Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes New Elegance Clearcoat Approved Globally by GM
General Motors has approved new 1100755 Elegance clearcoat from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF) on a global basis. The clearcoat has undergone extensive certification to meet the GMW15406 standard that General Motors sets to assure that vehicles repaired at its dealerships use automotive refinish products of the highest quality. SWAF says Elegance clearcoat offers the ultimate
Waterborne/Low-VOC, Lean Among Topics to Be Covered at BodyShop Business Conference
The BodyShop Business Conference – Strategies for Success will be held May 5, and an exciting group of speakers and companies is already coming together to make this year’s event — to be held at the Pheasant Run Resort near Chicago — a must for collision repairers looking to catapult their business to success. The
The Fickle Pickle
I would like to start off this month with a quirky and unsettling statement: “Customers are fickle.” There. I said it. To some, that may seem obvious. Others probably haven’t thought much about it. For those of you who know what I’m getting at, you’re on your way to overcoming the problem. For the rest
Vehicle Ignition Interlock Devices: What You Need to Know
An increasing number of vehicles are being equipped with ignition interlock devices to prevent repeat drunk driving, so it’s smart to have a plan in place if one arrives in your shop.
Protective Welding Apparel
Lincoln’s new personal protection clothing line, Red Line Welding Apparel, offers the ideal gear for every welding application. The line includes gloves, jackets, caps and safety glasses, with several options to choose from in each category. Gloves keep hands safe from heat, while four jacket styles offer upper-body and arm protection. Doo rags, beanies and
Pulling System for Advanced Steel
The use of high-strength steel (HSS) makes modern vehicles lighter and stronger, and it also makes repairing them more complex. Chief offers a range of pulling systems ideal for repairing this advanced metal. The Impulse-E/VHT, Goliath and Titan-360 feature an electric-over-hydraulic system to equalize pressure to all towers in use. These Chief pulling systems also
PPG MVP Business Solutions Conference Workshops Themed ‘Journey to Excellence’
Registration is now open for the PPG MVP Business Solutions conference for collision shop owners and managers at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, Calif., from March 27-29. Complementing an impressive lineup of internationally renowned keynote speakers and informative seminars, PPG says the conference will also include interactive workshops designed to
REIFEN CHINA 2011 to Take Place Nov. 22-24
The fifth annual REIFEN CHINA will take place Nov. 22- 24, 2011, at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center in Shanghai, China. The show, organized by Messe Essen and the China United Rubber Corp., will take place again with the Rubber Tech China. In 2010, more than 9,356 trade visitors from 75 countries attended REIFEN
U.S. Chemical Appoints Matt LaGuardia to Director – Business Development
U.S. Chemical & Plastics, a division of Alco Industries and a leader in repair, refinish, appearance and maintenance products for the automotive aftermarket, has promoted Matt LaGuardia to director – business development, effective March 1. In his new role, LaGuardia will be responsible for all sales, product management and overall profit growth for USC, Morton,
New I-CAR President Talks Role-Based Training, Organization’s Future
Newly appointed I-CAR President and CEO John Van Alstyne has been on the job for a little over two months, but the way he tells it, he’s barely broken in his desk. Instead, he’s been traveling around the U.S., submersing himself in the collision repair industry to better understand who, exactly, I-CAR is serving. Van