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 […]
Brian Driehorst Named CEO of Plasnomic to Lead Global Collision Repair Industry Plastic Repair Standards Initiative
Plasnomic has named Brian Driehorst as CEO, tasking him with leading the organization’s efforts to establish global standards for plastic repair in the collision repair industry. Driehorst brings experience in collision repair, supply chain management, and auto insurance claims. He will oversee Plasnomic’s mission to develop certification programs and compliance frameworks aimed at standardizing plastic […]
Kent Automotive Named Exclusive Distributor of 4Plastic Repair in U.S. and Canada
Kent Automotive has been named the exclusive distributor of 4Plastic supplies and tools in the U.S. and Canada. Kent’s 4Plastic repair system provides automotive plastic repair products for the collision repair industry that are engineered specifically for today’s OEM plastic parts and deliver high surface coverage that can replicate most textured finishes. The 4Plastic refinishing […]
ASE Plastics Identification for Effective Repairs Webinar May 3
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) entitled “Plastics Identification for Effective Repairs.” Registration for the event is available online. Plastics are used extensively in today’s vehicles, but does that mean that plastic parts need to be discarded […]
ASE Offers Free Technician Webinar on Plastic Repair
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for technicians on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 4:00 p.m. (EST) entitled Plastic Repair – It’s Not Just for Bumpers. More information and registration for the ASE plastic repair webinar are available online. There are dozens of plastic parts under the hoods of […]