Axalta Coating Systems Celebrates Sale of 40,000th Spectrophotometer
As a leader in color matching technology, Axalta says it pioneered the development of portable colorimeters then spectrophotometers, and also states it was the first in the industry to offer a device that measures color and flake appearance in 2011.
PPG Salutes Paralyzed Veterans of America at SEMA
Hosting veterans from Paralyzed Veterans of America at its SEMA booth was PPG’s way of saying thank you to the men and women of the armed forces who have sacrificed so much for the nation.
SEMA VIDEO: Advanced Measurement Systems
Advanced Measurement Systems demoed its completely cordless and battery-operated Spectre measuring system at the 2016 SEMA Show.
BASF-painted Show Cars Earn High Praise at 2016 SEMA
Vehicles painted with Glasurit and R-M lines won the Chevrolet Design Award, Ford Motor Company Design Award, Battle of the Builders Finalists and Mothers Shine Award Finalists.
Last Chance for Pro Spot’s Big November Rebate
Manufacturer’s rebate includes $2,500 off welders and more.
PPG Wins Big at SEMA
PPG claimed an array of awards and recognition at the recent SEMA Show held Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Axalta Expert Discusses How to Win in the Modern Competitive Marketplace
North America services manager Steve Trapp’s SEMA presentation, “Selling and Marketing in an Increasingly Competitive Marketplace,” took place at the SEMA Show and was part of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ Repairer Driven Education series.
Federal Marshals Shut Down Booth of Chinese Trademark and Patent Infringer at SEMA
Products from the booth of Wenzhou T&E Industrial Co., Ltd., that infringed on SATA’s patents and trademarks were seized, including spray guns and other tools, motor parts, catalogs, posters, order books and also laptops and cell phones.
Garmat 2016 Sharp Shooter Contest Winners Announced
The contest was designed to recognize quality paint techs and shop owners who use Garmat equipment, and judging was based on the shop owner and paint techs’ dedication to providing quality paint jobs, superior customer service, attention to safety and overall equipment knowledge.
Cam Miller Wins SEMA Battle of the Builders with PPG-painted 1969 Camaro
HS Customs painter Cort Sessions gave the car its gleaming finish using PPG’s Deltron DBC2000 Basecoat, Global Refinish System D8188 Glamor LV Clearcoat and custom mixes along with other Deltron, Vibrance Collection and Envirobase High Performance products.
Iconic Car from American Graffiti Gets a Facelift with Axalta Paint
Axalta revealed the recently restored car at its Engineered for Speed booth at the 2016 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Valspar Automotive Recognizes “Mavericks of Color” in New Matrix Automotive Finishes Campaign
The new campaign stars Ryan Evans from History’s “Counting Cars” and Danny “the Count” Koker’s Counts Kustom garage in Las Vegas, shop owner Cody Lumpkin from Dick Lumpkins Auto Body in Piqua, Ohio, and Shop Manager Shane Marchyshyn from Automotive Services Inc. in Columbus, Ohio.
