Paint Problem Troubleshooting
Collision repair facilities today face many challenges with paint. Here are some common problems and how to overcome them.
AkzoNobel Launches 2021 Paint the Future Startup Challenge in China
Forging an even stronger connection with startups in a key market, AkzoNobel will launch its next regional startup challenge in China in March 2021.
CAPA Approves New Standard for Replica Wheels
The standard applies to wheels made by independent manufacturers as a cost-effective replacement for damaged products.
Vehicle Service Group Expands Madison, Ind., Facility
The $7 million makeover will include a new paint line, improved manufacturing flow and greatly increased manufacturing capacity.
Painters Supply & Equipment Expands into Mid-Atlantic U.S.
An affiliate of Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) has acquired Nyquist, Inc., adding five locations in the Mid-Atlantic region.
BASF Signs Preferred Supplier Partnership with Jaguar Land Rover in Asia Pacific
Under the agreement, the partners will commit to a long-term strategic collaboration that enables them to exceed the industry standard in vehicle body repair and paint refinish.
SEM Expands Product Offering with New Plastic Masking Film
In this all-new category for SEM, four plastic sheeting options offer reliable and easy to use masking films.
The Labor Rate: Where We Stand in 2020
With labor rates still suppressed in 2020, it’s time for shops to understand their economics and get paid for all the procedures they do.
Inventory Management: Clips, Fasteners and Paint and Materials
Those pesky clips and fasteners are typically less than 1% of the total RO dollars but are absolutely an essential part of a correct and timely repair.
BASF to Supply Paint Products to Chinese Rideshare Company
BASF and DiDi have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, where Xiaoju Autocare, a subsidiary of DiDi, is headquartered.