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BMW Approves Car-O-Liner Equipment for Collision Repair

March 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW has approved two Car-O-Liner products for service and repair procedures on BMW vehicles worldwide: the CTR9 resistance spot welder and the CDR1 cosmetic dent repair workstation. The CTR9 welder features a transformer gun with a 355° swivel handle and ergonomic grip design. The gun is supported by an adjustable telescopic arm made of extruded […]

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

BASF Coatings Named a BMW Group Preferred Paint Brand

January 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Glasurit and R-M among BMW Group’s preferred paint brands for its aftersales network in more than 50 markets. BASF’s Coatings division announced that BMW Group has selected the premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M among their preferred paint brands for its aftersales network. This strategic partnership includes 50 markets where BMW Group is not present […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, BMW

Axalta Named as a Global Partner to BMW Group in Over 50 Countries

January 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) has been named as a recommended refinish supplier for BMW Group where BMW private paint label, ColorSystem, is not present. The new agreement, effective from January 2025, is valid for several years and includes BMW Group’s network of dealerships and collision repair shops in over 50 countries worldwide. BMW Group has also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, BMW

BMW and Toyota Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Development

September 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Corporation are pooling their innovative strength and their technological capabilities to bring a new generation of fuel cell powertrain technology to the roads. Both companies share the aspiration of advancing the hydrogen economy and have extended their collaboration to push this locally zero-emission technology to the next level. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen, Toyota

BMW Successfully Tests Humanoid Robots at South Carolina Manufacturing Plant

August 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The BMW Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, in Spartanburg, S.C., the latest humanoid robot, Figure 02 from California company Figure, successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, Robotics, South Carolina

UAW Members Ratify Contract at BMW Parts Distribution Center in Pennsylvania

July 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW workers at the distribution center in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, have voted more than 2-to-1 to ratify a new contract securing raises of up to 33% and ending the two-tier wage system over the life of the agreement. According to the union, the agreement also introduces major improvements to policies on time off, uniforms, overtime […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, Parts Distribution Center, Pennsylvania, Strike, United Auto Workers

UAW Members Authorize Strike at BMW Parts Distribution Center in Pennsylvania

June 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Saturday, June 8, workers at BMW’s Regional Distribution Center in Nazareth, Pa., voted by 99% to authorize a strike if necessary. The contract covers warehouse workers and expires on June 30. The more than 850,000-square-foot facility opened in 2008 to provide automotive and motorcycle spare parts as well as accessory and lifestyle items for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, Parts Distribution Center, Pennsylvania, Strike, United Auto Workers

AirPro Approved by BMW North America for its Collision Repair Network

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced its was selected by BMW North America as an approved provider of its Integrated Services Technical Application (ISTA) software to the BMW Collision Repair Network. “We are proud to partner with BMW and assist their certified collision repair facilities while utilizing the factory ISTA software,” stated Josh McFarlin President and COO at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, BMW, OEM Certification

BMW Group Names Axalta Exclusive Supplier of Private Paint Label ColorSystem in EMEA

October 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in currently 15 European countries plus South Africa. The agreement includes BMW Group’s network of 730 dealerships and collision repair partners. The agreement runs through December 2028 and adds to existing supplier agreements with BMW Group. “The BMW […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, BMW, EMEA, Europe, Refinish

Neal Guthrie Named VP Customer Support and Aftersales at BMW of North America

October 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW of North America announced the appointment of Neal Guthrie as the company’s next Vice President, Customer Support and Aftersales. Guthrie will assume responsibility for customer service operations, technical services, parts logistics, warranties, vehicle distribution centers and the BMW Group University program when he succeeds Claus Eberhart on November 1, 2023. Eberhart will retire at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, North America, People

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