Sherwin-Williams to Hold A-Plus EcoLean Level 2 Workshop in Orlando
‘Green’ educational course will take place Nov. 14-15 at the Orlando Airport Marriott hotel.
VeriFacts Automotive Names Douglas Irish Senior Vice President, Operations
In his new position, Irish will be responsible for day-to-day operations, product planning and development.
Fix Auto Adds 50th Franchise Location in California
Milestone achieved as part of business’ expansion across four states.
DuPont Custom Finishes to Feature New CFX Candy Basecoat Line at Booth
DuPont Custom Finishes has introduced a line of 24 new CFX Candy Basecoat colors that will be featured in their booth at the Las Vegas SEMA Show, Oct. 30-Nov. 2. Traditional candy colors consist of a tri-coat application, which includes a basecoat color and a transparent candy color followed with a clearcoat. The result creates
AAIA Expresses Concerns to NHTSA on Counterfeit Airbag Warning
Association’s letter states that the recent safety alerts “unfairly cast the full automotive aftermarket as culprits in the illegal sales of faulty airbags bearing counterfeit OEM logos.”
Matrix System Continues ‘Counting Cars’ Sponsorship
Matrix System Automotive Finishes has announced its continued sponsorship and support for the second season of the History Channel’s hit reality TV show, "Counting Cars." "Counting Cars," which is a spinoff of "Pawn Stars," is filmed in Las Vegas and features the daily activities at Count’s Kustoms, an automobile and motorcycle restoration and customization company
David Brunori Recognized for Collision Repair Education Donations
David Brunori, executive vice president/GM of Matrix System Automotive Finishes and Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees member, is being recognized for his recent contributions toward industry education. He helped arrange the recent donation of $11,000 in equipment to the collision program at Oakland Schools Tech Southwest Campus (Wixom, Mich.) and also personally donated
Theobald Family CARSTARs of Ohio Hosts Benefit for Wounded Iraq Veteran
Charity event raises more than $20,000 for Smart Home Fund for Iraq veteran seriously injured by improvised explosive device.
Assured Performance Adds American Honda Recognition Program
Assured Performance has announced that American Honda’s ProFirst body shop recognition program has been added as an available option for its Assured Performance Certified Collision Care Providers (www.CertifyMyShop.com). Nearly all of the body shops that are certified under the Assured Performance requirements can qualify for the additional recognition provided by Honda’s new program. Both programs
ChemSpec USA Redesigns Website
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 the latest news, review product lines or retrieve a formula in one stop. The new design also features a comprehensive media section with all of
Garmat Announces Winner of 2012 Sharp Shooter Contest
Gary Gonzales of Plano, Texas, wins trip for two to SEMA.
BASF to Host Restyled Vehicles and Celebrity Autograph Sessions at SEMA Show
BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions will unveil restyled vehicles, host autograph sessions and prize drawings, and display the latest in custom color technology at booth 21455 at the 2012 SEMA Show, Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Las Vegas. During the show, BASF will display vehicles featuring its Glasurit and R-M waterborne paint systems.