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Diamond Standard Says Study Indicates ‘Acceptable Variance’ Among Parts Exists

Diamond Standard has released a study of four OEMs’ front bumper reinforcement bars that uncovers differences in weight, thickness, tensile and yield strength properties between the same parts. The aftermarket parts supplier says this proves that "equivalency" has an acceptable range of variance that doesn’t affect performance, restraint systems and vehicle safety. Diamond Standard claims

Diamond Standard Considering Domestic Plant Dedicated to Alternative Radiator Supports

A meeting on alternative parts and parts testing and to address concerns over substandard parts between Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Congressman Steve Cohen and Michael O’Neal, president of Diamond Standard Parts was held July 20 on Capitol Hill. During the discussion, a sidebar question was initiated by Speier: "What do we need to do to get

Mike O’Neal And Diamond Standard Companies Awarded ABPA Presidential Award for Bringing Forth a Standard For Structural Parts

At the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) Awards Ceremonies held in Indianapolis, Mike O’Neal, president of Reflexxion Automotive and Diamond Standard, was honored when his companies were named recipients of the Presidential Award. The award is bestowed by the president of the ABPA to the company selected as the outstanding Member Company of ABPA that

Diamond Standard Director of Engineering Elected to CAPA Tech Committee

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has announced the election of Fred Hoyle, Diamond Standard’s director of engineering at the Production Bumper Stampings Inc. (PBSI) manufacturing division to its Technical Committee. “Fred brings to the table over 30 years of experience and demonstrated knowledge in automotive OEM tool and die design, as well as precision-engineering

Diamond Standard Expands Part Traceability with New Labeling Standard

Diamond Standard announced it has created a new part identification standard to allow “cradle-to-grave” traceability of its products. “In response to the industry need to control structural parts’ substitution, facilitate correct parts identification for shops and provide cradle-to-grave traceability, Diamond Standard created a labeling standard considered by NSF International as ‘medical grade,’” said Diamond Standard

Diamond Standard Parts Is Newest SCRS Corporate Member

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Diamond Standard Parts is its newest corporate member. Diamond Standard Parts is a U.S.-based parts manufacturer. For over a decade, the company has been a champion for aftermarket parts quality, exemplifying its commitment by applying the highest possible standards to its own set of products, SCRS

CAPA Releases New Bumper Standard, Enlists IIHS for Crash Tests

The Technical Committee of the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has approved the CAPA 501 Standard for the certification of aftermarket bumper parts, which includes steel bumpers (front and rear), steel reinforcements (rebars), bumper brackets and energy absorbers. CAPA also enlisted the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) to evaluate the crashworthiness of a vehicle

Certified Steel Bumpers

Diamond Standard Certified Front Steel Bumpers are 100 percent CAPA certified and are the only U.S.-made plated and painted front steel bumpers.

CAR Coalition Opposes New Right-to-Repair Pact

The CAR Coalition has questioned the impetus behind a new Right-to-Repair Pact between organizations affiliated with the auto manufacturers.

CAR Coalition Announces PartsTrader as Newest Member

The CAR Coalition announced that PartsTrader has joined the organization.