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Round 2 of Automechanika Body & Paint World Championships in South Africa this Week

September 16, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following its successful debut in Great Britain, the Automechanika Body & Paint World Championships are moving on to South Africa for round two. The next national winner for the grand finale in Frankfurt in 2020 will be determined at Automechanika Johannesburg, which is taking place from September 18-21. Talented painters will once again be showing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automechanika, South Africa

Axalta Opens Refinish Customer Training Center in South Africa

July 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced the official opening of its new Refinish Training Center in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.  The 1000 square meter (10,764 sq. ft.) training center, that was announced last year, is home to Axalta’s global refinish brands Spies Hecker, Standox, Duxone, Challenger and Nason Finishes. In addition to space for theoretical training, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, Axalta Coating Systems, Openings, South Africa, Training Center

Axalta Opens New Refinish Office and Training Facility in South Africa

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta South Africa

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the opening of its new South African central office in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, which is dedicated to automotive refinish coatings technology. Hannes Kloppers, Country Business Leader for Axalta in South Africa, says, “This is an exciting time for Axalta in South Africa and marks a huge milestone not only for us […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, Axalta Coating Systems, Openings, South Africa, Training Center

CAPA Launches Aftermarket Auto Parts for South African Market

June 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced it has certified the  first  aftermarket  auto  parts  intended  for  sale  in  the  South  African  market. The  parts, manufactured by the Tong Yang Group and distributed by Grandmark International, were certified following a testing process that included material evaluations, construction method verification, vehicle test fits (VTF), and dimensional/appearance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certified Automotive Parts Association, South Africa

Tom Jackson Named Chief Product Owner for Audatex UKSA

November 30, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Audatex UKSA has announced the appointment of Tom Jackson as its new Chief Product Owner. Tom has worked within the automotive industry for over 12 years, bringing with him a thorough knowledge of the sector to Audatex. Throughout his career, Tom has focused on digital data software platforms and product transformation. He holds extensive experience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, People, South Africa, United Kingdom

David Shepherd Named Regional Managing Director of Audatex in UK, South Africa and Valexa Technologies Ltd

March 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

David Shepherd has been announced as the new Regional Managing Director of Audatex UKSA and Valexa Technologies, replacing Paul Sykes.  Shepherd joined Solera in 2008 and he has operated in a variety of international managing director positions, most recently as Head of Solera’s Global Account Management team.  “I am delighted to be returning to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Solera Holdings, South Africa, United Kingdom

PPG Industries and AECI Ltd. Set South African Coatings Venture

December 21, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) and AECI Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa, announced yesterday that they have agreed to join forces in an automotive refinish, auto original equipment and industrial coatings venture based on AECI’s technical coatings division at Port Elizabeth. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Terms were not disclosed. Douglas C. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AECI Ltd, Joint Venture, PPG Industries, South Africa

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