Daimler Grants Global Approval for Standox Automotive Paint Systems
Standox solventborne and waterborne paint systems for cars and commercial vehicles have received global approval for the refinishing of Daimler vehicles after standing up to extensive analysis and tests by Daimler in a wide range of climatic conditions. “The many years of close cooperation have formed a strong partnership. Standox will maintain its high standards
AkzoNobel Gains Global Approval from KIA Motors Corporation
KIA Motors has awarded AkzoNobel Car Refinishes the opportunity to be its first globally approved aftermarket supplier. AkzoNobel will now be able to offer its full range of car refinishes products to all KIA Dealers’ body and paint departments. The two companies also announced that AkzoNobel Car Refinishes will provide training to KIA dealers and
Sherwin-Williams Receives Global Technical Approval from Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover have approved the AWX waterborne refinish system from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) for refinish paint materials centers on a global basis. “We are continually looking to develop new products and high standards of procedures to provide continuous and ongoing product quality improvements to help ensure customer satisfaction,” said Craig Williams, SWAFC
BASF Products Receive Volvo Approval
BASF Automotive Refinish announced that Swedish automaker Volvo has again approved BASF as a preferred supplier of automotive refinish products for its Glasurit and R-M products. Approval by the company required passing a number of rigorous tests at Volvo Cars’ Surface Treatment Center, where scientists verified that the finishes met Volvo’s strict internal standards. “We
Pro Spot Receives Global Mercedes-Benz Approval
Pro Spot has received global approvals for the i4 resistance spot welder. The approvals are for welding of all Mercedes-Benz steels including Usibor, TRIP, ZE340 and other High Strength Steels used in Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart vehicles. For more information, visit www.prospot.com.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Receives Volvo Approval for Waterborne Paint System
Volvo has granted global technical and commercial approval of Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.’s (SWAFC) AWX waterborne refinish system for use in all certified Volvo collision repair facilities around the world. AWX is now listed in Volvo Car’s new VIDA (Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftermarket) system, as is the previously approved SWAFC’s ULTRA 7000 Basecoat/Clearcoat
Ford Gives Technical Approval to Sherwin-Williams’ AWX
Ford Motor Company recently approved the AWX waterborne refinish system from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. for collision repair centers on a global basis. The AWX system has undergone the extensive technical certification process to meet the Ford WSS-M2P100-D standard. The Ford Group sets this technical standard to assure that its vehicles are repaired using automotive
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CAPA Welcomes Bosch to Tier 1 Replacement Parts Verification Program
Bosch intends to submit its ultrasonic parking sensors for CAPA verification.
Precision Diagnostics Approved for Ford’s Collision & Glass Program
Madison, Wis.-based Precision Diagnostics recently earned approval as an authorized service partner on Ford’s Collision & Glass Certification program for ADAS calibrations.
