Plasnomic announced May 18 that it has completed the first stage of its global polypropylene bumper repair benchmarking program, evaluating weld materials and fusion repair methodologies from 11 plastic repair solution providers across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The completion marks an early milestone in the organization’s effort to publish a first set of […]
Mirka and 4Plastic Form Partnership to Advance Plastic Repairs
Surface finishing solutions provider Mirka and automotive plastic repair company 4Plastic announced May 12 they are partnering to deliver an ecosystem of OEM-aligned plastic repair products, training, certification and technical support. The partnership extends a broader industry push to standardize plastic repair processes that has gained momentum over the past year. Both companies are members […]
Plasnomic Launches Testing Program to Benchmark Plastic Repair Materials Against OEM Standards
Plasnomic has launched what it describes as the first testing and validation program aimed at defining OEM-aligned standards for automotive plastic repair, beginning with polypropylene weld materials. The initiative targets a gap that collision repair facilities and insurers have navigated for years: a lack of consistent, data-backed benchmarks for the plastic repair materials and methods […]
GEICO’s Derrell Burgin Appointed to Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council
Derrell Burgin, senior director of physical damage claims at GEICO, has joined the Plastic Repair Alliance Council at Plasnomic, the organization announced March 12. Burgin is the third insurer representative appointed to the council in recent months. Allstate Auto Technical Claims Director Mike Bundra joined in January, and Allianz UK Network Manager Michael Golding was […]
Allianz UK Network Manager Appointed to Plasnomic’s Plastic Repair Alliance Council
Plasnomic announced Feb. 24 the appointment of Michael Golding, network manager for Allianz UK, to the Plastic Repair Alliance Council. “Michael’s appointment signals the level of collaborative work Plasnomic is undertaking with collision repairers, supply partners, training organizations, and insurers across the UK and EU markets,” said Mario Dimovski, head of the Plasnomic Council. “Having […]
Allstate’s Mike Bundra Joins Plasnomic Plastic Repair Council
Plasnomic announced Mike Bundra, auto technical claims director at Allstate Insurance Co., has joined its Plastic Repair Alliance Council. Bundra joins executives from collision repair, supply and insurance sectors working to develop standards for automotive plastic repairs. He has more than 16 years of technical and operational experience at Allstate in claims operations, repair network […]
Würth and Plasnomic Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Plastic Repairs
The Würth Group hosted Plasnomic representatives at its headquarters in Künzelsau, Germany to discuss plastic repair standardization and a potential nomination to the Plastic Repair Alliance Council. The meeting focused on developing industry standards for plastic component repairs as automakers increase plastic content in vehicles. Würth indicated interest in joining the council, which includes collision […]
Plasnomic Seeks Partners to Join Global Plastic Repair Alliance
Plasnomic announced August 28 that it is seeking repair providers, trainers and equipment manufacturers to join its Global Plastic Repair Alliance. The company, established earlier this year, aims to standardize plastic repair processes in the collision repair industry. It announced the formation of its alliance council in May. “We encourage the industry to sign up […]
Boyd Group’s Mario Dimovski Named Head of Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council
Mario Dimovski, director of circular repair and innovation at the Boyd Group, has been appointed to lead the Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council, Plasnomic announced Tuesday. The council comprises industry leaders focused on establishing global standards for plastic repair practices in the collision repair industry. “Mario’s leadership, vision and global perspective make him uniquely qualified […]
Plasnomic Establishes Plastic Repair Alliance Council
A new Plastic Repair Alliance Council has been formed by Plasnomic, bringing together executives and technical specialists from major collision repair companies. The council includes representatives from 3M, ARA, AkzoNobel, Boyd Group, Caliber Collision, Mirka, PPG, Polyvance, SEM, and other organizations. “This marks a significant milestone for the global collision repair industry and a proud […]