Last Chance to Get Early-Bird Pricing for BSB Waterborne Conference!
Did you know that the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) in the northeastern United States has looked at implementing the same waterborne (low-VOC) basecoat mandates for member states that California has? (Click HERE to read story). That should be evidence enough that waterborne is coming to your region soon! There should be no delay, then, in
Online Auction of Shop Equipment to be Held Aug. 18
Orbitbid.com will conduct an excess equipment liquidation online auction on Aug. 18. Highlights include a Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) five-bay paint booth, GFS pyramid model paint drying booth, two-post shop hoists, fork trucks, carts, office equipment and more. Inspection is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and auction day is
All About Energy Efficiency
These spraybooths tout energy efficiency in a time when cost savings are all-important to body shops.
Supplier Web Directory
The BodyShop Business Quick Reference Guide is a “Yellow Pages” for companies with a Web presence that offer products and services specifically designed for the collision repair industry. The directory is broken into two parts: 1. Products by Category 2. Alphabetical Company Listing Click HERE to download the PDF. Alphabetical Company Listing: 1-800EveryRim: www.1-800everyrim.com
Old Equipment Can Cost You
My boss kept complaining about how much it cost him to pay for cut and buff, but then I realized it was me who was losing money due to his refusal to upgrade his spraybooth.
Snap-on to Showcase John Bean Tru-Point and More at SEMA
The new John Bean Tru-Point ADAS calibration tool, along with other Snap-on Total Shop Solutions products, will be on display at the 2023 SEMA Show.
Technology Advancements in the Paint Shop
We’ve come a long way as far as paint technology goes, from not mixing at all to digital color management.
Dynabrade Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Dynabrade, Inc. announced that it has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.
13th International R-M Best Painter Contest Final Set for June 2022
Ten finalists from the national finals around the world will participate on-site in the competition, which was last held in 2016.
BASF Extends Commercial Supplier Agreement with Mercedes-Benz
BASF has secured a multi-year contract with Mercedes-Benz in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.