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.
How They Work: Air Compressors
Air compressors are literally the energy behind our shops’ most vital systems. And there have been numerous changes to the air compressor industry since your grandfather put in that old piston air compressor back in 1963.
Electronics – Changing the Game
New vehicle electronics packages are creating a lot of frustration in the industry. And there may not be any easy solution.
Universal Technical Institute Opening New Campus In Greater Los Angeles Market
The new campus has the capacity to train up to 800 students who can complete their education in automotive technology, diesel technology and collision repair and refinish technology, and be ready to work in 11 to 18 months.
Automotive Recyclers Association Files Class Action Against Takata Corporation Regarding Airbag Recall
Association seeks recovery for nationwide class of businesses burdened with defective inventory.
Measuring Color
Color match is painters’ most common problem. Treat the spectrophotometer your shop uses with great care, and it will make your paint shop more productive every day.
All Roads Lead to SEMA
Ah, November. Summer’s long gone, the days are getting shorter by the minute and the holidays are right around the corner. But while most of the country is starting to cool down for winter, things are just beginning to heat up in Vegas. Notorious for being the biggest and arguably the best automotive show in
Quest Specialty Chemicals Aims to Become Major Global Coatings Company Through Acquisitions
If you own a coatings company with a recognizable brand, a leading market position and an entrepreneurial management team with a growth culture, Quest Specialty Chemicals’ CEO Doug Mattscheck wants to talk to you. Quest has acquired 10 companies in the last 10 years – three since Mattscheck became CEO in 2012 – and he
Detours: It’s Good to Be Here
A recent trip across the pond gave Scott Shriber some insight into the European automotive and collision industries.
NACE/CARS in the Motor City
The 2014 NACE/CARS Expo & Conference is taking place July 30-Aug. 2, and what better place to have it than Detroit?
