AkzoNobel Confirms Offer to Acquire BASF’s Industrial Coatings Business
The business supplies products for a number of end uses, including coil, furniture foil and panel coatings, wind energy and general industry, and commercial transport.
CARSTAR Leaders Outline Aggressive Growth Strategy in Recent Teleconference
Driven Brands Group President Jose Costa says they will be making a lot more acquisitions under the “Paint & Collision” vertical and aim to quadruple systemwide sales in three years.
Strategy Analytics: First Wireless Electric Car Charging System Could Appear by 2017
Wireless charging systems are currently being developed to make the charging experience more convenient for consumers and to encourage them to recharge their vehicles more often.
Axalta Coating Systems Names New Vice President of Global Automotive Plastic Components Business
David Grimes will provide global strategy for the APC business and work with research and development teams to continue to create products.
Enterprise Recognizes Axalta Business Council Members with Best Length of Rental Awards
Awards go to Daren Pierse and John Bock from Axalta Business Council member Arizona Collision Specialists LLC and Kris and Becky Goodrich of Goodrich Auto Works.
Dallas Business Journal Article Details Massive Growth of Service King and Caliber
Article discusses MSOs’ origins, strategies and future growth plans.
Hi-Tech PDR Appoints New National Director of Strategy and Compliance
Mark Breihan, who will be responsible for developing company’s growing portfolio of regional and national accounts, spent the last 24 years at USAA Insurance as a physical damage specialist.
Joseph Carubba: 2013 BodyShop Business Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year
Congratulations to our 30th collision repair professional to be honored with this prestigious award!
Industry-Leading Keynote Speakers Highlight PPG MVP Business Solutions Conference
Slated for April 7-9 in Scottsdale, Ariz., conference includes speakers such as George Avery, Sasha Strauss and Steve Gilliand, as well as breakout sessions and interactive workshops.
AkzoNobel Sells North American Decorative Paints Business to PPG
Deal worth $1.05 billion will allow AkzoNobel to focus Decorative Paints Business on key markets in Europe; company will maintain strong presence in U.S. with Performance Coatings and Specialty Chemicals.