PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that it has completed the 1,000th installation of its PPG MoonWalk automated refinish paint mixing system. The installation at Group Perez Rumbao’s facility in Vigo, Spain, was celebrated at a special event attended by representatives of both companies. The PPG MoonWalk system saves labor, reduces waste and transforms the refinish mixing room […]
Verisk and Ford Partner on Connected Car Data for Auto Insurance in Europe
The agreement gives Verisk license to supply connected car data to insurers in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a global data analytics provider, announced an agreement with Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). As part of the agreement, Verisk can offer standardized, insurance-ready telematics data from connected Ford vehicles in Europe to assist […]
Fix Network Expands in Spain with Launch of Six Fix Auto-NOVUS Glass Locations
Fix Network World announced the launch of the first six Fix Auto-NOVUS Glass locations across Spain. The new locations, Barcelona North, Arganda del Rey, Leganes, Madrid Este, Coslada and Guadalajara, are the first of many locations that Fix Network World has planned to support Spain’s aftermarket industry. The Spanish operations for Fix Auto and NOVUS […]
Copart Adds New Location in Spain
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the addition of a new location in Mallorca, Spain. The facility is in the Balearic Islands of the Mediterranean. “We are thrilled to open Copart’s seventh facility in Spain, to serve our customers,” said Spain Managing Director Santiago Zamit.
Admiral Seguros To Use Tractable Artificial Intelligence To Assess Vehicle Damage in Spain
For the first time, an insurer in Spain, Admiral Seguros, the Spanish subsidiary of global insurer Admiral, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to create damage valuations and to generate an offer of immediate payment on damaged vehicles. To do this, Admiral Seguros is using an AI solution, developed by the technology company Tractable, which evaluates […]
BASF Opens Renovated Refinish Competence Center in Spain
BASF celebrated the official opening of its Refinish Competence Center at Marchamalo, Guadalajara, Spain. The training center is dedicated to teaching collision repair shop technicians, distributors and large automotive companies in Spain and Portugal about its premium brands Glasurit and R-M. In addition, it hosts numerous events intended to promote the training of young future […]
Fix Auto and Novus Glass Enter Spain
Expansion represents 12th market for Fix Auto and over 30 countries for Novus. Fix Network World announced that Fix Auto and NOVUS Glass are entering Spanish automotive aftermarket. Spain is the 12th operating territory for Fix Auto, and adds to the list of over 30 countries where NOVUS Glass is already present. Fix Auto and […]
AkzoNobel and HELLA S.A. Introduce Wanda Brand in Spain
AkzoNobel announced it is introducing of its vehicle refinishes brand Wanda in Europe through it’s long-term partner HELLA S.A. Spain is the first European country to see the launch of Wanda and will be introduced in other European countries starting next year. “As part of the AkzoNobel high-performing product family, Wanda draws on world-leading expertise […]
3M Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Spain-Based BossAuto Over PPS Technology
3M (NYSE:MMM) announced that the Commercial Court of Barcelona, Spain, has ordered a preliminary injunction against BossAuto Innova S.A. for infringement of the Spanish portion of 3M’s European patent EP 0,954,381 B2. This patent relates to 3M’s PPS technology that enables the mixing and spraying of coatings for automotive collision repair. The court order prohibits […]
Copart Opens First Facility in Spain
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its first total loss vehicle storage and processing facility on mainland Europe as well as the first real time online auction of those vehicles in Spain. The auction was hosted on Copart Spain’s new website. The new facility is located in Algete, on the outskirts of Madrid. “Opening […]