BASF Coatings is expanding its biomass-balanced product line into North America in 2025, following successful launches in Europe and Asia. The move is part of the company’s sustainability strategy focused on reducing CO2 emissions and supporting circular economy principles. The company currently offers approximately 250 biomass-balanced products across three regions and three business areas, including […]
PPG Launches New Clearcoats for Collision Repair Markets
PPG has introduced new clearcoat products for the U.S. collision repair industry, targeting both value-focused and premium segments. The company announced two new products on May 7, including: PPG Super Value SC300 Series clearcoats, designed as a fast-drying, cost-effective solution PPG DELTRON NXT DC7020 Premium Glamour Speed Clearcoat, which features a five-minute bake time for […]
AkzoNobel Launches Next-Generation Waterborne Basecoat in North America
AkzoNobel announced today the North American launch of Sikkens Autowave Optima, a new generation waterborne basecoat for vehicle refinishing. The product, which was first introduced in select European, Middle East, and African markets earlier this year, aims to enhance sustainability while significantly improving body shop productivity. The new basecoat technology delivers up to 50% faster […]
I-CAR and Sagola Receive SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish New Product Awards
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners yesterday during the 2024 SEMA Show. The awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2025. I-CAR was the winner in the Collision Repair & Refinish Product category for its I-CAR Academy. Launched […]
Roberlo Introduces UNIQCROM Premium Solvent-Based Basecoat System
The European car refinish coatings company Roberlo announced the introduction of UNIQCROM, its latest premium quality solvent basecoat paint systems. UNIQCROM has been launched in North America, with plans to expand over the coming months into other international markets in South America and Southeast Asia. The solvent-borne basecoat system is composed of 40 solid bases, […]
LKQ Expands SMART Brand Assortment of Body Fillers, Putties & Glazes
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced the expanded footprint of Smart Advanced fillers, putties, and glazes now available at participating LKQ locations. Every technician prefers different attributes from their body filler of choice including performance, finish, and properties. This is why there are 4 different levels of quality, performance, and build capabilities. No matter the technician’s […]
AkzoNobel Launches New Generation Fillers
Collision repair shops can now take advantage of a new generation of fillers from AkzoNobel’s Sikkens and Lesonal vehicle refinishes brands, which help to significantly improve productivity while lowering energy costs. Sikkens Autosurfacer Optima and Lesonal 2K Ultimate Filler are fast-drying filler systems have been developed to help save time and money, without compromising on […]