PPG to Acquire Automotive Refinish Products Manufacturer SEM Products, Inc.
PPG today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire SEM Products, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products.
LORD Corporation Introduces Fusor 231/234 Sound Dampening Material
Designed for OEMs and the collision repair industry, Fusor 231/234 reduces noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) on vehicle metal panels when placed between any outer skin and inner structure where sound dampening is required.
BASF to Host Repair Shop Educational Sessions at SEMA 2018
BASF Refinish Automotive Coatings will be conducting two educational sessions as part of the SCRS RDE series at the 2018 SEMA Show, as well as sponsoring the SCRS RDE OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit.
PPG Scientist Receives Top Honor from American Chemical Society
PPG has announced that Dr. Shanti Swarup, PPG senior scientist, coatings research and development, polymer synthesis, was named a recipient of the 2019 National Award in Applied Polymer Science, administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Adhesive Collision Repair: Everything You Need to Know
Why adhesive collision repair, or glue-pulling, is grabbing hold – and what you need to know about it.
Kent Automotive Approved by Ford, GM
Kent Automotive now offers more than 80 Ford and General Motors OEM-approved and recommended parts and products for vehicle repair.
Auto Body Equipment and Supplies That I Like – Part III
In any industry where the labor times are presented as a “flat rate,” the key to making a profit is to do the work in less time than allowed while still producing a safe and accurate repair. Here is some technology that can help.
Standard Operating Procedures for Heavy Duty Truck Repair Now Available from 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced it has created an online Heavy Duty Truck Repair Center to offer all of the solutions, SOPs and repair processes to repair professionals who focus on heavy duty trucks.
Auto Body Equipment and Supplies That I Like – Part II
Few consumable products are more commonplace in body shops than sandpaper, yet their cost varies widely. So which one would I buy? Here’s a brief overview of the technology involved.
In Collision Repair, Every Procedure Is Significant
Not every part or procedure is life-threatening, but even the most insignificant thing can damage your reputation.
