New Consumer Collision Education Website Now Live
Website created by OEM Collision Repair Roundtable geared toward educating consumers on all aspects of collision repair.
I-CAR CEO Addresses Key 2014 Initiatives at CIC
John Van Alstyne discusses enhancements to Welding Training & Certification program and Repairability Technical Support initiative.
Quality Parts Coalition Releases Consumer Education Video on Crash Parts
Coalition uses animated video to explain to consumers their view that OEMs will attempt to discourage them from using aftermarket parts.
Daimler AG Gives Worldwide Approval of New PPG Matte Clearcoats
PPG Automotive Refinish announces the approval of its new matte clearcoats D8115 Matte and D8117 Semi-Gloss by Daimler AG for use on all Daimler matte-finished passenger cars worldwide. The new clearcoats use PPG’s dual-clear repair process recently validated by Mercedes-Benz. Full-body matte clears have increased in popularity in recent years and have continually proven technically
VeriFacts Automotive Adds Technical Support Section to Website
VeriFacts Automotive LLC has placed a technical information request form on its website to assist repairers during the blueprinting and repair processes. Non-VeriFacts customers can log on to the website at www.verifactsauto.com and navigate to the request form through the resources link at the top of the page, then select "Technical Information Requests" from the
Raleigh-Based MSO to Open Additional Locations Throughout Carolinas
Haddock Collision Centers closes $12.5 million senior and subordinated debt transaction through Plexus Capital.
Chief Launches LaserLock Live Mapping System
Chief Automotive Technologies introduced its LaserLock live mapping system at last week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Chief’s LaserLock system includes a new laser scanner with out-of-level measuring capabilities; 45 targets and a wide range of attachments; a lockable, portable workstation equipped with dual flat screen monitors, computer and color printers; and Chief software.
3M Body Protection System Earns Top Honors in SEMA New Products Showcase Awards
The Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) has announced that 3M’s Body Protection System earned top honors in the Collision Repair and Refinish Product category of the New Products Showcase Awards. The 3M Body Protection System helps painters spray low viscosity textured finishes with fine, medium, coarse and splattered patterns. The overall system includes the 3M
Ford Selects Assured Performance for National Body Shop Program
Program to focus on ensuring shops have appropriate training and equipment to properly repair vehicles according to OEM standards.
I-CAR Debuts New Steel Replacement and Sectioning Courses
Replacement of Steel Unitized Structures (SPS10) and Sectioning of Steel Unitized Structures (SPS11) to provide more current information.