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Porsche Approves Celette for 2020 911 Carrera Collision Repairs

April 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

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AkzoNobel Approved by BMW in 44 Countries

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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Drew Technologies Diagnostics Approved for Honda’s ProFirst Certified Network

August 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Approvals, Drew Technologies, OEM Certification

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

July 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Awards, BASF, Europe, Jaguar Land Rover

Spanesi Receives Global Collision Repair Equipment Approval from Ford

May 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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Drew Technologies’ Diagnostics Approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

DriveCRASH, Drew Technologies’ collision repair-focused diagnostic platform, has been officially approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network. GM approved DriveCRASH as a Diagnostic Scan Tool that can provide full OEM coverage, including read/clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), data PIDs, Special Functions/Output controls and SPS reprogramming.  DriveCRASH combines Drew Technologies’ CarDAQ-Plus 3 J2534 interface […]

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AirPro Diagnostics Approved for Subaru Collision Repair Network

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics is proud to announce that Subaru engineers have tested, certified and approved the AirPro scan tool for use by Subaru Certified Collision Network participants. Subaru is the latest manufacturer, following a similar announcement by General Motors last week, to test and validate that AirPro’s comprehensive scanning and service solution meets their requirements.  “This […]

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AirPro Meets GM Collision Repair Network Requirements

March 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced that General Motors engineers at its Global Technical Center in Warren, Mich., tested the AirPro scan tool utilizing GM GDS 2 software and certified that the system meets GM requirements for their network of collision repairers.  AirPro Diagnostics provides remote OEM diagnostic scanning, programming, safety system and ADAS calibrations servicing all makes […]

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Bentley Releases 2019 Glasurit Refinish Training Schedule

February 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bentley Glasurit Training Schedule

Bentley Motors released its training course schedule for Glasurit, the BASF refinish paint line that holds exclusive global approval for Bentley repairs. The training courses will be instructor-led for paint technicians who work within the Bentley Accredited Bodyshop Network, or are in the process of accreditation. The following courses will be held at BASF training […]

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Kent Automotive Receives Honda Approvals

January 16, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kent Automotive, a brand of Lawson Products, Inc., (NASDAQ:LAWS), announced Honda has awarded Kent 49 product endorsements covering 10 product categories. The OEM recommended products include seal sealers and adhesives, plastic repair products, corrosion protection and sound dampening items used in collision and auto body repair in Honda and Acura vehicles. The Kent products are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Approvals, Kent Automotive

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