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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, BASF, Bentley, Training Schedule

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

Axalta’s Cromax Brand Added to Porsche Approval List

December 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Porsche AG has added Cromax to its list of approved refinish paint brands, making all three of Axalta’s premium global refinish brands,  Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox, authorized for use by Porsche AG dealerships and body shops worldwide. Axalta has held technical approval with Porsche AG for more than 20 years with Spies Hecker and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Axalta Coating Systems, Porsche

ProSpot Receives Global Approval from VW/Audi

September 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProSpot announced that Volkswagen/Audi has approved Pro Spot’s SP-5.3 MIG/MAG Welder globally. The welder passed tests for Aluminum, CuSi (Silicon Bronze) and Steel. “On behalf of the Pro Spot team, I am very satisfied getting this approval from VW/Audi,” says Pro Spot President, Ron Olsson.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Audi, ProSpot International, Volkswagen

BASF’s Glasurit Brand Named Preferred Supplier with Mercedes-Benz Australia

September 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Glasurit, BASF’s premium automotive refinishing brand, has been named the preferred supplier for refinishing paint for all Mercedes-Benz Autobody Repairers in Australia and New Zealand. “Our partnership with Mercedes-Benz in Australia and New Zealand is about more than just delivering high-quality refinishing paint. It also offers Mercedes-Benz Autobody Repairers with access to our leading training […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Australia, BASF, Mercedes-Benz, New Zealand

Kent Automotive Announces Ford and General Motors Approvals

August 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kent Automotive, a brand of Lawson Products, Inc., (NASDAQ:LAWS) and the collision repair industry supplier of products and inventory management solutions, announced it has received additional OEM endorsements. Kent Automotive offers more than 80 Ford and General Motors OEM approved and OEM recommended parts and products for vehicle repair. Kent Automotive OEM approved and recommended […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Kent Automotive

Car-O-Liner Vacuum Systems Receive GM and Jaguar Land Rover Approvals

May 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car-O-Liner announced that General Motors and Jaguar Land Rover have both approved Car-O-Liner vacuum products for use in their collision repair centers. General Motors will incorporate Car-O-Liner’s complete line of CleanPrep Vacuum systems for their aluminum repair center, as well as their body shop, collision and refinishing service. Jaguar Land Rover has added Car-O-Liner’s CleanPrep […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Car-O-Liner, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover

AkzoNobel and Mercedes-Benz China Announce Supplier Agreement

May 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel has become the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China, the country’s leading luxury auto brand. The agreement means the company has become a certified supplier of vehicle refinishes to more than 50 auto companies in China over the last 20 years. “Becoming the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China shows […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, Approvals, China, Mercedes-Benz

Car-O-Liner Announces Nissan and Infiniti Collision Repair Equipment Approvals

March 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car-O-Liner announced the approval from Nissan and Infiniti for the following collision repair products: CR200 Short Cycle Steel and Aluminum Spotter Aluminum Workstation including the CR200 Spotter NWS 1200 Nitrogen Plastic Welder Car-O-Liner’s Aluminum Workstation employs the short cycle weld process of the CR200 while using keys, studs and pins for effective dent repairs. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Car-O-Liner, Infiniti, Nissan

Bentley Releases Glasurit Refinish Training Schedule

February 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bentley Training Schedule

Bentley has released its training course schedule for Glasurit, the BASF refinish paint line with 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 alignment in the industry between OEMs and collision shops […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, BASF, Bentley, Training Schedule

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