AkzoNobel Assumes Full Control in Mexico Joint Venture
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has announced that it has bought out its joint venture partner, Comex, to assume full responsibility for the marketing and distribution of the Sikkens, Lesonal, U-Tech and Wanda brands in Mexico. During the 15-year joint venture period, AkzoNobel says it solidified its presence and advanced refinish technologies with key businesses
True Vertical Lifting Power
BendPak’s newest heavy-duty scissor lift brings true vertical lifting power to shops. Dubbed the QuadRack after its unique design, the XR-12000A supports a 12,000-lb. payload while maintaining a compact footprint that’s perfect for smaller bays and work areas. The QuadRack was designed for vehicle alignments as well as general service work, and it accommodates a
Versatile Body Filler
Optimum + Premium Body Filler is formulated for fast work, dries rapidly and is easy to sand. Its creamy texture and good spreading allows easy repair of large areas. It may be applied on steel, electrozinc-coated, galvanized, aluminum or polyester surfaces. It can also be used as a finishing putty – no glazing putty is
Fix Micro-Pinholes in Seconds
Identify and fix micro-pinholes in just 30 seconds with the 440Express Micro-Pinhole Eliminator from Evercoat. It’s designed to be a shop’s insurance policy against micro-pinholes in glazing putty. Use 440Express on every repair – testing has shown that up to 90 percent of rework caused by micro-pinholes will be eliminated. All it takes is 30
Plasma Cutting System
The Tomahawk 375 Air portable plasma cutting system includes a standard internal air compressor and can be used where 208- or 230-volt single-phase 60 Hz power is available. It features continuous output control to focus the plasma arc for up to 5/16-in. recommended, 3/8-in. maximum and 1/2-in. severance cut thicknesses. Other standard features include an
Hunter RX10 Lift Features 10,000-lb. Lifting Capacity
The Hunter RX10 lift features a 10,000-lb. lifting capacity and a choice of runway lengths to accommodate everything from passenger cars to the longest crew cab pickup trucks. The optional PowerSlide system automatically controls turnplate and slipplate operation, and the optional inflation station features speed service and ensures more accurate alignments by automatically setting a
Find OEM Info Fast
Acquire OE information much faster with Collision S3500. “Smart” filtering speeds up finding information by type or category. Electronic estimate integration allows for automatic linking and retrieval of the OE repair information relevant to the repairs listed on an estimate. It’s compatible with all major collision estimating programs. A “pinning” feature allows techs to keep
Mobile Computer Station
The G1 Cart is a rugged mobile computer workstation with power that lasts all day. It eliminates running to and from offices and printers. It’s equipped with large pneumatic wheels, 12- volt batteries, a DC/AC inverter and charging system. Add a laptop computer and a printer along with peripheral supplies to create a mobile desk
Big Pulling Power in a Small Package
The EZ Liner Express collision repair system is a compact, in-bay solution priced at less than $10,000. With a constant 5 tons of power at the hook and lifting capacity up to 5,500 lbs., it can reverse light hits as well as serve as an all-purpose service lift/workstation for improving bay ergonomics and productivity on
FinishMaster to be Acquired by Uni-Select
The board of directors at FinishMaster has approved an agreement for the company to be acquired by a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. The purchase price is based on an enterprise value of approximately $217 million, less approximately $45 million of net debt and certain transaction costs. The acquisition will be structured as a merger in