Masking specialist PPM Industries is expanding the global reach of it Q1 Premium Masking Solutions range with its launch in the USA, Canada, and the Caribbean in partnership with National Oak Distributors.

Italian company PPM is one of the largest masking tape producers in Europe and is known for manufacturing private label tapes for Europe’s most prestigious brands, retailers and wholesalers. Its Q1 brand of high-performance masking solutions was launched in the UK last year to great acclaim and is now making significant inroads in the Irish bodyshop sector.

Q1 tape was designed through PPM’s extensive knowledge of high performance tapes and has qualities specifically required by demanding body shops. The tape structure has been engineered to deliver fine paint lines along the edge of the tape and thus limiting re-work. This quality also adds the additional benefit of easy tear, giving the shop technician better control while masking.  The low-tack design will not leave a residue upon removal, even after baking cycles in the paint booth due to its high temperature qualities.  The tape performs on both solvent-based and water-borne paints and conforms well around curved surfaces.

The Q1 premium masking solution will be on display on the PPM industries stand at Automechanika Birmingham, stand 18c51.