PPG Introduces Nexa AutoColor P190-6920 Production Clearcoat
PPG said its Nexa AutoColor P190-6920 production clearcoat soon will be available to collision repair facilities throughout North America.
Toyota Starts Production of 2018 Camry at Kentucky Plant
Toyota said it hired more than 700 people to support production of the 2018 Camry, ratcheting up the plant’s employment ranks to more than 8,000 workers.
BASF Invests $40 Million to Expand Automotive Coatings Production in North America
The investments add capacity to the company’s production plants in Greenville, Ohio, and Tultitlan, Mexico.
Valspar Expands Production Capacity for Automotive Refinish Coatings
Recent technology and equipment upgrades at locations in Garland, Texas, and Pittsburgh have ramped up manufacturing volumes and increased filling and storage capacity for select brands within the Valspar Automotive portfolio.
Japanese Firm Begins Mass Production of 3-D Curved Automotive Glass
Citing increased demand, Tokyo-based AGC Asahi Glass said it has started mass production of 3-D curved cover glass for car-mounted displays.
Bosch, Daimler Aim to Develop ‘Production-Ready’ Driverless System
Bosch and Daimler have inked a development agreement to bring fully automated and driverless technology to the roads by the beginning of the next decade, the companies said.
Production: Navigating the Parts Procurement Minefield
Every department in your shop should have a process, and parts are no exception. Understanding the who, where and how is essential for achieving success.
13 Tips for Smoother Production
If you use the following 13 steps as a checkdown for each vehicle in your shop, cars will move much more efficiently through it.
Production: Don’t Be a Bottleneck
Bottlenecks come in many shapes and sizes – paint booths, frame machines, even people. Here’s how to identify and fix them.
I-CAR Launches Production Management ProLevel 2 Curriculum
Ten new courses have been launched that build knowledge in areas such as “Learning Culture,” talent, processes, controls and business skills.
