New Products of the Week
A review of some of the latest products featured on bodyshopbusiness.com.
AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Water-based Products
The company will supply its full water-based Sikkens range to provide Porsche China with a complete water-based solution for its refinishing needs.
Trend Alert: Glue Pull Repair with KECO
Jason Stahl interviews KECO Body Repair Products President Chris White on the growing trend of glue pull repair.
VinFast Partners with I-CAR for Collision Repair Training
VinFast, the first Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, announced that I-CAR’s Gold Class shop level credentialing will be a requirement for its U.S. repair network.
KECO Tabs New Market at HD Repair Forum
KECO Body Repair Products attended the recent HD Repair Forum in Fort Worth, Texas, where they showcased their glue pulling systems to the heavy-duty collision industry.
Autel, Repairify Partner on Remote Diagnostics, Calibrations
Repairify and Autel U.S. announced an agreement for the delivery of Repairify’s OEM remote solutions for diagnostics, calibrations and programming through Autel’s remote-capable products across North America.
Transtar Acquires Pro Form Products
Transtar Holding Company has announced the acquisition of Pro Form Products, an automotive refinishing and repair products company headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
President Biden: Consumers Deserve Right to Repair
As President Biden prepared for the State of the Union address, the White House reaffirmed the president’s support for consumers’ right to repair their products however and wherever they choose.
Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show Set for May 19-20, 2023
Following the huge success of the inaugural Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show last year, the associations hosting the show are doubling the size of the event for 2023.
Congress Signals Support for Consumers’ Right to Repair
Congress is telling the FTC to “prioritize investigations and enforcement” to protect consumers from what the CAR Coalition calls “unfair practices” by the automakers.