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Platinum Equipment Named Preferred Global Finishing Solutions Refinish Distributor for Illinois

June 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced that Platinum Equipment is now its preferred automotive and truck refinish distributor in Illinois. Founded in 2020, Platinum Equipment supplies, installs and services a variety of automotive repair equipment, including paint booths and frame racks. With over 25 years of experience and a wealth of industry knowledge, Platinum Equipment provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Global Finishing Solutions, Platinum Equipment

HMFT Named Global Finishing Solutions Refinish Distributor Servicing Alberta and Saskatchewan Provinces in Canada

October 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced that HMFT is now its preferred automotive and truck refinish distributor in Alberta and will also service Saskatchewan, giving body shops and collision repair centers a reliable equipment supplier with a long history of fluid handling expertise. Founded in 1950, HMFT, formerly known as Howard Marten Fluid Technologies, recently acquired […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alberta, Canada, Global Finishing Solutions, HMFT, Saskatchewan

Maximum Equipment Named Preferred Refinish Distributor for Global Finishing Solutions in San Diego County

September 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced that Maximum Equipment & Technical Services is now its preferred automotive and truck refinish distributor in San Diego County, California. Founded in 1992, Maximum Equipment supplies, installs and services a variety of automotive repair equipment in southern California, southern Nevada, southern Utah and Hawaii. Maximum Equipment provides full-service solutions, including […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, California, Global Finishing Solutions, Maximum Equipment

Global Finishing Solutions Announces Collision Repair Technician Training Partnership with Lincoln Tech

June 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced a new partnership with Lincoln Tech to train the next wave of collision repair technicians. GFS is working with Lincoln Tech to help produce qualified, entry-level collision repair technicians and connect them with an array of career opportunities. Lincoln Tech students across the country are learning the ins and outs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Career and Technical Education, Global Finishing Solutions, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, Workforce Development

Global Finishing Solutions and 1Collision Announce New Partnership Program

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced a new partnership program with 1Collision. Under the partnership program, GFS will provide 1Collision affiliates with lifelong support and service of industry-leading finishing equipment and technologies that improve paint finish quality, increase throughput and exceed performance requirements. 1Collision affiliates can also take advantage of GFS’s expansive distribution network, which provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Agreements Signed, Global Finishing Solutions

GSB Industries Named Global Finishing Solutions Distributor in Georgia and Tennessee

April 25, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced that GSB Industries has joined its automotive and truck refinish distribution team, bolstering GFS’ ability to provide extraordinary service to body shops and collision repair centers in Georgia and Tennessee. Founded in 2006, GSB Industries will supply, install and service a variety of automotive repair equipment. GSB Industries is the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Georgia, Global Finishing Solutions, GSB Industries, Tennessee

Global Finishing Solutions and Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Ball Drop Benefits Four Wisconsin Technical Schools

January 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

In October 2021, Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) partnered with famed custom car builder Ringbrothers and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) for a sky-high fundraising event. While helicopter ball drops have been held in conjunction with golf tournaments to support CREF in the past, the idea of hosting a helicopter ball drop as a standalone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Global Finishing Solutions, Wisconsin

Global Finishing Partners with Certified Collision Group

November 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced a new partnership program with Certified Collision Group (CCG). Under this new partnership program, GFS will provide CCG affiliates with lifelong support and service of finishing equipment and technologies that improve paint finish quality, increase throughput and exceed performance requirements. CCG affiliates can also take advantage of GFS’ expansive distribution […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certified Collision Group, Global Finishing Solutions

Global Finishing Solutions Names Vice Presidents of Operations, Industrial Sales and Auto Refinish Sales

October 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has announced the appointment of Tom Carlson as Vice President of Operations, Marty Hedlund as Vice President of Industrial Sales and Ellie Ramey as Vice President of Auto Refinish Sales. “I am pleased to add leaders to our organization who align with our culture and are passionate about customer satisfaction and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Global Finishing Solutions, People

Global Finishing Solutions Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation, Ring Brothers on Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is partnering with famed custom car builder Ringbrothers and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) for a sky-high fundraising event to support high school and college collision repair programs. More information and how to purchase golf balls is available online. Individuals from anywhere in the country can participate by purchasing golf balls […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Global Finishing Solutions, Ring Brothers

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