AkzoNobel has announced the launch of Sikkens Autoclear Xpress Clearcoat, the latest cutting-edge development in rapid cure technology from AkzoNobel. Containing unique, hyper-cure resin technology, ...

AkzoNobel Launches Connect Digital Tool

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-13-2020

AkzoNobel announced they have launched Connect, their latest digital innovation to enhance efficiency in collision repair shops in North America. The application programming interface (API) facilitat...

AkzoNobel Combines Digital Tools to Improve Color-Matching

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-16-2018

A new standard in quick and reliable advanced color-matching is available to vehicle body shops now that AkzoNobel has combined two of its most innovative tools into a single system. The new offe...

AkzoNobel Releases MIXIT Color Web Application

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-31-2016

AkzoNobel announced it has released a MIXIT web application, which will provide real-time updates for color software – and support searching in Chinese. The new color web application ca...

AkzoNobel Introduces U-TECH E250 Direct-to-Metal Epoxy Primer

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-24-2015

AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has announced the most recent extension to its commercial paint brand in North America, U-TECH E250 direct-to-metal (DTM) epoxy primer. This all-in-one sur...

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Launches U-Base for U-TECH Basecoat System

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-17-2015

AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has released a new U-TECH basecoat system called U-Base, designed for the commercial builder and refinish markets. It is a two-component polyurethane basecoat...

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AkzoNobel’s Michelle Sullivan Appointed U.S. Sales Director

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-03-2021

AkzoNobel announced that Michelle Sullivan has been appointed sales director for its Vehicle Refinish (VR) US-East Region effective Aug. 1, 2021. Sullivan reports directly to John Griffin, regional c...

AkzoNobel, Mercedes Extend Partnership in China and Indonesia

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-27-2021

Mercedes-Benz and AkzoNobel have agreed to extend their partnership agreement for another four years, which means the company will continue to be a recommended supplier of vehicle refinish products a...

AkzoNobel Launches Paint the Future's Global Startup Challenge

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-15-2021

AkzoNobel announced that it is launching Paint the Future’s second global startup challenge on May 18. Led by AkzoNobel and powered by thousands of connections around the world, Paint the Future ha...

AkzoNobel Becomes Official Supplier to Tour de France

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-28-2021

AkzoNobel has teamed up with one of the world’s most colorful sporting events by becoming official supplier to the Tour de France. The strategic three-year partnership will see the company offer...

AkzoNobel Receives Top Employer Recertification in Five Markets

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-25-2021

AkzoNobel announced it has received Top Employer recertification in five key markets: the UK, China, Brazil, the U.S. and the Netherlands. In each country, AkzoNobel is building on a strong track ...

AkzoNobel Named New Vendor of the Year by Advance Auto Parts

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-14-2020

AkzoNobel announced that it has been named the New Vendor of the Year by Advance Auto Parts. “AkzoNobel has shown the highest level of commitment to training, sales support, marketing support a...

AkzoNobel Hosts First Virtual North American Performance Group Meeting

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-15-2020

AkzoNobel announced that it is holding its first virtual Acoat Selected North American Performance Group (NAPG) Conference Sept. 16-18. Traditionally held semi-annually, in person and in varying loca...

AkzoNobel Appoints New Leader of Automotive and Specialty Coatings in the Americas

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-12-2020

AkzoNobel has announced the appointment of John Griffin to the position of regional commercial director for Automotive and Specialty Coatings in the Americas, effective Aug. 1, 2020. John Griffin ...

AkzoNobel Once Again Coats the McLaren Formula 1 Car

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-13-2020

AkzoNobel announced that it has once again supplied the hi-tech coatings technology for McLaren Racing, this time for the MCL35 2020 Formula 1 car. As official paint and coatings partner of th...

AkzoNobel Unveils New Coating System for 2019 McLaren Formula 1 Team

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-14-2019

Exciting new racing talent is being fused with AkzoNobel's latest color technology by the McLaren Formula 1 team, who have unveiled their new car livery for the 2019 season. Young racing tale...

AkzoNobel Remembers Longtime Employee Dave Smith

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-07-2018

AkzoNobel announced with great sadness that Dave Smith, an employee of over 25 years, passed away on May 28, 2018. Smith began his career with AkzoNobel in 1993 and played key roles throughout...

AkzoNobel's Largest Powder Coatings Plant Opens in China

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-29-2018

AkzoNobel announced that production has started at its new powder coatings plant in Changzhou, China. The facility – one of the largest of its kind in the world – is located at an existing site ...

Mercedes-Benz Chooses AkzoNobel as Recommended Supplier for Automotive Refinishes in China

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-01-2018

AkzoNobel announced that it has become the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China, the country’s leading luxury auto brand. The agreement, which follows extensi...

AkzoNobel to Divest Specialty Chemicals Unit

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-28-2018

AkzoNobel announced the sale of 100 percent of its Specialty Chemicals business to The Carlyle Group and GIC for an enterprise value of €10.1 billion ($12.5 billion). Amsterdam-based AkzoNobe...

AkzoNobel Recaps 2017 Financial Results, Business Highlights in Digital Report

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-15-2018

AkzoNobel recaps its financial results and business highlights in a newly released digital report. “Report 2017” is a dedicated site featuring interactive content, infographics and videos, ...

AkzoNobel’s Heavy-Duty 20 Group to Co-locate with HD Repair Forum

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-02-2018

The HD Repair Forum (HDRF) announced that AkzoNobel has confirmed they will host their spring 20 Group meeting the week of April 9, in conjunction with the HD Repair Forum at the Fort Worth Hi...

AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat Selected North American Summer Conference Celebrates Milestones

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-04-2016

The Intercontinental Hotel of Buckhead in Atlanta was the setting for a double anniversary celebration – the 40th anniversary of the AkzoNobel Acoat Selected network of premium body shops globally a...

AkzoNobel Receives Approval from American Honda and Acura for All Warranty Repair in the US

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-19-2016

American Honda Motor Company has recently released a service bulletin naming AkzoNobel and its brands Sikkens and Lesonal as approved paint lines to be used by anyone performing paint repairs paid for...

AkzoNobel Names Thierry Vanlancker Future Head of Specialty Chemicals

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-08-2016

AkzoNobel has named Thierry Vanlancker as the future executive committee member responsible for specialty chemicals, effective Feb. 1, 2017. He will succeed Werner Fuhrmann, who has decided to retire ...

AkzoNobel Joins Industry Leaders for 2016 NACE | CARS Panel Discussion on Sustainability

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-30-2016

A panel discussion sponsored by The Coalition for a Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair, which includes AkzoNobel and a number of other prominent industry leaders, was held during NACE | CARS 2016....

Human Power Team Aims to Break Records with the Help of AkzoNobel

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-22-2016

Up until 2015, HPT Delft and Amsterdam had won the men’s category in the World Human Powered Speed Challenge for four years in a row, and held the world human powered speed record. Sadly, a seri...

AkzoNobel First to Enter 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-05-2016

AkzoNobel announced that it has joined forces with Dutch sailor Simeon Tienpont to form team AkzoNobel, with the goal of winning the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race safely and sustainably. Team AkzoNobel ...

AkzoNobel Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Acoat Selected Body Shop Network

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-11-2016

AkzoNobel announced that 2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the company’s Acoat Selected network of body shops. AkzoNobel pioneered the idea of a premium body shop network in the 1970s when i...

AkzoNobel Confirms Offer to Acquire BASF's Industrial Coatings Business

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-17-2016

From aftermarketNews.com AkzoNobel announced it has made an offer to acquire BASF’s Industrial Coatings business for €475 million ($528 million USD). The transaction would include technolog...

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Reveals 2016 Distributor Council

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-11-2016

AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes has announced the members of its 2016 Distributor Council. The Distributor Council is a legacy activity of Vehicle Refinishes that spans its 30-year history in No...

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Axalta Coating Systems

Phone: 855-6 AXALTA

Contact: Kristine Gallagherhttp://www.axalta.us[email protected]

50 Applied Bank Blvd. Suite 300
Glen Mills PA 19342

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Axalta Introduces New High-Performance Urethane DTM Primer

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-07-2021

Axalta announced the launch of Imron Industrial high-performance urethane (HPU) direct-to-metal (DTM) primer, an innovative primer to support the agriculture, construction and earthmoving equipment (...

Axalta Introduces New Cromax XP Basecoat

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-03-2021

Axalta has announced the launch of Cromax XP, its latest solventborne basecoat for refinish customers in North America. This new technology delivers outstanding coverage, color match and final appear...

Axalta Launches Two New Imron Elite Products

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-21-2021

Axalta announced the addition of two new products to its Imron Elite coating solutions line in North America – Imron Elite ColorPLUS and Imron Elite Direct-to-Plastic basecoat. Both products are de...

Axalta Introduces Three-Piece Tri-Coat Fan Deck for Automotive Refinish Customers

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-25-2018

Axalta recently introduced a three-piece tri-coat color fan deck to help improve cycle time for refinish customers in North America who use its latest waterborne basecoat, Cromax EZ. The fan...

Axalta's Cromax Mosaic Basecoat Provides Coverage and Blendability

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-07-2015

Axalta Coating Systems has introduced a solvent-borne basecoat that enables shops to stay with a solvent-based system and be ready for applicable VOC regulations in most U.S. air districts and Canada ...

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Axalta Announces Bright Futures Scholarship Recipients

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-23-2021

Axalta has announced the winners of its first-annual Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The 19 recipients represent a group of students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and acti...

Axalta Announces Board Changes

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-30-2021

Axalta Coating Systems announced that Mark Garrett has stepped down as a member and chair of its board of directors, effective Aug. 26, 2021, due to his increasing professional commitments in Europe....

Axalta Receives Best Supplier Award from CAOA Chery in Brazil

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-23-2021

Axalta was named Best Supplier by CAOA Chery in Brazil, a manufacturer with the license to produce car and SUV models for Hyundai and Chery in the Brazilian market. This award is Axalta's second win ...

Axalta Scientists Recognized as Axalta Fellows

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-04-2021

Axalta announced that Dr. Carmen Flosbach and Dr. Michael Koerner have been elevated to Axalta Fellow, the highest honor that a scientist or engineer can earn within Axalta's Technology function. Thr...

Axalta Appoints SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-26-2021

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Scanlan to senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective June 14, 2021. "I am thrilled to welcome Jacki...

Axalta Survey Reveals Color Key Factor in Vehicle Purchases

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-26-2021

Axalta announced it has released its Automotive Color Preferences 2021 Consumer Survey aimed at analyzing the relationship between color and vehicle purchasing decisions among consumers. More than 4,...

Axalta Names 2020 All-Pro Teacher of the Year

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-17-2021

Axalta and the Philadelphia Eagles recently honored 10 Philadelphia-area teachers for their commitment to students, school and community as part of the sixth annual All-Pro Teachers program. The p...

Axalta Wins Three 2021 Edison Awards

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-23-2021

Axalta announced it won three bronze Edison Awards in the categories of Innovative Services, Sustainability and Engineering and Materials Science. Named after Thomas Edison, the Edison Awards have re...

Axalta Rebrands Transportation Coatings Business

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-22-2021

Axalta has announced the launch of Axalta Mobility Coatings, a rebranding of its Transportation Coatings business unit. The redefined business will focus on supporting the accelerating demand for e-m...

Axalta's Cromax XP Featured at Daytona International Speedway

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-05-2021

Axalta has announced that its new solventborne basecoat, Cromax XP, appears on the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE that will be displayed outside Daytona International Speedway (DIS) as part of the A...

Axalta Announces Global Automotive Color of the Year

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-12-2021

Axalta has announced its 2021 Global Automotive Color of the Year, "ElectroLight." ElectroLight is a refreshing green-yellow hue with inspired bold, contemporary flavors that echo style, energy an...

Axalta Receives Quality Supplier Award from Daimler Truck

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 12-08-2020

Axalta announced it has received the Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) 2019 Masters of Quality supplier award. The award honors top suppliers of components and services to Freightliner and West...

Axalta Announces New Organizational Model to Drive Performance

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 11-05-2020

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced plans to more closely align its global organization with its two global business segments to drive improved performance. This realignment follows the restructuri...

Axalta Extends Free Online Curriculum to All Vocational Schools

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-08-2020

Axalta has announced that its online refinish curriculum is now available to all vocational schools at no charge. This offering, which originally began as a pilot program with just a few vocational s...

Axalta to Participate in CCIF 2020 Virtual Experience

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-05-2020

Axalta has announced it will be participating in the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) 2020 Virtual Experience Oct. 7-8, 2020. This virtual conference will give attendees the opportunity to ne...

Axalta Appoints New Leader of Transportation Coatings Business

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-23-2020

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. has announced that Steve Markevich, executive vice president, will be leaving the company after having successfully led the Global Transportation Coatings business since 2...

Axalta Driver William Byron Ready for Championship Run in NASCAR'S 10-Race Playoff

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-01-2020

Axalta will be on board as William Byron, driver of the iconic No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, tries to earn his first NASCAR Cup Series championship. The 22-year-old driver cemented his place in th...

Axalta Names New Member to Board of Directors

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-25-2020

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that Rakesh Sachdev has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 24, 2020. Sachdev will serve on the company's Nominating and Corporate Governanc...

Axalta Extends Partnership with I-CAR Canada through Sustaining Partner Program

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-11-2020

Axalta announced that they have extended their participation inI-CAR's Sustaining Partner Program in North America to include Canada, which was effective July 1, 2020. Axalta's participation in t...

Axalta Donates Hand Sanitizer to Local Community in Mexico

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-14-2020

Axalta announced that its Tlalnepantla facility has shifted manufacturing capabilities to produce more than 265 gallons of hand sanitizer, which is being donated to local healthcare facilities, first...

Axalta Advances Waterborne Coatings Development in China

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-28-2020

Axalta announced it has broken ground on the newest phase of its Jiading plant in Shanghai, which represents an important new investment in environmentally responsible waterborne coatings by the comp...

Axalta Offers Expanded Live Virtual Training

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-27-2020

Axalta announced it has expanded its live virtual continuous learning courses for refinish customers globally while they follow shelter-in-place orders du...

Axalta's "Sea Glass" Color to be Highlighted in Daytona 500

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-30-2020

Axalta announced that the iconic No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, driven by William Byron, will showcase the company's 2020 Global Automotive Color of the Year, Axalta Sea Glass, at this year's Dayto...

Axalta Names William M. Cook to Board Of Directors

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-31-2019

Axalta Coating Systems announced that William M. Cook has been appointed to join its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Cook will serve on the company's Audit Committee and Environment,...

Axalta Hires Brian Berube As Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-08-2019

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that Brian Berube has been named senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective July 15, 2019. He will be responsible for all lega...

Axalta and Philadelphia Eagles Celebrate Five Years of Recognizing Teachers

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-07-2019

Axalta announced that it is celebrating a fifth year of partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles in the Axalta All-Pro Teachers program. The program honors the Philadelphia region's exceptional f...

Axalta Promotes Ashish Jawadiwar to Chief Information and Digital Officer

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-29-2019

Axalta Coating Systems announced that Ashish Jawadiwar has been promoted to chief information and digital officer effective immediately. Jawadiwar will report directly to Axalta's CEO, Robert Bry...

Axalta's Bryan Shelton Honored as Responsible Care Employee of the Year

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-26-2019

Axalta announced that Bryan Shelton, the company's global responsible care coordinator, has received the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Responsible Care Employee of the Year award. The Res...

Axalta Wins Two Edison Best New Products Awards

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-05-2019

Acquire Quantum EFX by Axalta Axalta announced that it won two Edison Best New Products awards at a ceremony in New York City honoring products that demonstrate excellence in technological innovat...

Axalta Brings Experience and Business Council to 2019 HD Repair Forum

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-11-2019

Axalta Coating Systems, a provider of OEM coatings for seven of eight North American commercial vehicle manufacturers, has increased its support of the HD Repair Forum, the annual heavy-duty collisio...

Axalta Renews Commitment to CIECA

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-06-2019

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that Axalta has recently renewed its commitment to the organization and its standards. “We share CIECA’s mission to stan...

Axalta Opens its Largest Refinish Training Center in India

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-28-2019

Axalta has announced the opening of its largest and most advanced Refinish Training Center, spread over 20,000 square feet in India. The state-of-the-art training facility was inaugurated by S...

Axalta Awarded Accreditation by ASE

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-26-2019

Axalta announced that it has received accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its refinish learning and development programs in the U.S. This accreditat...

Axalta Discusses Skills and Talent Development at IBIS Global Summit 2018

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-27-2018

Axalta participated in the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) summit that took place in Munich, Germany, June 11-13, 2018. Axalta’s delegation at the event consisted of 32 participan...

Axalta Kickstarts Kids’ Careers in the Automotive Industry

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-26-2018

Axalta announced it has installed an Axalta Paint Booth at the facility of Drive ONE, a non-profit that provides middle and high school-aged students hands-on automotive industry training, the tools t...

Axalta Sells 50,000th Spectrophotometer

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-21-2018

Axalta has announced the sale of its 50,000th spectrophotometer globally since the launch of the first generation of handheld devices for the refinish industry in 2005. To commemorate this acc...

Axalta Receives EcoVadis Gold Star Award

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-13-2018

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has received a Gold Star award from EcoVadis, the international sustainability and CSR ratings firm. The ...

Axalta Offers Certified Field Training Program for Distributors

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-04-2018

Axalta says it is the first coatings company to offer distribution partners that provide training to Axalta’s refinish customers in North America the ability to earn a certified field trainer a...

Ford Honors Axalta Coating Systems at 20th Annual World Excellence Awards

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-31-2018

Axalta Coating Systems was recognized as a top-performing global supplier for Ford Motor Company at the 20th annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Only 88 companies were selected as finalists from ...

Axalta Offering Online I-CAR Professional Development Program Credit Hours

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-03-2018

Axalta said it is the first company to offer I-CAR’s Professional Development Program credit hours to collision repair professionals online. Customers in the United States now can go to Ax...

Axalta Expands Live Virtual and In-person Refinish Learning and Development Offering

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-28-2018

Axalta has announced that it is extending its refinish Learning and Development offerings in North America to include new, interactive live virtual training (LVT) courses designed specifically for d...

Axalta Wins Market Leadership Award for Global Refinish Products

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-13-2018

Axalta Coating Systems received the Frost & Sullivan 2017 Market Leadership Award for the automotive refinish coatings industry, which recognized the company’s refinish brands Cromax, Spies ...

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Axalta Coating Systems with Global Market Leadership Award

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-07-2018

Based on its recent analysis of the automotive refinish coatings market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Axalta Coating Systems with the 2017 Global Market Leadership Award. “Axalta’s ...

Axalta Buys Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Sacramento

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-05-2018

Axalta Coating Systems announced that it has acquired a “state-of-the-art” manufacturing and distribution facility in Sacramento, Calif., to support growth in its North American Indu...

Axalta Announces its 2017 Supplier of the Year Winners

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-01-2018

Axalta Coating Systems recently announced its 2017 Supplier of the Year award winners. The award recognizes top suppliers that go above and beyond expectations to ensure that Axalta provides e...

Axalta to Present at SCRS Repairer Driven Education Series Program at SEMA

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-14-2016

Axalta has announced that experts from Axalta Coating Systems will speak at the annual SEMA Show Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in Las Vegas. Both presentations are part of the...

Axalta to Highlight the 'Need for Speed' at SEMA

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-12-2016

Axalta Coating Systems announced it will exhibit at the SEMA show Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. The SEMA show is regarded as the premier automotive and specialty produc...

Axalta Partners with Stroud Water Research Center

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-14-2016

In the wake of the recent release of its 2014-2015 Sustainability Report and the launch of its Sustainable Star customer awards program, Axalta Coating Systems announced its partnership with Strou...

Axalta Celebrates 35 Years of Operations at Front Royal Plant

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-09-2016

On Labor Day, Axalta Coating Systems celebrated 35 years of operations at its Front Royal, Va., manufacturing plant with a program, festivities, tours, and barbecue for employees, their families and l...

Axalta Reveals New Global Brand Identity for Imron Polyurethane

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-06-2016

Axalta Coating Systems has unveiled a new visual identity for its Imron brand of polyurethane coatings, a portfolio of premium-quality products for OEMs and, in selected markets, for the aftermarket r...

Axalta Gives University of Michigan Students Rare Look Under the Hood at Pure Michigan 400

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-31-2016

From aftermarketNews.com Axalta Coating Systems hosted University of Michigan (U-M) business, chemistry and engineering students at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 race weekend ...

Axalta's Spies Hecker and Standox Gain Re-Approval

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-30-2016

BMW AG has renewed its approval for 2016 of Spies Hecker and Standox – two of the global premium refinish brands of Axalta Coating Systems. The agreements with the two brands include use of Spies He...

Axalta Launches Sustainable Star Awards

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-16-2016

Individuals and businesses are increasingly taking responsibility to help preserve our future. Axalta Coating Systems says that recognizing good stewardship is an essential part of the equation. In li...

Axalta Publishes 2014-2015 Sustainability Report

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-11-2016

Axalta Coating Systems published its sustainability report covering the company’s progress against a range of sustainability metrics measured over the course of 2014 and 2015. The report reviews...

Axalta Announces Sale of Common Shares by Affiliates of The Carlyle Group

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-01-2016

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. has announced the sale of 41,621,996 common shares on an underwritten basis by affiliates of The Carlyle Group. Following the offering, Carlyle will not beneficially...

Artist Utilizes Axalta Coating Technology to Finish Carbon Fiber Sculpture

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-01-2016

Axalta Coating Systems is working with automotive manufacturers in their quest to make vehicles lighter in order to reduce emissions and fuel consumption by replacing standard steel with composite...

Axalta Launches Master Refinish Certification Program

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-07-2016

Axalta Coating Systems has launched a Master Refinish Certification program as part of its Learning and Development offering in North America. The Master Refinish Certification program provides a ...

Axalta Coating Systems Supports SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference with Official Partnership

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-05-2016

Axalta Coating Systems was a supporter of the SkillsUSA’s 52nd Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) that took place June 20-24 in Louisville, Ky. The partnership provided supp...

Axalta Coating Systems to Acquire Dura Coat Products

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-28-2016

Axalta Coating Systems announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dura Coat Products, a prominent manufacturer of coatings for metal coil and related markets in North Ame...

Axalta to Host Mike & Friends Collision Repair Industry Event

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-08-2016

Education and preparation are often thought of as the keys to success. If you want to be the best, you have to work hard and continue to perfect your craft. Axalta Coating Systems is offering an o...

Axalta Partners with Ray Evernham to Preserve 'American Graffiti' 1958 Chevy Impala

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-01-2016

For TV host and former NASCAR champion crew chief Ray Evernham, the featured car in the movie, “American Graffiti,” is the holy grail of hot rods – a car that inspired his lifelong passion f...

Axalta Continues Commitment to Women's Industry Network on 10th Anniversary

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-09-2016

Axalta Coating Systems announced its continued support to the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) as a Gold Sponsor of WIN’s 2016 Annual Educational Conference held May 2-4 in Tampa, Fla. Axalta wa...

Axalta Announces 2016 'Paint Outside the Can' Contest

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-20-2016

Axalta Coating Systems announced that its 2016 Paint Outside the Can contest is now open. The contest, now in its second year, is an invitation to auto body customers to unleash their creativity u...

Axalta Refinish Training Launches Learning Campus in North America

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-07-2015

Axalta Refinish Training has launched the Axalta Learning Campus in North America, a new way to access training content and track progress. The company made this move to keep pace with changing custom...

Axalta Opens Third Cromax Color Center in Thailand

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-22-2015

From aftermarketNews.com. Axalta Coating Systems announced it has opened a new Cromax Color Center in Chiang Rai together with Northern Car Paint Co. Ltd., its key distributor of Cromax in Chiang R...

GM Names Axalta One of Its Suppliers of the Year

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-10-2015

Axalta Coating Systems was named a Supplier of the Year by General Motors (GM) at its recent Supplier of the Year awards ceremony. Winning suppliers from around the world received the award for going...

Axalta Sponsors Recent Society of Women Engineers Mid-Atlantic Region Conference

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-02-2015

Axalta Coating Systems sponsored the recent Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Mid-Atlantic Region Conference and Career Fair. The event took place this past weekend in Philadelphia, Pa. The career f...

Racing Legend Jeff Gordon Joins Axalta as Global Business Adviser

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-11-2015

Axalta Coating Systems and Jeff Gordon, one of the most celebrated racecar drivers in history, have announced a new multi-year partnership. Gordon will become Axalta’s global business adviser, servi...

Axalta Coating Systems Inaugurates Enhanced Sales, Technology and R&D Resources in Mexico

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-03-2015

Axalta Coating Systems has inaugurated a newly refurbished technology and R&D center for its powder coatings operations in Mexico. The facility also provides expanded capabilities for Axalta sales...

Axalta Coating Systems Releases 2014 Color Popularity Report

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 11-04-2014

Axalta Coating Systems has announced the release of its Global Automotive 2014 Color Popularity Report. This year’s report offers an introduction to Color Matrix, Axalta’s automotive color fore...

Axalta Coating Systems Interfaces Collision Shop Management System with New DMS

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-06-2014

Axalta Coatings Systems has announced that its ProfitNet Collision Shop Management System is now interfaced with Dealertrack Technologies' Dealer Management System (DMS). ProfitNet is a software pr...

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ChemSpec USA, LLC.

Phone: 330-669-4036Fax: 330-669-3965

Contact: Tammy Andersonhttp://www.chemspecpaint.com[email protected]

9287 Smucker Road
Orrville Ohio 44667

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ChemSpec USA Boasts SEMA 2015 Success

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 11-25-2015

ChemSpec USA announced that SEMA 2015 was a great success for the company, primarily due to the announcement of the completed acquisition by Axalta Coating Systems and the high foot traffic of att...

ChemSpec USA Announces Several Organizational Changes

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 12-01-2014

ChemSpec USA Inc. has announced several organizational changes. Rob Simpson, president, will be retiring from the company. “It is with great sadness that we announce that Rob Simpson will be r...

ChemSpec USA Redesigns Website

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-25-2012

ChemSpec USA has redesigned its website at www.chemspecpaint.com. The site features a fresh, new look and is packed with updated information about the company and its products. Visitors can access t...

ChemSpec's Hydrolux Logo Featured on NASCAR No. 77 Chevrolet

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-27-2012

Hydrolux and ChemSpec drove into the world of NASCAR June 16 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, better known as "The Bullring." ChemSpec joined forces with the RPM Racing team and lent their eye-catc...

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CRC Line – Car System & Mass King

Phone: 508-757-0013

https://www.crcline.comhttp://[email protected]

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The CRC Line Now Exclusive Importer of Car System Fillers and Putties

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-02-2017

The Car System brand from Vosschemie GmbH in Germany, Europe’s largest manufacturer of 2K polyester fillers and specializes in “start-to-finish” putties that can serve as both filler and putty...

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De Beer Refinish

http://www.debeer.com.au

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SEMA VIDEO: DeBeer Refinish

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-12-2017

DeBeer, a Valspar Automotive brand, offers both a solvent-based and a waterborne system, which both have a lifetime warranty. New from DeBeer is a new bright red metallic toner, which saves a lot ...

Valspar Automotive Announces Multiple OEM Approvals for DeBeer Refinish WaterBase 900+ Series

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 12-12-2014

Valspar Automotive announced it has gotten several automotive OEM global paint approvals over the past few months, namely Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. All approvals include the DeBeer Refinish W...

Valspar Revamps DeBeer Refinish Look

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-12-2014

Valspar Automotive has announced a new look for the DeBeer Refinish brand. Customers will begin to receive products with new labels starting in September. The DeBeer Bear is moving forward as a sym...

General Motors Approves De Beer 900+ by Valspar Automotive

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-31-2014

General Motors, maker of brands such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Opel and Vauxhall, has given a global approval for De Beer 900+ system by Valspar Automotive. This ...

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Dominion Sure Seal Ltd.

Fax: 905-670-5174

Contact: Tony Molnarhttp://www.dominionsureseal.com

6175 Danville Rd
6175 Danville Rd Ontario

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OBITUARY: Dominion Sure Seal Founder Ronald Bryson Morton

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-11-2012

Dominion Sure Seal announced the passing of its founder, Ronald Bryson Morton, on Dec. 29, 2011, at the age of 71. The company said of Morton: "Ron spent 40 years building his legacy and will be mi...

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FinishMaster

Phone: 800-233-9133Phone: 888-311-3678

http://Finishmaster.com

115 Washington Street Suite 700 South
Indianapolis IN 46204

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FinishMaster Founder Jim White Passes Away

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-01-2020

FinishMaster has announced that Jim White, founder of FinishMaster, passed away on Aug. 25, 2020 at the age of 101. Jim White FinishMaster began on April 25, 1968, when White completed the fir...

FinishMaster Announces Winners of Hood Master Challenge

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-31-2020

FinishMaster has announced the results of their Hood Master Challenge, a contest designed to help shine a spotlight on the talented individuals working in paint booths every day and give them a chanc...

Uni-Select Announces New Appointment, Branch Openings

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-18-2018

Uni-Select Inc. has announced the appointment of Chris Adams as senior vice president, sales & marketing at FinishMaster. The company also announced the opening of new branches at FinishMaster a...

VIDEO: Managing Paint and Materials Inventory, Presented by FinishMaster

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-01-2018

BodyShop Business has released a new video presented by FinishMaster discussing the importance of having standard operating procedures (SOPs) to manage paint and materials inventory – if one does ...

FinishMaster Anniversary

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-25-2018

With roots firmly planted in providing exceptional customer service, FinishMaster, a wholly owned subsidiary of Uni-Select, is celebrating its 50th year in business. On April 25, 1968, in Grand Rap...

BodyShop Business to Offer Free Webinar Sponsored by FinishMaster on Evaluating Your Paint and Materials Partner

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-03-2018

BodyShop Business will be offering a free webinar sponsored by FinishMaster on Thursday, April 19 at 2 p.m. titled, "The Five Most Important Factors for Evaluating Your Paint and Materials Partner."...

FinishMaster Opens New Distribution Center in Grand Prairie, Texas

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-02-2018

FinishMaster, a wholly owned subsidiary of Uni-Select, announced that it has opened its fifth distribution center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The addition of the new distribution center in the Dal...

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VIDEO: Understanding the Collision Tech Shortage

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-11-2021

BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses the collision tech shortage and what collision repair facilities can do to make sure they get the skilled help they need. For more information, visit fi...

House of Kolor

Phone: (800) 845–2500

http://www.houseofkolor.com

115 Washington Street Suite 700 South
Indianapolis IN 46204

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House of Kolor Releases New Color Book

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-15-2016

House of Kolor, a Valspar Automotive brand, has unveiled its newest color books, complete with the Shimrin2 Intermix System, select featured formulations and classic colors that the custom paint compa...

House of Kolor Looking for Class of 2017 "Prestigious Painters"

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-29-2016

House of Kolor is looking for next year’s “Prestigious Painters.” The custom coatings brand is accepting submissions through Sept. 1, 2016, for its class of 2017 winners. The Prestigious Pai...

House of Kolor Unveils Redesigned Website

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-12-2016

House of Kolor by Valspar announced it has redesigned its website. It is inviting customers and visitors to explore the new website and merchandise store at www.houseofkolor.com. The website has b...

House of Kolor by Valspar Announces Standouts at Recent California Car Shows

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-09-2015

House of Kolor by Valspar announced that Greg Meyer has received multiple wins at the Grand National Roadster Show and Sacramento Autorama. Meyer displayed a 1933 Chevy Custom Roadster “Admeyer” a...

House of Kolor by Valspar Announces 2015 Prestigious Painter Award Winners

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-20-2015

House of Kolor by Valspar is proud to present the 2015 Prestigious Painter Award. This title has been given to the top 12 painters in the industry for the past 15 years. "Whether you're a weekend w...

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House of Kolor Announces New Products for Spring 2016

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-21-2016

House of Kolor by Valspar announced the spring launch of eight new products, including four limited-edition colors that debuted at the SEMA Show 2015 in Las Vegas. The limited-edition colors – B...

Kapci Coatings

Phone: 972-243-2879Phone: 469-396-1801Fax: 972-243-2887

Contact: John Ballardhttp://www.kapci.com[email protected]

11929 Denton Dr
Dallas TX 75234

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MarkingPenDepot

http://www.markingpendepot.com[email protected]

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Martin Senour Automotive Finishes

Contact: Valerie Rileyhttp://www.martinsenour-autopaint.com

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Martin Senour Launches New Industrial Maintenance Coatings DTM Acrylic Enamel

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-23-2016

The Martin Senour Company has introduced its new Industrial Maintenance Coatings DTM Acrylic Enamel. It is a high-gloss, 100-percent acrylic, waterborne, corrosion-resistant coating for light to m...

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Martin Senour Paints Announces 2019 First Quarter Training Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 12-21-2018

Martin Senour Paints announced its 2019 first-quarter training schedule, which features seven different courses and runs from Jan. 7 to March 26. The sessions are led by industry-leading professional...

Martin Senour Introduces Pro Filler Body Filler

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 12-07-2018

Martin Senour has introduced PRO Filler Body Filler, a premium line of lightweight, fiberglass-reinforced filler and putty. The professional-grade product offering provides reliable, high-caliber per...

Martin Senour Paints Training Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-25-2018

Martin Senour Paints has announced its 2018 third quarter training schedule, with courses running from July 11 to September 25. The training sessions are designed to provide collision repair indus...

2016 Fourth Quarter Training Schedule Announced by Martin Senour

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-31-2016

The Martin Senour Company announced its 2016 fourth quarter training schedule, with courses running from Sept. 26 to Dec. 12, 2016. Training courses emphasize painter certification and maximizing shop...

Martin Senour Paints Honors Student Who Won SkillsUSA for Second Straight Year

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-19-2016

Martin Senour Paints announced that, for the second straight year, an Aims Community College student has won the annual SkillsUSA Championships in the Automotive Refinish and Collision Repair categori...

Martin Senour Announces 2016 Third Quarter Training Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-09-2016

The Martin Senour Company announced its 2016 third quarter training schedule, with courses running from July 11th to Sept. 26, 2016, at its training facilities nationwide. According to Martin Senou...

Martin Senour Announces 2016 Second Quarter Training Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-03-2016

The Martin Senour Company announced its 2016 second quarter training schedule, with courses running from April 19th to May 19th. Training courses emphasize painter certification and maximizing shop pr...

Martin Senour Announces 2016 First Quarter Training Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 12-17-2015

The Martin Senour Company announced its 2016 first quarter training schedule, with courses running from Jan. 5th to March 21st. Training will take place at Martin Senour facilities nationwide. “I...

NAPA/Martin Senour Provided Something for All at 2015 SEMA Show

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 11-12-2015

NAPA/Martin Senour’s SEMA Show booth provided something for all attendees from collision repair to shop professionals, jobbers and automotive enthusiasts. NAPA/Martin Senour SEMA Show highlights inc...

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Matrix System Automotive Finishes

Fax: 330-830-6005Phone: 330-830-6000

Contact: David Brunorihttp://www.matrixsystem.com[email protected]

850 Lass Rd. Building E
Walled Lake MI 48390

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Matrix Automotive Finishes Introduces Innovative Basecoat System

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-17-2016

Matrix Automotive Finishes is taking basecoat systems to the next level. Gone are the days of multiple mix banks and walls of inventory. Matrix, a Valspar Automotive brand, has introduced a universal,...

Quick Drying DTM Primer Surfacer

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-23-2013

Matrix System’s MP-200 DTM Primer Surfacer is a premium direct to metal (DTM) primer surfacer. This product is high-build, fast drying and easy to sand. It was formulated to provide excellent adhesi...

Low-VOC Solvent Basecoat System

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-26-2012

The Refinish Solutions Low-VOC Solvent Basecoat System from Matrix System allows professional vehicle refinishers to mix RPB-LV Refinish Solutions Low-VOC Basecoat off of the existing Matrix System MP...

Erase Stubborn Salt Stains

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-02-2012

Matrix System Automotive Finishes’ Salt Eraser solves an array of salt problems that pop up during the cold season. It removes stubborn salt stains from any fabric quickly and effortlessly – simpl...

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Matrix Automotive Finishes Releases New Mavericks of Color Calendar for 2019

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 12-20-2018

Matrix Automotive Finishes announced it has selected 13 unique vehicles for its 2019 calendar. Builds ranging from mid-century trucks to cutting-edge custom motorcycles display what can only be descr...

Matrix Automotive Finishes Introduces 2019 Mavericks of Color

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 11-06-2018

Matrix Automotive Finishes, a brand of Sherwin-Williams, introduced three new “Mavericks of Color” at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The brand’s newest ambassadors, Lonny Speer, Jason Vand...

Cleveland Auto Body Shop Welcomes Ryan Evans and Lonny Speer of Count’s Kustoms

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-18-2018

Global Auto Body & Collision will welcome Ryan Evans and Lonny Speer of Count’s Kustoms to Cleveland during an open house event on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. Both Global Auto Body & Co...

Matrix Automotive Finishes Looking for Vehicles for 2019 ‘Mavericks of Color’ Calendar

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-02-2018

Matrix Automotive Finishes is looking for a few good vehicles. From classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles to street rods, Matrix is looking for vehicles to showcase in its 2019 “Mav...

Matrix Automotive Finishes Debuts New Packaging

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-24-2017

Matrix Automotive Finishes, a Valspar Automotive brand, has redesigned the packaging of its entire product line. This redesign is in effort to create design synergy and improve the customer’s expe...

Valspar Automotive Re-Signs with Larsen Motorsports

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-22-2016

Valspar Automotive has renewed its contract with Larsen Motorsports for the 2017 race season, sponsoring the jet dragster team with its Matrix Automotive Finishes line of products. Jet pack cars dr...

Matrix Automotive Finishes Calling for 2017 Calendar Entries

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-11-2016

Matrix Automotive Finishes, a brand of Valspar Automotive, is looking for projects finished exclusively in Matrix colors to feature in the coating brand’s 2017 calendar, “Award Winning Finishes.�...

'Counting Cars' TV Show and Matrix Team Up for Sixth Season

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-08-2016

Matrix Automotive Finishes, a brand of Valspar Automotive, is the official automotive paint brand for the sixth straight season of “Counting Cars,” History’s reality TV series that profiles the ...

Matrix Sponsoring Celebrity Appearance at AASP/NJ Northeast Show

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-18-2015

Matrix Automotive Finishes announced that they will feature a celebrity pinstriping artist, Nub from Nub Grafix, at the Matrix Booth during the 2015 Northeast Automotive Services Show held March 20-22...

Matrix Automotive Finishes Announces 2015 'Award Winning Finishes' Calendar Contest Winners

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 11-25-2014

Matrix Automotive Finishes has announced that its 2015 Matrix “Award Winning Finishes” Calendar Contest was yet another big success. Matrix customers across the country were invited to part...

Select Matrix System and Pro-Spray Training Programs Now Approved for I-CAR Credit

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-21-2014

Quest Automotive Products, a division of Quest Specialty Coatings, has announced the approval of select Matrix System and Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes training programs by the I-CAR Industry Training...

Matrix System Launches Social Media Campaign

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-18-2014

Matrix System Automotive Finishes has announced the launch of multiple new social media channels on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+ and LinkedIn. The goal of these accounts is to crea...

Matrix System Continues Partnership with 'Counting Cars' and 'American Restoration'

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-07-2014

Matrix System Automotive Finishes has announced its continued partnership and support for the History Channel's hit reality TV shows, "Counting Cars" and "American Restoration." Both shows debuted on ...

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SEMA VIDEO: Matrix System Automotive Finishes

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 01-10-2017

Matrix System Automotive Finishes, a Valspar Automotive brand, offers a good-better-best approach to today's collision repair refinish professionals. The company offers economy products for rental...

NAPA

Fax: 770-956-2201

Contact: Gaylord Spencerhttp://www.napaonline.com

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Automotive Service Association Joins Forces with NAPA Auto Parts

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-08-2016

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced a new member benefit in cooperation with NAPA Auto Parts. The purpose of ASA’s partnership with NAPA is to develop a membership benefit program...

NAPA/Martin Senour Unveils Custom 1966 Mustang at SEMA Show

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 11-06-2014

The Martin Senour Company unveiled a custom-built and custom- painted 1966 Mustang featuring the Martin Senour Pro//Base Automotive Refinish System and restored by Chris Carlson Hot Rods (Mulvane, Kan...

NAPA to Host Environmental Consultant at SEMA Show

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-28-2014

GRC-Pirk Management, the consulting firm for NAPA AutoCare’s GreenCare program, has announced that an environmental engineer will be available to answer questions about “going green” at boot...

NAPA and Martin Senour Paints Announce NAPA Collision Conference

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-12-2014

NAPA has announced that it will host its inaugural NAPA Collision Conference with leading insurance experts and collision industry partners, including Martin Senour Paints, April 15-17 at the Gaylord ...

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Peter Kwasny Inc./SprayMax

Phone: 844-426-6330

http://www.spraymax.com[email protected]

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PPG Automotive Refinish

Phone: 800-647-6050

http://www.ppgrefinish.com[email protected]

19699 Progressive Drive
Strongsville Ohio 44149

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PPG Introduces OneChoice SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-06-2021

PPG has announced the launch of PPG OneChoice SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer for the U.S. and Canadian automotive refinish markets. Available in a spray-gun-applied quart, the primer surfacer with a...

PPG Launches DPS7500 V-Prime High Production Primer Surfacer

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-06-2020

PPG has introduced its advanced DPS7500 V-Prime High Production Primer Surfacer. The new primer surfacer is part of PPG’s Deltron line of refinish products and is designed to address spot and panel...

PPG Adds RapidMatch XI to Color Solutions Toolbox

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-02-2017

PPG announced it has expanded its Color Solutions XI product line with the introduction of the all-new RapidMatch XI spectrophotometer. Combining groundbreaking optical power, color camera images a...

PPG Launches New Aquabase Plus Compatible P190-6950 Extended Performance Clearcoat

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-13-2016

PPG’s Automotive Refinish business unit has introduced P190-6950 Extended Performance Clearcoat, an easy-to-use clearcoat engineered expressly for use over AQUABASE Plus waterborne basecoa...

PPG Introduces EC550 En-V Ultra Gloss Clearcoat for Envirobase High Performance Basecoat

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-06-2016

The Automotive Refinish business unit of PPG has launched EC550 En-V Ultra Gloss Clearcoat, a new production-friendly clearcoat formulated specifically for use with ENVIROBASE High Performance wat...

PPG Adds New HS Basecoat Hardener to Delfleet Evolution Line

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-16-2015

PPG Commercial Coatings has introduced Delfleet Evolution F3259 HS Basecoat Hardener, an ideal match for use with the brand’s FBCH premium basecoat. F3259 Basecoat Hardener has been specially des...

PPG Introduces Multi-Panel Clearcoat

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-08-2014

PPG Automotive Refinish has enhanced its OMNI LV product line with the introduction of MC2910 EuroPlus Multi-Panel Clearcoat. MC2910 is a 2.1 VOC clearcoat ideally suited for multiple panels and la...

PPG Launches New Look for Envirobase Waterborne Product Line

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-01-2014

PPG Automotive Refinish has created new global branding for its popular Envirobase High Performance waterborne product line. Updated product packaging for the leading PPG brand now sports a complet...

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PPG Announces Launch of PPG Knowledge College

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-23-2021

PPG announced the launch of the PPG Knowledge College online learning management system, which provides the refinish industry with the most comprehensive online training program for automotive and co...

PPG Names Ideal Distributors Platinum Distributor of the Year

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-01-2021

PPG announced they have honored Ideal Distributors of St. George, Utah, as their automotive refinish 2020 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The annual award recognizes the distributor that demonstrat...

PPG Announces Team Penske Sponsorship, 2021 Race Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-15-2021

PPG has announced that it is continuing its longstanding support of Team Penske by serving as a primary sponsor for numerous races throughout the 2021 season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) and th...

PPG Supports Speedway Children’s Charities with Fireworks

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-30-2020

In support of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC), PPG sponsored a pre-holiday fireworks display on July 1 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The fundraising event, part of the SCC’s Summer Drive-i...

PPG Honors Platinum Distributor of the Year

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-17-2020

PPG announced it has named Colours, Inc., its automotive refinish 2019 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The annual award honors the distributor that demonstrates outstanding performance, loyalty, pr...

PPG-painted Cars Take Awards at Grand National Roadster Show

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-05-2020

A PPG-painted custom 1932 Kugel Muroc captured the 2020 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) award at the recent Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) held at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, Calif...

PPG Appoints Tom Maziarz VP Automotive Refinish, Americas

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-20-2020

Tom Maziarz has been named PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, effective March 1. Maziarz, currently general manager, marketing and sales, automotive refinish, USCA, joined PPG...

PPG Announces Team Penske Primary Sponsorship for 2020

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-12-2020

PPG announced that it is continuing its longstanding support of Team Penske by serving as a primary sponsor for numerous races throughout the 2020 season in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS), the NASCAR Xf...

PPG Completes Acquisition of ICR

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-03-2020

PPG recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Industria Chimica Reggiana (ICR) S.p.A., a manufacturer of paints and coatings for the automotive refinish and light industrial coating...

PPG Expands PPG OneChoice UV Primer System

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-26-2019

PPG announced that it has expanded its PPG OneChoice UV primer system to include a handheld ultraviolet (UV) LED cure light to provide a speedier solution. Technicians can complete spot refinish ...

PPG to Continue Sponsorship of Tasca Racing Team

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-04-2019

PPG announced that it is continuing its sponsorship of drag racing’s popular Tasca Racing team throughout the 2019 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season. Led by Bob Tasca III, team pres...

PPG Announces Q2 2019 Collision Refinish Training Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-04-2019

PPG has announced the schedule of collision refinish training classes for the second quarter of 2019. Collision refinish courses set for April, May and June will cover PPG premium brands includin...

PPG Announces Team Penske Primary Sponsorship for 2019

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-18-2019

PPG has announced that it will continue its longstanding support of Team Penske by serving as a primary sponsor for multiple races throughout the 2019 season in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series,...

PPG Announces 2019 Show Truck Tour Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-01-2019

PPG has announced the 2019 appearance schedule of its popular show truck. The bold red, white and blue PPG tractor-trailer rig – a rolling exhibit of premium PPG products – will kick off its cro...

PPG Video Affirms Commitment to Diversity

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-19-2018

Workplace diversity is a priority across all PPG Industries’ business units. Supporting that corporate-wide commitment — a key part of PPG’s core values — the Automotive Refinish division ...

PPG Sets Q2 Collision Refinish Training Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-03-2018

PPG has announced its schedule of collision refinish training classes for the second quarter of 2018. Collision refinish courses set for April, May and June will cover PPG premium brands includ...

PPG-Painted Car Takes 2018 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-29-2018

A heavily customized 1957 Chevrolet dubbed “Imagine” and sporting a gleaming silver PPG finish claimed the prestigious Don Ridler Memorial Award at the recent 66th Detroit Autorama. The ann...

PPG Recognizes Painters Supply with Platinum Distributor of the Year Award

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-27-2018

PPG’s automotive refinish business has honored Painters Supply & Equipment Company (PSE) of Taylor, Mich., as its 2017 Platinum Distributor of the Year. John Parran, PPG director, Platinu...

PPG MVP Business Solutions Announces Schedule for ‘Elevating the Customer Experience’ Class

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-22-2018

PPG MVP Business Solutions has announced the schedule for its “Elevating the Customer Experience” class. The course’s objective is to provide collision center owners, managers, sales staf...

PPG-Painted Custom Builds Earn Top Honors at Goodguys Awards

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-14-2016

A 1967 Chevelle and a 1961 Ford F-100 pickup – both painted with PPG products – earned top honors from the recent Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. The Chevelle, built by Jeremy and Phil ...

PPG in Full Color at SEMA

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-11-2016

PPG is tipping its hat to color through a display of dazzling paint jobs and world-class custom cars, trucks and motorcycles at this year’s SEMA show Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center....

PPG-Painted Cars and Trucks Shine at Shades of the Past

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-04-2016

Cars and trucks bearing PPG finishes carried off several key awards at the annual Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup, held Sept. 9-10 at Dollywood Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. This year, ...

PPG Platinum Distributor Painters Supply & Equipment Receives ACE Award

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-30-2016

Painters Supply & Equipment Co., a Taylor, Mich.-based PPG Platinum Distributor, has been named the winner of the Auto Care Association’s Auto Care Career and Education (ACE) Award for 2016-2017...

PPG Introduces Upgraded Tint Guide Posters

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-29-2016

Recognizing that blending is not always an option for some paint technicians, PPG has made significant upgrades to its traditional tint guides and created new posters that provide quick, visual “at-...

PPG Continues Support of National SkillsUSA Championships

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-23-2016

PPG once again supported the SkillsUSA Championships, which were held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, June 22-23. SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit organization, serves more than 300,00...

PPG Restoration Seminars Address Challenges Facing Custom Car Builders

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-21-2016

PPG continued its commitment to custom car restorers with a two-day restoration seminar at the company’s Business Development Center in Wixom, Mich., August 16-17. The class, intended for profes...

PPG Earns American Honda Approval

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-16-2016

PPG announced it has received approval from American Honda Motor Co., Inc., for use of its Nexa Autocolor 2K, Deltron, Global Refinish System, Envirobase High Performance and Aquabase Plus products...

PPG Devotees Honored for Outstanding Achievements

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-14-2016

PPG devotees Jerry Covington and Dermie Close were recently honored for their respective outstanding achievements in the world of custom motorcycles and cars. Covington is a longtime fixture in...

Bob Medved Joins PPG MVP Business Solutions Team

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-07-2016

PPG has announced the addition of Bob Medved to the Automotive Refinish SBU as a business solutions manager within the MVP Business Solutions team. Prior to joining PPG, Medved served as the senior...

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Honors PPG Manufacturing Facility

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-06-2016

PPG announced that its coatings and resins manufacturing facility in Delaware, Ohio, has earned a Gold Level Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agen...

PPG-Painted Oldsmobile Wins Hot August Nights Cup

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-18-2016

A 1939 Oldsmobile Series 60 convertible dubbed “Olds Cool,” painted by Charley Hutton using PPG products, captured the inaugural Hot August Nights Cup on August 6th at the recent namesake clas...

Simon Pagenaud Takes PPG-Painted Chevy to Another Team Penske IndyCar Victory

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-12-2016

Team Penske’s Simon Pagenaud drove his No. 22 PPG Team Penske Dallara/Chevrolet to another Verizon IndyCar Series win, beating teammate and second-place finisher Will Power to the checkered flag...

PPG Dream Car Award Winners Named at Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 08-03-2016

PPG Industries took a starring role at the 19th annual Goodguys PPG Nationals held July 8-10, 2016 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The annual PPG Dream Car award winners were named, and...

PPG Continues Support for Speedway Children's Charities in New Hampshire Chapter Track Walk

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-28-2016

PPG Industries demonstrated its ongoing support for Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) by joining with the organization’s New Hampshire chapter on July 16th for the 2016 Track Walk fundraiser at ...

PPG Certification Program Aims to Keep Technicians Up to Date

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-13-2016

Advancements in auto refinish technologies, combined with the growing number of OEM special effects vehicle finishes, make it critical that collision refinish technicians stay current with availab...

PPG Enhances Training Facilities

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 06-16-2016

In its ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive professional training, the Automotive Refinish business unit of PPG has expanded and improved several of its Business Development Centers to “s...

Toyota of Orlando Named Toyota Certified Collision Center of Year for Second Time

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-30-2015

Toyota of Orlando has won the Toyota Certified Collision Center (TCCC) Triple Crown Award. It is the second time the dealership has received the accolade; the previous honor came in 2012. The award ...

PPG Show Truck Gets A New Patriotic Look

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-28-2015

PPG Automotive Refinish has repainted its popular show truck. The truck, a 75-foot 2016 Freightliner Cascadia tractor-trailer rig now features a fresh red, white and blue paint scheme reminiscent of t...

PPG Presents BAPS Auto Paints & Supply with Platinum Distributor of the Year Award

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-02-2015

PPG Automotive Refinish has named Pennsylvania-based BAPS Auto Paint & Supply the 2014 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The announcement was made by Bob Wenzinger, director of the PPG Platinu...

PPG Completes $40 Million Plant Expansion In Brazil

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 03-23-2015

From aftermarketNews.com. PPG Industries held a ceremony to mark the completion of a $40 million, 65,000-square-foot plant for onsite resin production at its Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil, coatings m...

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VIDEO: PPG Envirobase Low-VOC Clearcoat System

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-09-2021

BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses PPG's Envirobase High-Performance 2.1 Low-VOC Matte and Semi-Gloss Clearcoat System, which can reproduce a range of gloss levels – ideal for performin...

Prospray Automotive Finishes

Phone: 330-830-6000Fax: 330-830-6005

Contact: Laura Yerkeyhttp://www.prosprayfinishes.com[email protected]

600 Nova Dr. SE
Massillon OH 44646

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Prospray Automotive Finishes Introduces Bold New Packaging

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 12-14-2015

Saluting their European heritage, Prospray, a premium, global refinish brand of Valspar Automotive, has introduced a new, clean, bold and distinctly European look to the labeling of all of its Prospra...

Versatile and Fast Clearcoat

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-30-2014

Pro-Spray’s PSC-4500 Hyper Clearcoat is a high-solids product that amps productivity and can be mixed to meet National Rule or low-VOC compliance. Designed for use over Pro-Spray Solvent Basecoat an...

Precision Color Selection System

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 12-15-2011

Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes has introduced a powerful tool that takes the guesswork out of color-matching. The Navigator precision color selection system features more than 5,100 of the most popul...

Jet Black Waterborne

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-05-2010

Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes is now offering WBC-452-2 Factory Pack Jet Black Basecoat formulated for H2O. WBC-452-2 is not a toner but a pre-mixed basecoat developed to match nearly all of today’s...

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Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes to Showcase 1962 Chevy Corvette Roadster at SEMA

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 10-16-2014

Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes has partnered with The Custom Shop in Flanagan, Ill., to display a 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster known as the "Copper Topless" at its booth (11253). The Custom Shop...

Pro-Spray Finishes Releases 2014 Training Schedule

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-05-2014

Pro-Spray Finishes has released its 2014 training schedule. The courses being offered are designed to provide hands-on knowledge in a variety of areas for the automotive painting professional. Clas...

Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes Launches YouTube Channel

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-04-2013

Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes has launched its branded YouTube channel to help users improve the quality and efficiency of their jobs. Visitors can view a library of resourceful, high quality video...

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Rubber-Seal Medallion Refinish System

Phone: 937-890-6547Fax: 937-890-6320

Contact: Jim Testahttp://www.medallionrefinish.com[email protected]

5751 N Webster St
Dayton OH 45414

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Medallion Refinish System to Exhibit at NORTHEAST 2014

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-25-2014

Medallion Refinish System, a manufacturer and seller of automotive coatings and repair products, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the NORTHEAST 2014 Automotive Services Show, taking place M...

Program from Rubber-Seal and Medallion Refinish Systems Sponsors CARA Membership Dues

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-03-2010

Rubber-Seal and Medallion Refinish Systems announced the sponsorship of the 2010 CARA (Choice Autobody Repair Association) membership drive. Now through June 7, Medallion Refinish system will spons...

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SEM Products, Inc.

Phone: 866-327-7829

Contact: Kathleen Shieldshttp://www.semproducts.com[email protected]

1685 Overview Dr
Rock Hill SC 29730

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SEM Expands Product Offering with New Plastic Masking Film

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 07-28-2020

SEM Products has announced the release of Extreme Blue Plastic Masking Film and Transparent Plastic Masking Film. The addition of masking materials marks a milestone of growth as the company broadens...

SEM Introduces OEM-Matched Coating for Automotive Trim Components

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 05-10-2018

SEM Products has introduced Trim Black Ultra, an OEM-matched coating for automotive trim components. Named for its exemplary qualities, Trim Black Ultra provides a spray gun-like application a...

SEM Expands Weld-Through Primers Line with New Zincweld

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 04-25-2018

SEM Products has bolstered its weld-through primers offering with the addition of all-new Zincweld aerosol primer. Zincweld is specifically formulated to deliver best-in-class corrosion protect...

SEM Products Adds Six New Colors to Factory Pack Basecoats Line

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-14-2018

SEM Products has introduced six new colors to its Factory Pack basecoats line. Factory Pack is a professional-grade, time-saving urethane basecoat packaged in a shop-floor-compliant, convenient...

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SEM Products Unveils New Dual-Mix Quick Set 50 – Clear Adhesive

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 02-04-2019

SEM Products, Inc., announced it has introduced the Dual-Mix Quick Set 50 – Clear, a transparent, two-component, urethane adhesive with a 50-second set time designed for plastic repair and general ...

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Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes

Fax: 216-332-8575

Contact: Jeff Hartlhttp://www.sherwin-automotive.com

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Sherwin-Williams Introduces Ultra 9K Waterborne Basecoat System

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-15-2020

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has introduced a refinish system that is redefining waterborne – the Ultra 9K Waterborne Basecoat System. A streamlined bank combined with Sherwin-Williams A...

Sherwin-Williams Adds HP Single-Stage Topcoat Line to ATX System

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-12-2017

Sherwin-Williams’ popular ATX Refinish System has expanded its offering with the introduction of the new ATX HP Single Stage. The topcoat enhances the ATX product line, delivering a powerf...

Sherwin-Williams Launches Rod & Restoration Custom Color Program

by BodyShop Business Staff Writers - 09-29-2014

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has teamed up with Barrett-Jackson Auction House to launch its Rod & Restoration Custom Color program. Designed for body shops looking to take on specialty res...

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