PPG-Painted Hot Rods Score Big at Goodguys Nationals
Several PPG-painted cars and a unique truck captured key honors at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.
BASF Seeking Photos of Planes, Trains, Automobiles for 2018 R-M Calendar
BASF is looking for unique photos of vehicles, motorcycles, planes and other forms of transportation featuring its R-M finishes – Carizzma, Onyx HD, Diamont or Uno.
AkzoNobel Appoints New Canada Country Manager for Vehicle Refinishes
Sylvain Seguin, an employee at AkzoNobel since 2004, takes on the role after most recently serving as AkzoNobel’s regional sales leader for Performance Coatings Vehicle Refinishes.
PPG Introduces Nexa AutoColor P190-6920 Production Clearcoat
PPG said its Nexa AutoColor P190-6920 production clearcoat soon will be available to collision repair facilities throughout North America.
Refinish: Habits of Efficiency
There are specific habits a painter can adopt to increase efficiency. And there are areas any shop can improve upon to increase overall efficiency.
Axalta Helps Address Australia’s Shortage of Skilled Repair Technicians
Axalta recently celebrated the graduation of the inaugural class of students from a vocational program in Australia.
PPG to Launch Envirobase High-Performance Clearcoat
PPG said it will soon launch EC520 En-V High-Performance clearcoat, a new clearcoat designed specifically for use over PPG Envirobase High-Performance basecoat.
Axalta’s Three Premium Refinish Brands Approved for Use by Volkswagen’s Italian Subsidiary
Under a new three-year agreement, Axalta’s three premium refinish brands – Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox – are approved for use by Volkswagen’s Italian subsidiary, Volkswagen Group Italia.
AkzoNobel Adds Golden Touch to China’s High-Speed Train
China’s latest generation of high-speed trains is creating a colorful golden blur across the country after AkzoNobel’s color expertise was called upon to create a special custom coating.
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds Albert Kemperle
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added Albert Kemperle, an Amityville, N.Y.-based paint, body and equipment distributor.
FinishMaster Opens First Branch in Nashville
The greenfield branch marks FinishMaster’s fifth location in Tennessee and supports its strategic plan to expand in major metropolitan areas.
Spray Finishing Technology Workshop to be Held Nov. 1-3 in Toledo, Ohio
This three-day intensive training program is scheduled for Nov. 1-3, 2017 in Toledo, Ohio, and includes both classroom and hands-on sessions.
