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BMW Renews Approval of Axalta Refinish Brands in 40 Countries

May 19, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW Group has renewed its approval of the Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) Spies Hecker and Standox brands for the repair of BMW passenger cars. The endorsement applies to the BMW Group service network in 40 countries around the world, from Albania to the United Arab Emirates, and follows a series of rigorous tests of both […]

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Opel Approves Axalta Coating Systems Global Refinish Brands in Belgium and Luxembourg

April 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox, the three global premium refinish brands of Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), have been approved for use in all Opel dealers and body shops in Belgium and Luxembourg. The technical and commercial approval comes after intensive and thorough tests were conducted by the car manufacturer to ensure all three refinish […]

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Axalta and General Motors UK Renew Three-Year Agreement

March 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) in the UK and General Motors UK have renewed their three-year agreement that names Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands – Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox – officially approved suppliers for paint repairs on Vauxhall in the UK. “General Motors and Axalta have a long-standing relationship both in the UK and […]

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Pro Spot Receives Tesla Approval for Aluminum Welding

December 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pro Spot International announced the recent Tesla approval of the SP Series MIG Welders including the SP-5 Smart MIG and the new SP-5.3 Double Pulse 3-Phase Smart MIG. These welders are approved for aluminum welding during structural repairs on Model S and Model X. “Congratulations to the entire Pro Spot team,” says Ron Olsson, President […]

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Sherwin-Williams Approved by American Honda

September 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. approved Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes paints for its warranty and goodwill repairs. Included in the approval are Sherwin-Williams AWX Performance Plus waterborne system and Ultra 7000 solventborne refinish system. “Sherwin-Williams has supported American Honda for many years, so we are proud to be included in the latest issued approved paint lines […]

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AkzoNobel Receives American Honda Approval

September 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Honda Motor Company has recently released a service bulletin naming AkzoNobel and its brands Sikkens and Lesonal as approved paint lines to be used by anyone performing paint repairs paid for by American Honda.  “It is a huge honor to once again receive a vote of trust and confidence from American Honda Motor Company […]

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American Honda Approves PPG Refinish

September 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG announced it has received approval from American Honda Motor Co., Inc., for use of its Nexa Autocolor 2K, Deltron, Global Refinish System, Envirobase High Performance and Aquabase Plus products for warranty repairs of Acura and Honda vehicles in the United States. “PPG takes great pride in partnering with American Honda,” said Steve Topczewski, PPG […]

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American Honda and Acura Approve BASF Refinish

August 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has approved BASF’s Glasurit and R-M Automotive Refinish paints for its warranty and goodwill repairs in the U.S. This is the first time American Honda has issued a service bulletin specifying approved paint lines for warranty repairs. “BASF worked with American Honda to help them better understand the value of […]

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IAnet Selects CCC ONE

August 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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CCC Information Services Inc. announced that its CCC ONE Appraisal Platform has been selected as the appraisal solution of choice by IAnet, the independent appraiser (IA) network serving the insurance claims market. The CCC ONE Appraisal Platform will offer the IAnet community of independent appraisers a central way to manage appraisals and to connect with […]

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Volkswagen Approves Sherwin-Williams

July 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Approval covers Sherwin-Williams brand in North America, South America and Asia Pacific regions Sherwin-Williams announced that The Volkswagen Group has entered into a corporate agreement with the company and approved the Sherwin-Williams refinish paint brand for use at Volkswagen Group brands (VWPC, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, and VWCV) certified collision repair facilities in North America, South […]

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