Quest Automotive Products Announces Several Personnel Changes
With recent acquisition of U.S. Chemical & Plastics and Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes, QAP has been significantly expanding to become major supplier to paint and coatings industry.
Add on the Profit with Bedliners, Light-Emitting Coatings, Armor and More
These add-on businesses could be just what you need to boost your bottom line.
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.
Valspar Automotive Begins New Build in Lelystad, Netherlands
The major extension of Valspar’s Technology Center, a two-story wing that will be added to the existing main building, will become a dedicated Center of Color Excellence.
Larsen Motorsports Teams with Valspar to Train Florida Tech Students
Partnership helps grow and promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) core curriculums, which are taught to Florida Tech students in the classroom and then put to use at Larsen Motorsports.
The Custom Shop Returns to SEMA 2016 with Valspar Automotive
See John Wargo’s 1977 Pontiac Trans Am at booth no. 10851.
Anton’s Hot Rod Shop Bringing Two Complete Custom Builds to Valspar Booth at SEMA
One of the vehicles is a complete custom rebuild of a 1950 Studebaker and the other car will be announced by Valspar Automotive at the show.
Valspar Automotive Announces Custom Ride Lineup for SEMA 2016
Feature vehicles will showcase the company’s coatings, from an original True Blue Pearl on a 1967 Mustang Fastback from the Matrix Automotive Finishes line to a new toner from its OEM-approved brand, DeBeer Refinish, on a custom build yet to be announced.
How They Work: Filler
There’s an old adage: “You get what you pay for.” With body fillers, this is certainly the case. I’ve always recommended that owners and managers focus on the total cost of each process versus looking at consumables, labor and overhead costs individually.
Executive Interview: David Brunori, President, Quest Automotive Products
Brunori talks about how QAP is positioning itself in the marketplace, the supply chain, consolidation, and the company’s charitable efforts.
