Painters Supply & Equipment Co. Acquires Dick’s Auto Supply
The acquisition adds a location in Findlay, Ohio, and strengthens Painters Supply & Equipment Co.’s market presence in northwest Ohio.
Symach’s FixStation Equipment Installed at Colorado Body Shop
Symach announced the installation of its FixStation equipment at Rowley’s Accident & Hail Repair in Loveland, Colo.
BASF Adds Three New Single-Line Distribution Locations
BASF Automotive Refinish has expanded its support, commitment and distribution footprint with the addition of three new ColorSource single-line distributors, the company said.
PPG MVP Business Solutions Unveils Q1 2018 Class Schedule
The classes are offered at various locations across the United States and Canada, and present innovative and effective business solutions for owners and managers of collision centers using PPG products.
Axalta Unveils Modern and Tech-Savvy StarLite as its Automotive Color of the Year 2018
StarLite is a light and reflective hue that uses Axalta’s tricoat process, which is formulated with synthetic pearl flakes to create an eye-catching pearlescent effect.
PPG Releases Collision Refinish Training Schedule for Early 2018
Classes cover a wide variety of subjects and are designed to ensure that PPG paint technicians stay up to date with their refinish certification and knowledge of PPG products, processes and technological advances.
Vehicle Buyers Love White More than Any Other Color, Axalta Report Finds
In 2017, white was the No. 1 choice of color for vehicle buyers around the world, according to the Global Automotive 2017 Color Popularity Report by Axalta Coating Systems.
FinishMaster Opens New Distribution Center in Grand Prairie, Texas
FinishMaster, a wholly owned subsidiary of Uni-Select, announced that it has opened its fifth distribution center in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Announces 2018 First-Quarter Training Schedule
Held at training centers across the country, the courses provide participants with a combination of classroom, online interactive and hands-on instruction.
PPG, ASE Name Brian Yoder 2017 Master Refinish Technician of the Year
PPG and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have recognized Brian Yoder as the 2017 PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year.
Axalta Announces Winners of 2018 Custom Finishes Calendar Competition
The vehicles chosen are some of the most prestigious automotive builds in the United States finished with Axalta brands, including Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox and Imron.
BASF-Coated Show Cars Earn Praise at 2017 SEMA Show
Vehicles painted with BASF’s Glasurit and R-M paint lines received multiple awards and industry recognition at the recent 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
