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 […]
Drew Technologies’ Diagnostics Approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network
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 […]
AirPro Diagnostics Approved for Subaru Collision Repair Network
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 […]
AirPro Meets GM Collision Repair Network Requirements
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 […]
Bentley Releases 2019 Glasurit Refinish 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 […]
Kent Automotive Receives Honda Approvals
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 […]
Axalta’s Cromax Brand Added to Porsche Approval List
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 […]
ProSpot Receives Global Approval from VW/Audi
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.
BASF’s Glasurit Brand Named Preferred Supplier with Mercedes-Benz Australia
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 […]
Kent Automotive Announces Ford and General Motors Approvals
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 […]