Kirker Automotive Finishes Names New National Sales Manager
Kirker Automotive Finishes announced that Gerald “Jerry” Elsing has joined the company as national sales manager. In this newly created role, Jerry will be responsible for the company’s sales functions. He will continue to grow existing sales channels and develop new distribution to enable refinish shops, custom painters and other qualified users to access Kirker’s
CRA Brings Bumper Reinforcement Bars to California DOI’s Legal Counsel
Association demonstrates difference in performance between OEM and aftermarket parts, wants insurer-led recall of vehicles repaired using aftermarket bumper reinforcements.
SCRS Aligns with SEMA Show
The 2010 SEMA Show Paint & Body Equipment (PBE) area is growing through a new affiliation between SEMA and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). SCRS will be collaborating with SEMA as the host of “Repairer Driven Education,” which will premier this year in a prominent location within the show – slated for Nov.
Celette/Elektron Appoints New Midwest Sales Manager
Matthias Larisch, general manager of Celette and Elektron, Inc., announced the appointment of Jeff Kohut as regional sales manager for Illinois, Wisconsin and Western Michigan. With more than 20 years of direct experience in the auto body repair industry, Kohut is ready to help both Celette and Elektron customers grow their businesses, Larisch said. “Jeff’s
PPG Appoints New General Manager, Refinish USCA
PPG announced that Gregory Benckart has been appointed to general manager, Automotive Refinish USCA and will assume North American responsibilities for PPG’s automotive refinish business effective March 1. Benckart is currently the general manager, sales and marketing, N.A. automotive refinish. He will continue to maintain an office at the Refinish headquarters located in Strongsville, Ohio,
PPG Appoints New VP of Automotive Refinish
PPG Industries announced that John R. Outcalt has been appointed vice president, automotive refinish, and will assume global responsibility for PPG’s automotive refinish business effective March 1. Outcalt is currently vice president, automotive refinish, Americas. He will continue to be based at PPG’s automotive refinish business headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio, and to report directly to
BASF Hosts ‘Best Painter Contest’ for Waterborne Refinishes in Japan
BASF Coatings Japan Ltd. held the “Best Painter Contest" for users of the company’s R-M automotive refinish coatings system this December, the first contest for painters in Japan using waterborne coatings. The contest was the industry’s first to be held by a coatings manufacturer. The winner, selected from a total of eight finalists, was Nobuhiro
Associations Take Issue with Mitchell Refinish Materials Calculator
The Massachusetts Auto Body Association (MABA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) have jointly issued a statement saying that the Mitchell Refinish Materials Calculator (RMC) is lagging behind current paint and materials prices despite the associations’ efforts to work with Mitchell to resolve the issue. The
AkzoNobel Names 2009 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas announced the 2009 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry (MIW). Six honorees are being recognized. They comprise a cross-section of service areas within the collision repair industry including: consulting, distribution, education and quality certification. The honorees are: • Janet Chaney – Cave Creek Business Development • Erica Eversman –
PPG Jobber Celebrates 90th Birthday
Chet Taurence, chairman and founder of Painters Supply & Equipment Company and one of PPG Automotive Refinish’s most successful customers, celebrated his 90th birthday with a party Sept. 18 at his company’s headquarters in Taylor, Mich. Taurence started his career – an occupation that has spanned 72 years – right out of high school in