Longtime PBE Industry Veteran Marvin Wolf Passes Away
Marvin Wolf, who, along with his brother Joseph, helped his dad William (Bill) Wolf operate one of the oldest body shop supply stores in the country, passed away on May 1 at the age of 86.
Ogden Auto Color Joins Wesco Group
Wesco Group, a leading paint, body and equipment distributor in the Western U.S. and Canada, announced that Ogden Auto Color has joined the Wesco family of companies.
Wesco Group Acquires Cook’s Automotive PBE Business
Wesco Group, a leading paint, body and equipment distributor in the western U.S. and Canada, has announced that it has acquired Cook’s Automotive PBE business.
Lloyd Fields of International Autobody Marketing Group to Retire
Fields’ career in the automotive aftermarket business spanned over the past 49 years, particularly in the PBE sector.
Jim’s Color Corner Joins Wesco Group
Wesco Group announced that Jim’s Color Corner has joined the Wesco family of companies.
Painters Supply & Equipment Expands into Mid-Atlantic U.S.
An affiliate of Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) has acquired Nyquist, Inc., adding five locations in the Mid-Atlantic region.
East Bay Color Service Joins Wesco Group
Wesco Group, a leading PBE distributor in the western U.S. and Canada, announced that East Bay Color Service has joined the Wesco family of companies.
VIDEO: Selecting a PBE Jobber
Why selecting a PBE jobber based on price alone may cost you more than you save in the long run.
50 Years and Counting: A Look Back at My Collision Career
After 50 years, I’ve learned that collision repairers are a resilient bunch who can overcome any challenge.
The Reality of PBE Value-Added Services
Both PBE distributors and manufacturers offer beneficial value-added services – but there is a catch.
Eliminating Bottlenecks in the Paint Booth
The key to achieving continuous flow through the booth is to manage the prep process to match the booth cycle.
Reducing Your Paint & Materials Cost
Today’s mission is focused on how PBE distributors can help reduce P&M cost in order to improve P&M profitability and increase output.
