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 […]
Tong Yang First Taiwan Manufacturer to Achieve NSF Sustainability 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 […]
NSF Certifies First 70 ABRA Auto Body & Glass Collision Repair Centers
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 […]
CAPA Announces Labelling Program for Collision Repair Parts with Waterborne Low-VOC Primer
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 […]
PPG Painter Certification Program Aims to Keep Technicians Up to Date
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 […]
NSF Launching Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Certification Program in China
NSF International announced it is working with Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China, Ltd. to offer its NSF Aftermarket Automotive Parts Certification program to test and certify automotive aftermarket parts in China. The program was announced in Shanghai, China on July 7 at a joint press conference at held at the NSF […]
Axalta Launches Master Refinish Certification
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) has launched a Master Refinish Certification program as part of its Learning and Development offering in North America. The Master Refinish Certification program provides a path for refinish customers to advance skills and abilities from industry standard to expert through four educational stages. Students can earn the Master Refinish Certification using […]
NSF International Launches New Certification for Fender Liners
NSF International has certified Great Bestcam’s (GBC) fender liners under the NSF Automotive Parts Certification Program. Great Bestcam’s GBC fender liners have met the stringent quality and performance standards through rigorous facility audits and parts testing and can use the NSF mark on the liners. To earn certification, GBC fender liners were independently reviewed and […]
CAPA to Help Establish Aftermarket Automotive Parts Standards in China
Certified Automotive Parts Association and Intertek Support CAMRA China Certification Initiative for Automotive Parts. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced that it is making its standards available to the China Automobile Maintenance Industry Association (CAMRA), the organization at the forefront of the aftermarket part certification initiative in China. As the technical partner of CAPA, […]
Richmond/Tidewater Bumper Certified by NSF
NSF International announced that Richmond/Tidewater Bumper, based in Mechanicsville, Va., has earned NSF Automotive Parts Distributor Certification for meeting all certification requirements. Certification 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 chain Customer service procedures requiring timely […]