PPG Jobber Celebrates 90th Birthday
Chet Taurence, chairman and founder of Painters Supply & Equipment Company and one of PPG Automotive Refinish’s most successful customers, celebrated his 90th birthday with a party Sept. 18 at his company’s headquarters in Taylor, Mich. Taurence started his career – an occupation that has spanned 72 years – right out of high school in
Convenient Hose Glide
The Champ Hose Glide sold by Auto Body Toolmart keeps air hoses off the floor and out of the way in paint booths while allowing painters complete mobility and access to vehicles. The Hose Glide easily installs in almost any paint booth. Call (800) 382-1200 or visit www.autobodytoolmart.com.
Zara’s Collision Switches to Waterborne
Zara’s Collision Center, based in Springfield, Ill., announced that it recently switched to using waterborne paints. “We feel it’s the right thing to do,” said Brad Zara, owner. “We want to be a responsible corporate citizen, and also feel that Zara’s is a leader in the collision repair industry so it’s our responsibility to
Repairers Gain Waterborne Education, Good Time at BSB Waterborne Conference
What better way to kick off a conference than a party? And BodyShop Business did just that Aug. 13 with a luau-themed bash held right on Lake Erie that set the tone for a fun and informative Waterborne Conference. Over 100 collision repair industry professionals poured into Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio, to
Matrix System Appoints New Vice President/General Manager
Matrix System Automotive Finishes announced the appointment of David Brunori to the position of vice president and general manager. For nearly 28 years, Brunori has worked in the vehicle refinish industry, where he began his career from the ground up. He started in the paint manufacturing industry as a chemist, developing formulas and products. For
King Collision Centers Roll Out New Recycling Policy
King Collision Centers, with locations in Plymouth, Pembroke and Raynham, Mass., announced it has made "environmentally conscious" modifications at each of its locations. Bruce King, owner of King Collision Centers, says the company is incorporating a comprehensive recycling program at all three locations. The company not only participates in the traditional recycling of paper,
FinishMaster to Host Waterborne Seminar in Milwaukee
Automotive paint distributor FinishMaster announced that its waterborne division, WaterMasters, will be hosting “The Road to Waterborne” seminar at the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wis., on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This free seminar will address the benefits of converting collision repair centers to waterborne finishes. “There is a lot
Sherwin-Williams to Bring ‘Full Branch Experience’ to NACE
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) will again be exhibiting at the upcoming International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), Nov. 5-7, 2009, the largest gathering of auto body repair professionals in the country. “We’re excited to again commit and even expand our presence at the NACE/CARS show this year,” said David Sewell, vice president of marketing,
One Lucky NACE Attendee to Win $92,000 ‘Stimulus Package’
Chassis Liner and Accudraft have announced plans to award one lucky NACE 2009 attendee a $92,000 Stimulus Package Giveaway. The extreme shop package includes the Lift ‘N Rak Pro (valued at $7,000) and an Accudraft TITAN (valued at $85,000). The upcoming International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service
EPA Provides Free Waterborne Webinar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a Webinar on converting to waterborne paint last month, and a recording of the event is now available to download for free. The Waterborne Coatings Webinar includes a technical presentation on waterborne technology and discusses the equipment needed to make the switch and how converting can affect shop