ARC Automotive Providing 1.5 Million Airbag Inflators for New Global Platform Vehicles
Airbag inflator producer ARC Automotive Inc. announced that it has been selected to provide 1.5 million inflators for airbag passive safety restraint systems in new production passenger vehicles. “ARC Automotive is pleased to build on our longstanding relationship with KSS to produce PH-7 hybrid inflators for the vehicle passive safety restraint systems,” said Ali El-Haj,
Northeast States Edge Closer to Adopting Waterborne Paint Regulations
The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) has officially adopted a resolution calling on its member states to adopt waterborne paint regulations. The model regulations place limits for volatile organic compounds (VOC) that would require collision repair facilities to convert to waterborne basecoat refinish systems by Jan. 1, 2012. The model rule also would require the use
Lincoln Electric Introduces 2010 Equipment Catalog with New Look and Online Counterpart
Lincoln Electric has introduced its new 2010 Equipment Catalog with a new look, as well as an online Fast-Flip eBook version that is accessible on Lincoln’s Web site. Lincoln says its online catalog features book-like navigation, making Lincoln’s entire product line more easily accessible. The 2010 catalog displays all of Lincoln Electric’s key products, including
Ohio Technical College Recognized as One of Northeast Ohio’s Fastest-Growing Companies
For the second year in a row, Ohio Technical College – a provider of specialized technical training in a wide variety of transportation fields, including collision repair – has been awarded the Weatherhead 100 Award by Case Weatherhead School of Management and The Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE). The 2009 Weatherhead 100 Award recognizes the
DuPont Performance Coatings Offering EPA 6H Rule Training
DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) says it has developed a field training process to help customers comply with the requirements of the EPA’s 6H Rule. This rule has been established to control the emissions of target HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants) in the collision center environment and the surrounding community. This field training, available from local DuPont
DETOURS: Art Exhibit, Anyone?
What better place to hold an art exhibit than at a body shop? After all, smoothing the wrinkles out of panels without ever letting anyone know you were there can be considered fine art itself. Marrying both seems natural. No one has to convince Giovanna Tanzillo of that. The co-owner of Uptown Body & Frame
Employee Retention is Key to Continued Success
Companies that build and maintain a superior workforce will have a long-term competitive advantage in their marketplaces. Here are some strategies for doing just that.
Waterborne Work Station
With its multi-stage filtration system and self- contained en-closure, the Mobile Work Station 1-1/2-hp series provides a clean work area for prepping, sanding or limited high-quality painting. It also provides sufficient airflow to dry waterborne products. A recirculation system maximizes workspace and productivity and reduces energy costs. Call (800) 242-6870 or visit www.shop-pro.com.
Clean Compressed Air
The Water Win CDH (Clean-Dry-Hot) works with your existing compressed air system and spraygun to clean and condition the supply air. The CDH Provides temperature control over supply air, heats up to 135°F and works with waterborne and solventborne paints. Call (800) 868-3033 or visit www.spraybooths.com.
Protect Your Booth
Booth Wrap 4X is a four-layer paint booth liner protection system that keeps booths protected four times longer and reduces application downtime by 75 percent. Haldon Company introduced self-adhesive weather barrier and protective film for the auto body industry and continues to be the leader in product innovation. Other Haldon Company products include Crash Wrap,
