AkzoNobel Eliminates Lead Compounds from All North American Paint Formulas
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas announced it has eliminated the use of lead compounds from all North American Car Refinishes paint brand formulations, including Sikkens, Lesonal, U-Tech and Wanda. This action follows the earlier adoption of lead-free toner formulations, which the company has marketed for many years. “AkzoNobel, as the world’s largest coatings company, in recent
AkzoNobel to Serve Third-Largest U.S. Chevrolet Dealership
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas announced it has again advanced its relationship with General Motors and the Chevrolet brand. Karl Chevrolet of Ankeny, Iowa, the third-largest Chevrolet dealership in the U.S., as well as the largest Chevrolet dealership in the state of Iowa, has chosen AkzoNobel as its preferred supplier. In a move to expand its
PPG Announces 2010 Show Truck Schedule
PPG has released the 2010 schedule of appearances for popular show truck – a traveling exhibit of PPG paint displays and products – which will make 21 stops across the country from March through October at prominent truck, car and hot rod shows. These include events sponsored by the GoodGuys Rod & Custom Association, National
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AkzoNobel Opens Nominations for FIT Sustainability Award
AkzoNobel has opened nominations for its FIT Sustainability award. This new program is being implemented in an effort to complement the advancement of waterborne technology and promote the unique contributions the collision repair industry is making to generate a sustainable future. Nominations can be made online. They will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2010.
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 –
Sikkens and Lesonal Get Worldwide Approval from GM
General Motors (GM) has approved the use of Sikkens and Lesonal products from AkzoNobel Car Refinishes for the coming year for GM warranty repair work around the globe. The approval renews an existing relationship covering selected Sikkens and Lesonal systems and extends it to two new products in 2010: Sikkens Autoclear Superior 250 for the
Sherwin-Williams Highlighting Lean, Giving Away Grills at NACE
Visitors to Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.’s (SWAFC) booth at the upcoming International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) will learn about improving productivity with the company’s HP Process with Air-Dry Technology. SWAFC says the HP Process stands for higher productivity, higher performance and higher profits. The proprietary air-dry technology removes the need for baking and achieves
Fast-Lane Spot and Panel Process
Transtar’s new spot and panel repair process is geared for fast lane collision work and qualifies for a five-year warranty when followed according to process. All products recommended in Transtar’s spot and panel process are compliant for use across the United States and Canada. Products include waterborne degreaser, orbital palm sander, aerosal primer, low spot
Repairers Gain Waterborne Education, Good Time at BSB Waterborne Conference
What better way to kick off a conference than a party? And BodyShop Business did just that Aug. 13 with a luau-themed bash held right on Lake Erie that set the tone for a fun and informative Waterborne Conference. Over 100 collision repair industry professionals poured into Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio, to
