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LKQ Finalizes Stahlgruber Acquisition

May 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Stahlgruber GmbH from Stahlgruber Otto Gruber AG that was announced in December. Headquartered in Germany, Stahlgruber is a leading European wholesale distributor of aftermarket parts, body repair supplies, tools, capital equipment and accessories with operations in Germany, Eastern Europe, Italy, and with further sales […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, LKQ Corporation

BASF Launches New Resource-Saving Refinish Product Line in Europe

March 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF’s Coatings division announced it has launched new product lines in Europe for its Glasurit and R-M® refinish paint brands that make automotive refinishing more sustainable. According to the company they are the world’s first refinish products manufactured according to the certified biomass balance approach, therefore contributing to reduce CO2 emissions.   For the biomass […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Europe, Refinish

LKQ Corporation Acquires European Aftermarket Parts Distributor

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces Agreement to Acquire Germany-based Stahlgruber GmbH LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced an agreement to acquire Stahlgruber GmbH from Stahlgruber Otto Gruber AG for an enterprise value of approximately €1.5 billion ($1.77 billion). Headquartered in Germany, Stahlgruber is a leading European wholesale distributor of aftermarket parts, body repair supplies, tools, capital equipment and accessories with operations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, Germany, LKQ Corporation

Symach Expands Production Capacity in Italy

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Symach announced it is designing a cutting-edge 3,000-square meter (32,000 sq. ft.). technical department at its facility in Calderara di Reno, Bologna, Italy. It will be equipped with a complete TRUMPF machining line including a TruPunch 3000 Sheetmaster machine for cutting sheet metal and loading, unloading and selecting parts, as well as a TruBend Series […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, Italy, Symach

AkzoNobel and HELLA S.A. Introduce Wanda Brand in Spain

November 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it is introducing of its vehicle refinishes brand Wanda in Europe through it’s long-term partner HELLA S.A. Spain is the first European country to see the launch of Wanda and will be introduced in other European countries starting next year. “As part of the AkzoNobel high-performing product family, Wanda draws on world-leading expertise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Europe, Spain, Wanda

PPG Names Zamblera VP for Refinish for Europe, Middle East and Africa

July 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Jérôme Zamblera will become vice president, automotive refinish, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and director, environment, health and safety (EHS), EMEA. Zamblera will report to John Outcalt, vice president, global automotive refinish and Greindl. Zamblera is currently general manager, automotive refinish, EMEA, and also oversees EHS, EMEA. PPG also announced […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: EMEA, Europe, People, PPG Industries

European Commission Fines Three Vehicle Lighting System Producers €27 million in Antitrust Settlement on Parts Sales to Aftermarket

June 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The European Commission has fined Automotive Lighting and Hella a total of €26,744,000 ($29.78 million) for participating in an automotive lighting cartel, in breach of EU antitrust rules. Valeo was not fined as it revealed the cartel to the Commission. All companies admitted their involvement and agreed to settle. The investigation concerned the aftermarket segment […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Antitrust, Europe

BASF Opens Renovated Refinish Competence Center in Netherlands

June 20, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF’s R-M brand announced the reopening of its completely renovated Refinish Competence Center in Maarssen, Netherlands on June 15. More than 100 R-M customers came to Maarssen to celebrate the opening. During the renovation, which began late last year and was ready at the beginning of this year, a new spraybooth with high panorama windows […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Europe, Netherlands, Openings, R-M, Training Center

European Truck Manufacturers Reveal Plans for Semi-Automated Convoys by 2023

May 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

On May 9, Europe’s truck manufacturers revealed a detailed timeline of steps leading up to the introduction of convoys of semi-automated trucks on Europe’s motorways before 2025. Besides setting out the timing, the ‘EU Roadmap for Truck Platooning’ also provides guidance to policy makers and authorities on the regulatory changes and political support necessary for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Europe

ALLDATA Signs Reseller Agreement with CAB Group AB in Sweden

May 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

ALLDATA Europe GmbH, an affiliate of ALLDATA LLC, announced it has signed a reseller agreement with CAB Group AB. Headquartered in Sweden, CAB Group AB has branch offices in Norway, Germany, and Finland. Its software systems and services streamline repair processes for customers in the automotive repair and estimating sectors, including more than 3,000 workshops […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alldata, Europe

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