AkzoNobel, Global Finishing Solutions Commit to Sponsoring BSB Waterborne Conference
As momentum continues to build for the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference, AkzoNobel and Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) have become the latest companies to commit to sponsoring the highly anticipated event. “GFS recognizes that there is a lot of confusion and misinformation circulating about waterborne coatings and the equipment required to spray it,” said Jonathan
Last Chance to Get Early-Bird Pricing for BSB Waterborne Conference!
Did you know that the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) in the northeastern United States has looked at implementing the same waterborne (low-VOC) basecoat mandates for member states that California has? (Click HERE to read story). That should be evidence enough that waterborne is coming to your region soon! There should be no delay, then, in
North Carolina Shop Holds ‘Fix My Wreck’ Contest
True2Form, a multi-location collision repair organization, recently conducted a promotion at its Hickory, North Carolina, facility, teaming up with the local Salvation Army to completely repair a needy citizen’s “wreck” of a car. The promotion – “Fix My Wreck…Please!” – was the brainchild of True2Form Hickory Location Manager Loren Lowe, who saw a need to
Revamped NABC Board of Directors Ready for 2009
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, in Hartford, Conn., marks the first opportunity for the new board to move ahead on its 2009 agenda. This agenda includes the initial acceptance of shops desiring to be a part of this year’s Recycled Rides program, which has larger than anticipated
Ohio-Based Mayfield Collision Centers to Open Second Location
Mayfield Collision Centers announced it will be opening another location in Bedford Heights, Ohio, which it says will help create more than 25 new jobs and contribute more than $1 million to the local economy. “Despite these tough economic times, Mayfield Collision Centers has been successful and we’re continuing to grow,” said president Tom Griffin,
Waterborne Made Easy
Sherwin-Williams Automotive says it has seen a significant conversion to its waterborne system, AWX. Utilizing a proprietary resin system that behaves like solventborne systems, AWX is designed to meet the strict VOC emissions limits in California and Canada while adhering to environmentally friendly guidelines.
NABC’s Recycled Rides Helps Needy Families Across the U.S.
On Nov. 24, close to 50 collision repair centers nationwide provided transportation for needy families during the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides 2008 Ride Away Day. The event was the culmination of a year’s worth of efforts by those participating in the community awareness project that gives NABC members the opportunity, working with
Riding the Waterborne Wave
BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl and Managing Editor Hannah Schiffman visited Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, on July 22 to test out the company’s new line of AWX waterborne paints and learn about the company’s efforts to help shops comply with new low-VOC emission regulations cropping up in the United States and
NABC’s Recycled Rides Building Steam
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) 2008 Recycled Rides project – an initiative that hopes to donate 100 vehicles to 100 families in need on the Monday before Thanksgiving – is moving forward thanks to the cooperation of vendors across the United States. NABC credited Recycled Rides Vendor Coordinator Bruce Cooley of DuPont, Vehicle Procurement
I-CAR to Cover Emerging, Future Industry Trends at Meeting
The 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting will be an opportunity for the industry to not only provide feedback to I-CAR, but also receive firsthand information from a number of vehicle manufacturers and other organizations covering emerging technologies and trends within the industry. The meeting’s agenda includes several first-time presenters and technical information exclusive to attendees.