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Quality Plus Automotive Parts Earns NSF Distributor Certification

January 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Plus Automotive Parts, a distributor of aftermarket automotive collision repair parts in San Diego, has earned certification from NSF International’s Distributor Certification Program. The addition of Quality Plus Automotive Parts brings the total number of NSF certified distributor sites to over 180.  “NSF certification provides confidence to collision repairers, insurers and consumers that Quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International

Over 200 ABRA Locations Earn NSF International Collision Repair Shop Certification

January 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International announced it has now certified more than 200 ABRA Auto Body & Glass repair centers via the NSF Collision Repair Shop Certification Program. ABRA was the first to earn NSF International collision repair certification.  “NSF International’s independent certification program goes beyond a typical validation program to evaluate a shop’s ability to conduct quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Certification, NSF International

Interview: Dave Parzen, General Manager Collision Repair Shop Certification, NSF International

October 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Parzen Interview

Announced last year, NSF International’s collision repair certification program offers shops an alternative, independent certification. Parzen details the program, how it was developed, and how shops can participate in the program. Collision repair facility certification has received enormous attention in the past several years. While much of the focus has been on offerings from vehicle […]

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AIA Canada Launches Collision Repair Facility Accreditation Program

October 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCIAP logo

Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) seeks to offer collision repair facilities audited accreditation that meets both industry defined and Canadian OEM requirements. The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the official launch of the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The development of the program was announced by AIA in May. According to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Certification, OEM Certification

CAPA Announces New Certification Standard for AC Condensers

September 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), announcesd the release of its most recent standard: the CAPA 602 Standard for the Certification of Aftermarket Air Conditioning Condensers. The standard includes performance testing requirements for leak resistance, burst resistance, heat exchange, as well as fit. “Manufacturers who choose to certify their parts to CAPA’s Standards have a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts

Hayes Wholesale Parts Earns NSF Parts Distributor Certification

August 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Certified Distributor

Hayes Wholesale Parts, an automotive part distributor based in Lawrenceville, Ga., has earned certification from the NSF Automotive Parts Distributor Certification Program for successfully meeting all certification requirements. These requirements include: An ISO 9001-certified quality management system Business liability insurance Effective records management and inventory tracking systems to track orders and parts through the supply […]

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Tong Yang First Taiwan Manufacturer to Achieve NSF Sustainability Mark

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Low VOC Paint Coating Mark

Tong Yang automotive bumper covers meet NSF parts certification and environmental requirements for low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint / primer usage in addition to using recycled packaging NSF International announced that Tong Yang is the first manufacturer in Taiwan authorized to use the NSF Sustainability mark on bumper covers that use low-VOC paints and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International, Sustainability

NSF Certifies First 70 ABRA Auto Body & Glass Collision Repair Centers

August 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International announced it has certified 70 ABRA Auto Body & Glass Repair Centers via the NSF Collision Repair Shop Certification program.  ABRA is the first company to earn NSF collision repair shop certification and plans to certify all its centers. ABRA’s Executive Vice President of Operations, Scott Krohn, said, “We are pleased to have […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Certification, NSF International

CAPA Announces Labelling Program for Collision Repair Parts with Waterborne Low-VOC Primer

July 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CAPA Waterborne Label

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced a new labelling program for certified plastic parts, such as bumper covers, that have a waterborne low volatile organic compound (VOC) primer. Manufacturers of CAPA-Certified plastic parts such as bumper covers, fenders, hoods and grilles who utilize waterborne primer systems will have the opportunity to have their primer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Low-VOC, Non-OEM Parts

PPG Painter Certification Program Aims to Keep Technicians Up to Date

July 14, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Refinish Certification Training

According to PPG (NYSE:PPG), advancements in automotive refinish technologies, combined with the growing number and complexity of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) special-effects vehicle finishes, make it critical that collision refinish technicians stay current with available training. To help refinish technicians stay up to date on the latest technology, PPG offers a comprehensive technician certification training […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, PPG Industries, Refinish, training

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