Refinish: The Green Scene
An update on the low-VOC/waterborne product market and how collision repairers are integrating “green” into their shops.
Ford Rotunda Dealer Equipment Program Approves Global Finishing Solutions’ REVO Accelerated Curing Systems
The REVO Systems, which use shortwave electric infrared technology, can improve paint shop throughput up to 80 percent, according to GFS.
Technical: Red Hot
More and more body shops are discovering that infrared curing lamps are a key component to improving throughput and cycle time.
Massachusetts Senate to Consider Distracted Driving Bill
Drivers could still use hands-free devices to make calls, and there are exceptions for emergency situations included in the bill.
Axalta Celebrates 150 Years in the Coatings Industry
Axalta’s heritage dates back to 1866 when its first products were developed in Germany. Since then, the company has grown into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of liquid and powder coatings.
Innovative Tools & Technologies Wins SEMA Show New Product Award for SUNMATCH Colour Match Tool
This handheld rechargeable work light has excellent color recognition properties and is easy to carry in the pocket or in the work belt with the built-in clip.
GFS to Showcase REVO Accelerated Curing System at SEMA 2015
The REVO systems can improve paint shop throughput up to 80 percent, work within a paint shop’s current footprint and produce high-quality results.
Induction Innovations Launches New Logo and Website
This represents an important foundational step in the company’s evolution and is the first step of an aggressive growth strategy that will include the launch of new products over the next 12 months.
NSC Estimates Cellphones Involved in 27 Percent of All Crashes
The estimate includes crashes involving drivers who are texting or talking on handheld or hands-free cellphones.
Create a Smooth, Blended Finish
Hostar’s EzEdger folds under one edge of the masking tape as the tape is dispensed, and painting against this folded “soft edge” produces a smooth, blended finish.
