PPG announced that its PPG MOONWALK® automated paint mixing system has been installed in body shops across all 50 U.S. states. This month, installations will be completed at Central Paint and Body in Casper, Wyo. and Morrow Collision Center in Lincoln, Neb. PPG plans to celebrate this milestone with an event at Morrow Collision Center later this year.

“Reaching this milestone reflects the PPG MoonWalk system’s impact on the industry,” said Tom Maziarz, PPG vice president, Americas, Automotive Refinish. “Digital innovation like this supports the next generation of painters and sets a new standard in the industry.”

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Introduced in 2019, the PPG MoonWalk system has transformed body shop operations by improving paint mixing accuracy, reducing waste and boosting productivity by more than 10%. To date, over 2,300 body shops worldwide have adopted the system.

“The PPG MoonWalk system will transform how our technicians work and allow us to serve our customers more efficiently,” said Dan Morrow, president and owner of Morrow Collision Center. “With its precise color matching and waste reduction features, it will become an integral part of our operation.”

Tim Garner, co-owner of Central Paint and Body, added, “We will increase our body shop's performance with the PPG MoonWalk system. This technology will help us deliver even better quality and efficiency for our customers.”

The automated system enhances productivity while ensuring a cleaner, more efficient paint mixing process, reducing human error and providing consistent results that improve customer satisfaction.

For more information about the PPG MoonWalk system, visit here.