Tradiebot Introduces Virtual Spray-Painting Training Simulator
Tradiebot has announced the launch of SprayVIS, a virtual reality spray-painting training simulator and software designed for the next generation of trade school students.
SATA Introduces SEMA Special Edition SATAjet X 5500 Hippie
SATA has announced that it will be displaying its new special-edition spray gun “Hippie” at the 2019 SEMA Show.
CCAR, ACC Release Automotive Refinishing Safety Video
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have announced the launch of a new automotive refinishing safety practices video that is now available on YouTube.
Reducing Your Paint & Materials Cost
Today’s mission is focused on how PBE distributors can help reduce P&M cost in order to improve P&M profitability and increase output.
Axalta Sells 60,000th Spectrophotometer
Axalta has announced it has sold its 60,000 spectrophotometer, with 10,000 sold in the past 15 months. The rapid increase in recent sales is attributed mainly to a strong global digitization trend.
Doctor Gun, I Presume?
One man who is still around who taught me about both spray guns and selling PBE products with enthusiasm was Doctor Gun.
Refinish: Separating Your Body Shop from the Competition
How can we showcase our refinishing skills in a manner that separates us from other shops and drives business to our door?
Global Finishing Solutions Engineer Appointed Chair of ASSP Z9 Committee
Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced that its senior mechanical engineer, Geoff Raifsnider, has been appointed chair of the American Society of Safety Professionals’ Z9 Health and Safety Standards for Ventilation Systems committee.
The Evolution of Spray Guns
Both spray gun technology and the cost of spray guns have increased dramatically since I first wrote about them in the September 1991 issue of BodyShop Business.
Axalta Highlights Partnerships, Paint at NSRA’s 50th Anniversary Street Rod Nationals
Axalta has announced its North American Refinish show plan that includes a paint sponsorship, education session on Cromax EZ and exhibition of six custom builds.
BASF’s Glasurit, R-M Partners with Jaguar Land Rover Europe
BASF has announced that Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) European headquarters recently signed a cooperation agreement with the company’s Glasurit and R-M refinish paint brands.
BASF Spain Inaugurates Renovated Refinish Competence Center
BASF announced that its Refinish Competence Center at BASF Spain in Marchamalo has celebrated its official reopening.