Sherwin-Williams Latest Sponsor of BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference
The excitement continues for the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference as another company, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, has agreed to sponsor the event aimed at educating collision repairers about low-VOC basecoats and the environmental regulations that will mandate their use. “When we first learned about the waterborne conference, we knew it would be critical to take
DuPont, BASF Sign On as Sponsors of 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference
The 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference is generating much excitement and interest in the collision repair industry, and DuPont and BASF have decided to capitalize on the tremendous buzz by signing on as sponsors. "BASF is very pleased to sponsor the first Waterborne Conference sponsored by Bodyshop Business," said Darlene Eilenberger, director of marketing for
Faster Dry Times
A strategically placed accelerator system in-creases airflow, which reduces flash times and bake cycle times. This results in reduced dry times with waterborne and solvent-based products; uniform metal temperatures are achieved faster; minimal downtime during the installation of Accele-cure; quietness and ease of operation; competitive cost as compared with other retrofit systems; and energy efficiency
All About Energy Efficiency
These spraybooths tout energy efficiency in a time when cost savings are all-important to body shops.
Tasco to Acquire Collision Equipment Group
PPG distributor and Collision Equipment Group (CEG) founding member Tasco Auto Color has announced the acquisition of CEG as a strategic move to accommodate CEG’s rapid growth. CEG and Tasco will expand their exclusive distribution agreement with Spanesi, S.p.A to include a broader range of Spanesi products and even closer ties to the Italian manufacturer
Faster Dry Times
A strategically placed accelerator system in-creases airflow, which reduces flash times and bake cycle times. This results in reduced dry times with waterborne and solvent-based products; uniform metal temperatures are achieved faster; minimal downtime during the installation of Accele-cure; quietness and ease of operation; competitive cost as compared with other retrofit systems; and energy efficiency
The Green Team: Eco-Friendly Ways
These body shop owners are hoping their eco-friendly ways and streamlined operations will boost their bottom line.
An Incident at the Courthouse
Eighteen years ago, this stay-at-home mom got an auto body shop in her divorce settlement. Today, the story seems funny. Back then, not so much.
Pump Up the Volume
Can you increase volume by 35 percent without compromising quality while still working within insurance companies’ guidelines? This shop manager says, “Yes.”
Pump Up the Volume
Can you increase volume by 35 percent without compromising quality while still working within insurance companies’ guidelines? This shop manager says, “Yes.”