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 […]
Car-O-Liner Vacuum Systems Receive GM and Jaguar Land Rover Approvals
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 […]
AkzoNobel and Mercedes-Benz China Announce Supplier Agreement
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 […]
Car-O-Liner Announces Nissan and Infiniti Collision Repair Equipment Approvals
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 […]
Bentley Releases Glasurit Refinish 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 […]
Spies Hecker Renews Three-Year Agreement with Volkswagen Group UK
Spies Hecker, one of the refinish paint brands of Axalta Coating Systems, announced it has maintained its preferred paint partner status with the Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) in a three-year contract renewal. Mark Andrews, National Sales Manager for Axalta in the UK & Ireland, says, “Spies Hecker and Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) have worked closely […]
SEM Products Announces Collision Repair Approvals from FCA
SEM announced that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) now officially recommends 14 SEM products for use in collision repair facilities in accordance with FCA repair procedures. Outlined below, these products can be used as dictated by brand and part # or “equivalent” on repair procedures outlined by FCA Technical Service Bulletins (TSB). Adhesives 40202 Dual-Mix Quick […]