Eleven Pennsylvania College of Technology collision repair and restoration students recently received training in Kornwestheim, Germany, offered by SATA GmbH & Co., a worldwide leader in wet paint technologies and spray guns. The training included the company’s new jet X premium spray gun and personal protective equipment. The Penn College group included, front row (from left): Izzy S. Povod, of Palm Coast, Florida; Sarah E. Crabtree, of Elizabethtown; and Brenda A. Bravo, of Reading; back row (from left): Roy H. Klinger, instructor; Henry W. Zimmerli, of Hellertown; Ethan J. Knapp, of Franklin; Will A. Raynor, of Montauk, New York; William H. Roever II, of Moosic; Zachary A. Lawton, of New Enterprise; Ty M. Tucker, of Columbia; Adin S. Bogner, of Ellisville, Missouri; Ben L. Williams, Peach Bottom; and Todd Warren, territory manager for PPG Industries Inc. (Credit: SATA)
Eleven Pennsylvania College of Technology collision repair and restoration students recently traveled overseas for a company-sponsored training opportunity in Germany.
SATA GmbH & Co., a worldwide leader in wet paint technologies and spray guns, offered the training at its headquarters in Kornwestheim.
“It was a wonderful experience, providing both valuable technical training and exposure to a different culture,” said instructor Roy H. Klinger, co-department head of collision repair, who accompanied the students. “We are very thankful for SATA and its commitment to the next generation of collision repair and restoration professionals.”
SATA covered all expenses – minus air fare – for the students who are seeking either a certificate in automotive restoration or an associate degree in collision repair technology.
The training focused on SATA’s latest technology, including its new jet X premium spray gun and personal protective equipment. The students also toured SATA’s production facility and received an overview of the company’s extensive product offerings.
“The trip was very important in building our relationship with SATA. This can lead to trade-specific certifications and future training opportunities for our students that may not be available in the United States,” Klinger said. “Making these contacts also can lead to unique overseas internships for students.”
In addition to the training, the students visited the Porsche Museum and the School for Color and Design, both in Stuttgart, as well as a technical museum in Sinsheim. They also experienced winter festivals and toured the Ludwigsburg Palace.
The Penn College group consisted of automotive restoration students Adin S. Bogner, Ellisville, Missouri; Sarah E. Crabtree, Elizabethtown; Ethan J. Knapp, Franklin; William H. Roever II, Moosic; Ty M. Tucker, Columbia; and Henry W. Zimmerli, Hellertown; and collision repair technology students Brenda A. Bravo, Reading; Zachary A. Lawton, New Enterprise; Izzy S. Povod, Palm Coast, Florida; Will A. Raynor, Montauk, New York; and Ben L. Williams, Peach Bottom.
Bogner and Roever previously earned collision repair degrees while Crabtree obtained an associate degree in individual studies.
The contingent included Todd Warren, territory manager for PPG Industries Inc., a longtime supporter of Penn College.
SATA’s new jet X premium spray gun is one of the pieces of equipment that Penn College students were trained on.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to SATA for offering our students this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Germany. The experience learning directly from SATA professionals and receiving training on the company’s products is invaluable,” said Ali L. Lorson, assistant dean of transportation technologies. “We are truly thankful for SATA’s generosity, which has not only improved our students’ skills but has also inspired them to strive for excellence in the field of collision repair and restoration.”
To learn more about the automotive restoration certificate, collision repair technology associate degree and other programs offered by Penn College’s School of Engineering Technologies, call 570-327-4520.
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