Sherwin-Williams Holding EcoLean Workshop in Indianapolis
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will hold its next A-Plus EcoLean Level 1 workshop Sept. 14-15, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 10 East Market, Indianapolis, Ind. The EcoLean Level 1 workshop is designed to educate attendees about maximizing profitability by improving productivity and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. The focus of the EcoLean program is two-fold,
AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected to Hold 17th Summer Conference in Chicago
August 25-27 will find members of the AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected National Performance Group gathering at the Fairmont Chicago in Chicago, Ill., for the 17th Annual Summer Conference. In addition to performance benchmarking with their peers participants will also benefit from classes on: • Collision Industry Mega Trends – Perspectives from State Farm, Allstate and
Aptera Chooses AkzoNobel Sikkens Brand as Paint for Sustainable Transportation Alternative
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has been chosen by Aptera, a developer of futuristic concept cars, as the paint provider for their concept vehicles. All vehicles being produced today are painted with the AkzoNobel waterborne system, Sikkens Autowave. The Aptera concept car is currently participating in the Progressive Insurance Automotive Xprize competition. Progressive Insurance sponsors the
Paint, Body & Equipment Section Is Fastest Growing for SEMA
In its second year, PBE section includes 40 first-time exhibitors.
AkzoNobel Opens Nominations for 2011 ‘FIT’ Sustainability Award
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has begun accepting nominations for the collision repair industry FIT Sustainability Award. Nominations can be placed by going to www.sikkens.net. They will be accepted through November 30, 2010. This award, introduced in 2009, was launched as an innovative new program designed to complement the advancement of waterborne technology and to
ASA Announces New Associate Members for Second Quarter
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced four new associate members who recently joined the association. ASA says the decision to become an associate member displays a strong commitment to the association and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry – including its many dedicated independent repair professionals. New associate members joining ASA
State Farm ‘Innovation in Sustainability’ Grant Winners Present at SkillsUSA
Through a new program with SkillsUSA, State Farm Insurance has committed to teacher development and training. State Farm has increased its support to SkillsUSA by establishing the Innovation in Sustainability Grant Award Program. The purpose of the grant program is to stimulate student awareness and interest in their environment to build understanding and skills and
Kaeser Compressors Headquarters Earns ENERGY STAR Label
Kaeser Compressors, Inc. announced its U.S. headquarters building has earned the ENERGY STAR Label. Kaeser became an ENERGY STAR Partner in 2009, and its headquarters in Fredericksburg, Va., earned the label this year with a rating of 83 – well above the national average and exceeding ENERGY STAR requirements. “We were actively engaged in
ChemSpec Named Official Paint Supplier of Factory Five Racing
ChemSpec USA announced it has been named the "Official Paint Supplier" for Factory Five Racing this June at the recent unveiling of the new Factory Five GTM Supercar along with the naming of Carl’s Collision as the official painter. This event was held at the headquarters of the world’s largest component kit car manufacturer, Factory
PPG Hosting MVP Business Conference at Disney World
Theme is ‘Visionary Leadership: A Call to Action’