natalie Scott, PPG director, PPG Platinum Distributor program, Automotive Refinish, U.S. and Canada, presented the award to ColorVision’s leadership team during PPG’s annual Platinum Distributor Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony in February. Gary and Kathy Allen, co-owners of ColorVision, accepted the honor on behalf of the company.

“Platinum Distributor of the Year is our most prestigious Automotive Refinish customer award, as it recognizes deep knowledge, mutually valued partnership and shared success,” said Scott. “Col-

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orVision was selected due to its outstanding year-over-year growth spanning a five-year period. It was an honor to present the trophy to a

“Without question, this award is a tribute to our team,” said Gary Allen. “The past two years have been quite a challenge, but the

ColorVision is the recipient of the PPG Automotive Refinish 2021 Platinum Distributor of the Year award. Taking part in the celebration are, from left: Tom Maziarz, PPG vice president, Automotive Refinish, Americas; Chris Dewes, former PPG director, PPG PLATINUM DISTRIBUTOR™ programs; Christopher Wegley, ColorVision operations director; Michael McGarry, PPG chairman and CEO; Connor Allen, ColorVision general manager; Kathy Allen, ColorVision owner; Gary Allen, ColorVision president; Jay Elliott, ColorVision sales director; Natalie Scott, PPG director, PPG Platinum Distributor programs; and Chancey Hagerty, PPG vice president, global Automotive Refinish.

company that fully embraces and uses all the resources available through the PPG Platinum Distributor program.”

knowledge, experience and resiliency of our people combined with our trusted relationship with PPG positioned us to continue

delivering for our customers in a challenging marketplace.”

Founded in 1987, ColorVision has been a member of the PPG Platinum Distributor program for more than 25 years. Specializing solely in collision and commercial paint, body and equipment, the company maintains 11 branch locations across five states. The key to the company’s success lies in its commitment to provide each customer with top-quality products backed by an unmatched level of service and support.

The PPG Platinum Distributor program began as a loyalty and support initiative for PPG single-line distributors, with the ultimate goal of providing exceptional service and benefits for PPG’s Automotive Refinish customers.

The program delivers competitive advantages to participants by aligning PPG technology, training and customer support with the entrepreneurship, customer awareness, local market knowledge and service capability of independent distributors.

Source: PPG

Corvette Production

NABC Recycled Rides® Program Donates 2 Refurbished Vehicles to Springfield, MO, Recipients

materials which used to be plentiful are now constrained, and numerous automotive parts manufacturers have had trouble with their production as a result, it could be almost anything. There’s also the possibility Russia or some other nation hacked a supplier’s computer network, like what happened to Toyota recently.

The part that’s brought production to a halt must be exclusive to the C8 Corvette. No other GM production facility has been shut down.

There are also plans to add more positions in April to increase Corvette production.

Considering production shutdowns have plagued the C8 starting with the UAW strike in 2019, there are a lot of people who are anxiously awaiting their turn to own the mid-engine American sports car.

Before you start panicking, the shutdown is only for the week of March 21. It’s expected to fire up again March 28, unless something unforeseen happens.

In a feel-good event, two deserving Springfield, MO, recipients experienced a life-changing moment when they were presented vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families.

The event was sponsored by the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides® program along with Crash Champions collision repair, GEICO and Enterprise.

Further supporting the initiative were the following businesses: Keystone Automotive, Henry’s Towing, Highway 160 Auto Salvage, Bud’s Tire and Wheel and Youngblood Nissan. The presentation was held at the Crash Champions’ South Springfield location.

The deserving recipients were selected by Springfield Dream Center and the Community Partnership of the Ozarks, and the event included the following donated vehicles that were refurbished by Crash Champions: a 2017 Chevy Sonic and a 2016 Nissan Rogue.

NABC Recycled Rides is a unique program in which busi-

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nesses representing all facets of the collision repair industry team up to repair and donate vehicles to individuals and families in need of

never take for granted. We are all incredibly thankful to the organizations and individuals who made this possible.”

“The Recycled Rides program is a perfect example of how we can contribute in our own way to improve the lives of our neighbors.”

— Matt Ebert reliable transportation. Since the inception of the NABC Recycled Rides program in 2007, members of the NABC have donated more than 2,750 vehicles valued at more than $38 million. “My family and I could not be more grateful for this wonderful gift,” said Kevin Cross, one of the Recycled Rides recipients. “Having a reliable vehicle that we can count on for getting to work, running errands and taking part in everyday family activities—especially with our children—is a truly life-changing opportunity and one that we will

“Crash Champions is a national company, but every one of our shops is connected into their local community,” said Matt Ebert, CEO and founder of Crash Champions. “The Recycled Rides program is a perfect example of how we can contribute in our own way to improve the lives of our neighbors. We are collision repair experts, and it’s wonderful to use that expertise to help a family in need with something as important as safe and reliable transportation.”

Source: Crash Champions