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Opus IVS Diagnostic Tools Approved for Use in the Subaru Certified Collision Network

November 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS announced Subaru of America, Inc. has approved the DriveSafe and ScanSafe diagnostic tools for use within the Subaru Certified Collision Network. The DriveSafe and ScanSafe devices both utilize OEM Subaru SSM3 and SSM4 software and the OEM Denso DST-vehicle communication interface. “Opus IVS is excited to be selected as an approved partner with […]

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Volkswagen AG Approves Car-O-Liner Resistance Spot Welder

April 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

VAS 6755A

Car-O-Liner announced it has received another prestigious approval from Volkswagen Automotive Group for its VAS 6755A fully automatic resistance spot welder. “We are proud to announce the newest addition to our Volkswagen-approved systems, the Car-O-Liner VAS 6755A welder,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “The VAS6755A resistance welder was certified by third-party testing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Car-O-Liner, Volkswagen, Welding

BASF Extends Refinish Commercial Supplier Agreement with Mercedes- Benz in Asia Pacific Region

March 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF has recently secured a multi-year contract with Mercedes-Benz in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region that extends its longstanding, commercially approved supplier status with the car company to Australia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The agreement, which builds upon its agreement with Mercedes-Benz in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, includes its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Asia, Australia, BASF, Japan, Malaysia, Mercedes-Benz, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

Farmers Insurance Returns to Louisiana Auto Insurance Market

March 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has approved rate and form filings for Farmers Insurance (Farmers), the nation’s ninth largest property and casualty insurer, to return to the Louisiana market this month with auto, homeowners, condo and renters insurance. “The addition of a major national company to the roster of insurers offering property and automobile insurance […]

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Mercedes-Benz AG Approves Axalta Refinish Brands in 8 Asia-Pacific Markets Until 2025

March 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mercedes-Benz AG has renewed its approval of Spies Hecker and Standox, two of the premium, global refinish brands of Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings. Effective April 1, 2021, Spies Hecker and Standox are once again approved for use across the Mercedes-Benz network in eight Asian-Pacific (APAC) markets, until March 31, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Asia, Axalta Coating Systems, Mercedes-Benz

PPG Delfleet One Paint System Approved by Daimler Truck North America

February 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Delfleet One Truck

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has approved PPG Delfleet One Paint System for warranty and aftermarket repairs on its Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Covering the full commercial transportation color palette, the system offers volatile organic compound (VOC) ratings of 1.5 pounds per gallon for basecoat, direct gloss and matte […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Daimler Truck North America, Freightliner, PPG Industries, Western Star

asTech Certified to Support the GM Collision Repair Network Diagnostics

February 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

asTech, a Repairify Inc. company, announced it is providing GM with key scanning, diagnostics, and calibration solutions. “asTech provides the right service, tools, and quality technicians to provide proper repair and customer safety,” stated Jake Rodenroth, asTech Director of OEM and Industry Technical Relations. “As product development continues, and as we see more EV vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, asTech, General Motors

BASF’s RODIM Brand Receives BMW Approval in 44 Countries

December 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rodim logo

BASF’s RODIM brand has been approved in 44 countries around the world For the next two years, BASF becomes a preferred partner for the sales of paint related products (PRP) to the BMW global refinish network. RODIM joins BASF’s premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M that are existing preferred partners for the supply of paint […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, BASF, BMW

Car-O-Liner Structural Repair Equipment Approved for Mercedes-Benz USA

November 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car-O-Liner announced that Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has approved Car-O-Liner structural repair equipment and tools for use in Mercedes Certified Collision Centers. The recommended products include the BenchRack 5500, 6300, EVO Fixturing and Vision X3 measuring.  “Our entire team is excited to be a part of the MBUSA Certified Collision Center Program,” said Tim Garner, market […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Car-O-Liner, Mercedes-Benz

Spanesi Welders Approved for Tesla Collision Repair

May 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The article you requested has been removed at the request of Spanesi. Updated 5/18/2020

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Approvals, Spanesi, Tesla

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