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PPG Delfleet One Paint System Approved by Daimler Truck North America

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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 […]

asTech Certified to Support the GM Collision Repair Network Diagnostics

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

Porsche Approves Celette for 2020 911 Carrera Collision Repairs

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Celette announced that Porsche North America has selected the Cameleon Premium Universal Fixture System for collision repair of the 2020 911 Carrera (992) and future models. The Cameleon system integrates with all Celette benches and Jigging systems on the market today. A new concept for precision structural repairs and measurement, the system offers a complete […]

AkzoNobel Approved by BMW in 44 Countries

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The BMW Group has approved AkzoNobel as a supplier of automotive refinish products and services to a large part of its distribution network around the world. The deal came into effect on February 1. Covering 44 countries, the agreement means that the company’s premium Sikkens and Lesonal brands are now approved for paint repairs of […]

Drew Technologies Diagnostics Approved for Honda’s ProFirst Certified Network

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DriveCRASH, Drew Technologies’ collision-focused diagnostic platform, has been accepted by American Honda’s ProFirst Certified Collision Network for complete vehicle scanning. DriveCRASH utilizes Honda’s Diagnostic Software (HDS/i-HDS) in conjunction with DrewTech’s CarDAQ-Plus3 J2534 vehicle communication hardware interface to accurately provide the following vehicle data through remote scanning services: All modules DTC scans using HDS/i-HDS Passenger Seat […]

BASF Named Preferred Partners of Jaguar Land Rover Europe, Receives Global OEM Award

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) European headquarters recently signed a cooperation agreement with Glasurit and R-M, BASF’s refinish paint brands. BASF also received a Global Purchasing Excellence Award from JLR. As JLR’s sole preferred paint partners, they will not only supply the refinish products and color matching systems but also provide dedicated program managers via service […]

Spanesi Receives Global Collision Repair Equipment Approval from Ford

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Spanesi Americas announced collision repair equipment and technology has earned Global Certification from the Ford Motor Company. In a letter dated April 2, Gerry Bonanni, Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Paint & Body Senior Technical Engineer at Ford Motor Company, wrote, “After our combined development and testing efforts at the Ford Paint and Body Technology […]

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