BASF Invests $40 Million to Expand Automotive Coatings Production in North America
The investments add capacity to the company’s production plants in Greenville, Ohio, and Tultitlan, Mexico.
TEKNA Primer Spray Gun Produces Large Spray Patterns with Even Material Distribution
The new TEKNA Primer spray gun from DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing is designed to spray all types of primers, surfacers, fillers and polyesters.
Complex Automotive Refinishes of Today
Even though refinishes today are more complex than ever before, every generation of painter has experienced challenges. It really comes down to the painter’s mindset.
Custom Paint Lessons From My ’74 Suzuki TS-250 Scrambler
Last month, I talked about my first acrylic enamel complete on a ratty MGB. This month, I’ll tell you the story of my 1974 Suzuki TS-250 scrambler (a style currently called dual-sport) that was my first personal effort at a three-stage candy paint job.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Posts Third-Quarter Training Schedule
Courses will take place from July 11 through Sept. 21 at locations across the country.
Surf City Garage Introduces Next-Generation ClayZilla XL
Surf City Garage has introduced its next-generation ClayZilla XL, an all-in-one clay bar replacement and scratch eliminator system.
BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Groups Approved for I-CAR Platinum Credit Points
In 2017, each performance group member will receive seven I-CAR Platinum points for meetings they attend, helping them maintain I-CAR Platinum status each year.
AkzoNobel to Contribute Advanced Coatings Technology for Ocean Cleanup Equipment
As part of an effort to remove the several trillion pieces of plastic from the world’s oceans, AkzoNobel said it will provide advanced biocide-free coatings technology for all the devices and equipment used by The Ocean Cleanup over the next five years.
AkzoNobel Announces PPG has Withdrawn Acquisition Proposal
AkzoNobel CEO Ton Büchner says company will focus on pursuing its strategy of accelerating sustainable growth and profitability.
Sherwin-Williams Gets Green Light to Complete Valspar Deal
Federal regulators in the United States and Canada have given Sherwin-Williams the go-ahead to complete its previously announced acquisition of Valspar.
Downdraft Side-Exhaust Spraybooth Comes with Full Paint and Curing System
The UniCure Zapper 3006 is a downdraft side-exhaust spraybooth that comes standard with a full paint and curing system.
Valspar Expands Production Capacity for Automotive Refinish Coatings
Recent technology and equipment upgrades at locations in Garland, Texas, and Pittsburgh have ramped up manufacturing volumes and increased filling and storage capacity for select brands within the Valspar Automotive portfolio.
