Technology advances 3M ‘connected bodyshop’ vision and provides collision repair shop owners and managers more access to data for enhanced productivity. 3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced that it has acquired the technology assets of LeanTec, a provider of digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket segment in the United States and Canada. The acquisition will […]
3M Reports Fourth-Quarter Sales of $8.6 Billion, Up 0.3% Compared to 2020
Sales in automotive aftermarket up nearly 13% for the full 2021 compared to pandemic impacted 2020. 3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported fourth-quarter sales of $8.6 billion, up 0.3 percent year-on-year. Organic local-currency sales increased 1.3 percent year-on-year. For the full year sales were $35.4 billion, up 9.9 percent year-on-year and organic local-currency sales increased 8.8 […]
Dale Ross Named Recycled Rides Program Manager at National Auto Body Council
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that Dale Ross has joined the organization as the program manager for the NABC Recycled Rides initiative. Ross will lead the popular NABC program that has gifted more than 2,750 vehicles to families in need since it was launched in 2007. Ross is a veteran of the collision […]
3M Safety & Industrial Group to Promote Skilled Trades as Part of New Corporate Equity Commitments
To drive greater equity in its communities, 3M announced it has set new equity-related commitments within each of our four business groups. 3M’s Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG) that includes the automotive aftermarket as well as personal safety, electric markets and others will focus on promoting skilled trades The commitments will leverage the power […]
3M Workers in South Dakota Made 1 Billion N95s During Pandemic
Reached milestone in 20 months since pandemic began. When 3M Aberdeen, S.D., got the call to ramp-up production of N95 respirators in January 2020 to help respond to the pandemic, the scale of the work ahead was massive. But by adding hundreds of people and expanding the plant and production lines, Aberdeen helped bring monthly […]
DCR Systems and National Coatings and Supplies Announce Partnership
NCS will provide AkzoNobel paint and 3M products to all DCR Systems locations, assist with network expansion to auto dealer community. DCR Systems announced a partnership with National Coatings and Supplies (NCS), the Paint, Body and Equipment (PBE) distributor with an established national presence. As part of the new arrangement, NCS will provide AkzoNobel paint […]
3M’s Mark Algie to Retire
Algie served on numerous industry boards during 35-year industry career. Mark Algie, End-User Key Account Director for 3M, announced he will retire June 1 after a 35+year career with the company. Algie joined 3M in 1985 as a Territory Representative for 3M’s Automotive Trades Division and served in numerous sales and key accounts roles for […]
ASE Webinar Friday Focused on Collision Repair for Commercial HD Vehicles
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, May 21 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) entitled “Collision Repair for Commercial HD Vehicles.” Although a truck operates in a similar way as an automobile, the truck’s size often requires larger repair equipment and larger repair space. During […]
3M Invests in asTech Parent Repairify
Strategic investment will help scanning and calibration firm expand in Americas and Europe. Repairify, Inc., known for its asTech device and remote scanning, programing, and calibration services, today announced a strategic investment from 3M. The investment from 3M will help Repairify further expand and accelerate its proprietary tools, technology and service offerings across the Americas […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Six New Board Members
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Trustees. The six Board of Trustees members who joined in 2020 include: Tom Brown, 3M Paul Folino, LKQ Corporation Brenda Hogen, PartsTrader Ken Hudson, Farmers Insurance Scott Kohl, Liberty Mutual Insurance Sandee Lindorfer, Allstate Insurance Company Tom Wolf, […]
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