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Precision Diagnostics Receives Ford Collision & Glass Certification Approval

November 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Precision Diagnostics recently earned approval as an authorized service partner on Ford’s Collision & Glass Certification program for ADAS calibrations. Tom McGuire, Co-founder and COO of Precision Diagnostics, said, “We’re excited to be part of the FCCN as we are always looking for ways to help demonstrate the depth of our service offering and providing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Diagnostics, Ford, Precision Diagnostics, Recalibration

AirPro Approved for Ford Collision and Glass Certification Programs

November 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced Ford’s approval as a diagnostics and calibrations provider for shops participating in the vehicle manufacturer’s collision repair and glass certification programs. “This approval is yet another example of AirPro’s commitment to meeting OE approvals.  AirPro is now an approved diagnostics and calibrations provider for the Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) as well […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, Diagnostics, Ford, Recalibration

Onwings Automotive Refinish System Receives CESVI Certification in Mexico, Central and Latin America

October 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Shanghai, China-based Donglai Technology Company announced that its Onwings automotive refinish system has been Certified by CESVI International in Toluca, Mexico as a CESVI approved repair system for CESVI Certified Collision Shops throughout Mexico, Central and Latin America. “After thorough analysis and testing of Onwings products we are proud to welcome Donglai as a Certified […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Certification, CESVI, Donglai Technology Company

AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Water-Based Refinish Products

June 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it has received approval to supply its water-based refinish products to Porsche China, one of the vehicle manufacturer’s biggest markets. The company will supply its full water-based Sikkens range, including basecoats, primer and clearcoats, to provide Porsche China with a complete water-based solution for its refinishing needs. “We’re delighted to partner with one […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Approvals, China, Porsche, Waterborne

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Opus IVS, Subaru

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Farmers Insurance, Louisiana

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

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