BASF is collecting submissions to compete for a spot in the 2021 R-M calendar that will be distributed to collision repair shops and car enthusiasts across the US and Canada. Vehicles painted with R-M products can be submitted online until July 17. Winners will be notified during the month of July. Photos containing watermarks, logos […]
Axalta Offers Expanded Live Virtual Training for Refinish Customers Globally
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) today announced it has expanded its live virtual continuous learning courses for Refinish customers globally while they follow shelter-in-place orders during the coronavirus pandemic. Each virtual class provides live, interactive instruction from Axalta’s expert training team via webcast. “We value our customers and are pleased to offer paint and body shop technicians the […]
Tradiebot Introduces Virtual Spray-Painting Training Simulator
System designed to introduce next-generation of technicians to painting skills. After 18 months of research and development Tradiebot announced the launch of SprayVIS. The Virtual Reality spray-painting training simulator and software was fully developed and manufactured in Australia, targeting the next generation of technicians honing their skills within the comfort of a classroom, training center […]
Martin Senour Paints Releases 2019 Q2 Training Schedule
Martin Senour Paints announced its 2019 second quarter automotive refinish training schedule for the collision repair industry, offering classes in Color Adjustment and Blending, Painter Certification and Pro//BASE Refinish System Painter Certification. The training courses are to be held in Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Reno. “The collision repair professionals that are constantly developing and learning […]
BASF Launches New Resource-Saving Refinish Product Line in Europe
BASF’s Coatings division announced it has launched new product lines in Europe for its Glasurit and R-M® refinish paint brands that make automotive refinishing more sustainable. According to the company they are the world’s first refinish products manufactured according to the certified biomass balance approach, therefore contributing to reduce CO2 emissions. For the biomass […]
PPG Reports Sales Up Nearly 8% in Fourth Quarter of 2017
Automotive refinish coatings organic sales improved by a mid-single-digit percentage. PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported fourth quarter 2017 net sales of approximately $3.7 billion, up nearly 8 percent versus the prior year. Sales volumes increased by 3 percent year-over-year and selling prices improved sequentially for the third consecutive quarter, adding less than 1 percent to sales growth. […]
Sherwin-Williams Announces Fourth Quarter Training Schedule
Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes has announced its 2017 fourth quarter collision repair industry training schedule. Shop owners, managers and technicians will learn about cutting edge best practices for using systems, maximizing profits and increasing productivity. “Helping talented people get even better is a major part of who we are at Sherwin-Williams,” says Rod Habel, Sherwin-Williams […]
R-M Awards Best Refinish Painters from 15 Countries
Berry Kooijman from Netherlands is the winner of the International Final of the R-M® Best Painter Contest. 2nd place goes to Genya Yokota from Japan and 3rd place to Myles Veljacic from Canada R-M, the automotive refinish paint brand of BASF, has announced the winners of its 12th International R-M Best Painter Contest: Berry Kooijmam […]
BASF Completes Acquisition of Refinish Paint Manufacturer in China
BASF announced it has completed the acquisition of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry Co., Ltd. in China that was announced in April. A new legal entity named ASF Coatings (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. has been established in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, to take over and further develop Yinfan’s automotive refinish coatings business. “Together with Yinfan’s team, we have started […]
AkzoNobel Receives American Honda Approval
American Honda Motor Company has recently released a service bulletin naming AkzoNobel and its brands Sikkens and Lesonal as approved paint lines to be used by anyone performing paint repairs paid for by American Honda. “It is a huge honor to once again receive a vote of trust and confidence from American Honda Motor Company […]