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 […]
Axalta Opens Refinish Customer Training Center in South Africa
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, […]
Axalta Opens New Refinish Office and Training Facility in 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 […]
CAPA Launches Aftermarket Auto Parts for South African Market
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 […]
Tom Jackson Named Chief Product Owner for Audatex UKSA
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 […]
David Shepherd Named Regional Managing Director of Audatex in UK, South Africa and Valexa Technologies Ltd
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 […]
PPG Industries and AECI Ltd. Set South African Coatings Venture
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. […]