Berger Paints Jamaica launched a major upgrade to its PPG DELTRON NXT refinish system at a recently held hands-on workshop and training session in Montego Bay, St James.

“PPG formulated the Deltron NXT line with new technology allowing for the use of less paint to complete jobs. The line has less chemicals and resin while still providing an optimal finish. This places our automotive painters on par with industry standards as this training is done around the Caribbean. The company restructured the line to emphasise safety, environmental friendliness, and still giving an edge to users all backed by 15 years of research,” stated Talaat Mohammed, technical team lead, Ansa Coatings Limited.

Deltron NXT is a combination PPG’s three premium brands, NEXA AUTOCOLOR, PPG Global, and Deltron DBC, crafting a technologically advanced solution designed to enhance durability, gloss retention, and overall finish quality in automotive painting.

In conjunction with the product launch, the workshop highlighted the importance of personal protective equipment, proper ventilation, and adherence to best practices when handling automotive coatings.

“This training is extremely important as Deltron NXT is the newest offering of a premium refinish system from our supplier PPG. This system provides beneficial features that aids our end users in becoming more proficient and profitable. Developing and facilitating the growth of our automotive painters is a key element in building the Jamaican automotive industry. It’s also important for us to partner with our customers on product demonstrations as it provides product knowledge and pushes the automotive painters to the next level,” said Alton McCalla, automotive channel manager, Berger Paints.