The facility will combine technician training, research and live repair work, with a studio to deliver content beyond Texas. Plasnomic said Oct. 27 that development is progressing on its Plastic Repair Excellence Center in Argyle, Texas, which will house specialist repair stations, learning areas, collaboration spaces and a digital content and training development studio. Plasnomic […]
Plasnomic, Industry Partners Launch Textured Plastic Parts Repair Pilot
Plasnomic announced June 30 that it and a group of supplier partners — 3M, 4Plastic, Mirka, PPG, Polyvance and SEM — will launch a pilot program to validate repair methods for textured plastic parts, one of the more frequently replaced and increasingly costly categories of components on modern collision claims. More than 95% of textured […]
Plasnomic to Open First Plastic Repair Excellence Center in Dallas
Plasnomic announced June 17 that it will open its first Plastic Repair Excellence Center in Dallas, Texas in August, establishing a combined repair, research, recycling and training facility that the organization intends as the flagship for a planned network of similar centers. The center is built around a repair-first approach to automotive plastic components — […]
Plasnomic Completes First Phase of Polypropylene Bumper Repair Testing, Advances to Methodology Comparison
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 […]
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 […]
PPG’s SEM Products Named Exclusive Distributor of 4Plastic Collision Repair Products in US, Canada
PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced its SEM Products division has secured exclusive U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for 4Plastic’s automotive repair products, the companies announced June 6. The agreement covers 4Plastic’s range of plastic repair, headlight restoration and texture coating products designed for collision repair shops. SEM will distribute the products through its existing network across […]
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 […]
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 […]