NCR Bodyshops choose BROWN BROTHERS Distribution and PPG to support 2015 plans

NCR Bodyshops, the Newbury and Basingstoke based bodyshop group are pleased to announce it has selected PPG and Brown Brothers Distribution as their Paint and Distribution Partner to support driving further efficiency and profitability across the business in 2015.

In 2014, NCR Bodyshops entered a supplier partner agreement with Brown Brothers Distribution and PPG which sees NCR Bodyshops benefit from PPG paint systems and delivery of technical support to optimise performance and boost bodyshop productivity of Newbury Crash Repair. 

Christine Maskill, Managing Director of NCR Bodyshops, commented “We needed a forward thinking distributor and paint partner we could rely on to develop our business through a vision of continuous improvement. We needed a partner that could demonstrate understanding of our requirements and provide us with new product innovations. PPG and Brown Brothers were the perfect fit and I am really excited by our further partnership in 2015”

NCR Bodyshops has also chosen the BODYLINE® ancillary range as the dry goods solution for the Newbury and Basingstoke bodyshops following extensive trials which further demonstrates the value provided by the Brown Brothers Distribution bodyshop proposition.

Working closely with NCR Bodyshop paint technicians, the PPG and Brown Brothers team have run comprehensive product usage and process assessments and identified key solutions for alternative repair systems. With the introduction of new product innovations including BODYLINE® 5 Inch Abrasive Systems and PPG’s Speed Repair system has helped to further improve efficiency and profitability without compromising quality.

Christine continues “The support from both Brown Brothers and PPG has been first class; from the install to ongoing management and technical input we have been really pleased with the move. They truly are a valued partner to NCR Bodyshops”

By selecting PPG paint systems, Bodyline ancillaries and the technical expertise of PPG and Brown Brothers Distribution NCR Bodyshop have benefitted from improved stock management, reduced reworks and overall improvements in group efficiency; which are key focuses for 2015.

Martin Laugharne, PPG Refinish UK South East Regional Business Manager adds,

“We are delighted to have been selected as the paint, dry goods and distribution partner to NCR Bodyshop. Christine and the team have a really exciting business and we look forward to continuing to work closely with NCR Bodyshops this year to achieve further process improvements through our product, training and technical solutions”

The future looks extremely promising for NCR Bodyshops as they confirm future expansion plans and investment to the business in 2015.