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PPG to Invest $10 Million to Boost Skilled Trades and Manufacturing Education Globally

PPG and the PPG Foundation have pledged $10 million worldwide through 2030 to support skilled trades, focusing on manufacturing and coatings. The initiative partners with educational institutions to provide hands-on training, equipping students with practical, job-ready and technology-enabled skills.

UTI Partners with Fuji Spray Auto to Equips Students with Professional Spray Equipment

Under the agreement, Fuji Spray Auto will equip the Collision Repair and Aviation training programs with professional-grade spray guns. In addition to campus support, Fuji Spray's Education Support Program offers discounted equipment to schools and students, helping reduce barriers while investing in the next generation of refinishers.

Nominate the Next Best Repair Planner/Estimator Winner Today!

Nominations for the 2026 Best Repair Planner/Estimator Award will be judged by the FenderBender and ABRN editorial team in tandem with the collision repair technical experts at Collision Advice.

The winner of the 2026 Best Repair Planner/Estimator Award will receive a roundtrip flight for two to Las Vegas plus two nights of lodging for a special award presentation during the 2026 SEMA Show.

SUBMIT your nomination by April 30, 2026!

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