DuPont Performance Coatings North America Sales Management Assignments Announcement
Effective Oct. 1, 2011, the U.S. Refinish sales leadership will be aligned as follows. Jack G. Thomas is appointed East Regional sales manager, responsible for the Boston, New York/New Jersey, Lionville, mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Florida sales districts. Robert R. Aitken is appointed Central Regional sales manager, responsible for the Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas
GFS Announces Major Investment in Osseo, Wis., Facility
Global Finishing Solutions LLC, (GFS), announced a $10 million investment in its facilities at its Osseo, Wis., corporate offices. This expansion is based upon supporting the company’s ongoing growth and increasing demand for its products, GFS says. The investment will be utilized for expansion of manufacturing facilities, offices and the addition of new equipment and
Houston Considers New Shop Licensing Regulation
The city of Houston’s proposed Automotive Repair and Collision Shop Licensing regulation in its current form would place a great deal of paperwork burden and liability on the shop owner, yet falls short in other requirements such as technician training and equipment, according to the Automotive Service Association (ASA). ASA opposes this proposed regulation in
DuPont Performance Coatings ProfitNet Management System Now Incorporated into Universal Technical Institute’s Collision Training Program
DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) announced that Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has implemented the ProfitNet Management System into the Collision Repair and Refinish Technology (CRRT) training program at its Houston-based campus. UTI uses ProfitNet as a key technology tool to train its students how to manage a collision repair facility in every aspect of the business,
So You Want to Start a Restoration Shop?
“Restoration Shop” is a new column written by restoration expert Tom Horvath, best known for his SYSTEM ONE products used in “Jay Leno’s Garage.” He is now the manufacturer of Clearcoat Solutions.
Sectioning the Front Hinge A-Pillar of the Buick Regal
Here is an excerpt of an OE repair article for a 2011 Buick Regal A-pillar – front hinge pillar body sectioning (upper).
No-Bake Clear
PPG Automotive Refinish’s DC2000 Ultra Velocity Clear with super-fast air dry capability is designed for use over Deltron DBC, Global Refinish System BC and Envirobase High Performance basecoats. This user-friendly, no-bake clear will help increase levels of productivity without compromising quality or performance. It air dries in 20-25 minutes and is easy to apply and
Easy-to-Use Foam Buffing Pads
Wizards Products has launched a line of new, easy-to-use foam buffing pads. The convoluted design of the Bendi-Buff foam buffing pads gives the user greater control, eliminates pad chatter, reduces product splatter and waste, and decreases surface heat. Additionally, Wizards’ new Aggressor foam compounding pad offers the fast cutting action of a wool pad in
You Choose the Media, Flow and Pressure
SodaBlast Systems’ SB 150 offers a tremendous bang for any restoration or body shop’s buck with its multi-media capability. Blasters can make an easy conversion from glass beads, garnet, coal slag or other abrasive media to environmentally friendly soda. You choose the media, flow and pressure, customizing every surface preparation or coating removal project. SodaBlast
Coagulate Waterborne for Easy Waste Disposal
Herkules now offers a coagulant that effectively coagulates waterborne paint within a spray gun cleaning solution so shops can reduce and easily dispose of waste. CoAgent, part number CA01, is in a powder form and needs only one 1 oz. scoop to 5 gallons of dirty waterborne cleaning solution for effective separation. It quickly coagulates
