Blackhawk, the collision repair equipment manufacturer, has been designated as a strategic partner by the 1Collision Network. With this designation, Blackhawk collision equipment products are a recommended choice for 1Collision Network body shop partner locations across the country. “We want to thank the 1Collision Network for choosing Blackhawk as a preferred provider of products for […]
1Collision Network Adds New Supplier Partners
1Collision Network announced new strategic partners Collision Diagnostic Services (Astech), Elite Body Shop Solutions, Global Finishing Solutions (GFS), and Goff’s Curtain Walls. Collision Diagnostic Services VP of Sales and Marketing, Dan Young stated, “As the complex operating systems running today’s vehicles are getting increasingly more sophisticated, CDS can ensure repairs are done correctly, the first […]
PartsTrader and Fix Auto USA Announce Collision Repair Parts Sourcing Agreement
PartsTrader announced that collision repair network Fix Auto USA has signed an agreement for PartsTrader to be a recommended partner of the network. PartsTrader’s platform will now be leveraged by Fix Auto’s independently-owned and operated body shops for the direct benefit of their insurance carrier and vehicle owner customers. “Collision repair facilities using the PartsTrader […]
United Insurance Group Partners with TechnaGlass
United Insurance Group, a provider of personal and commercial insurance in the State of Utah, has partnered with TechnaGlass to provide automotive glass repair and replacement services to its policyholders. The insurance company, which is affiliated with 115 Utah-based agencies, chose TechnaGlass because of its ability to meet the needs of its customers, reduce costs […]
1Collision Network Adds New Supplier Partners
1Collision Network announced that Spanesi Americas, Collision Diagnostic Services, AllData, and Meridian Dealer Services have joined the growing list of 1Collision Network strategic partners. “Spanesi Americas is very pleased to have a strategic partnership with 1Collision,” said Timothy Morgan, Managing Director of Spanesi Americas. “I look forward to growing with 1Collision and providing quality and […]
Sherwin-Williams and CARSTAR North America Announce Partnership
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced a newly expanded partnership with Driven Brands as an approved automotive coatings vendor to the U.S. segment of CARSTAR North America’s network in the United States. “We deeply value our relationship with Sherwin-Williams,” said Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR North America. “Sherwin-Williams is well known as a world leader in the […]
BASF Enters Supply Agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroën Body Shop Network in Italy
BASF announced a new cooperation arrangement between its Coatings division and PSA Peugeot Citroën in Italy was launched earlier this year. The first body shops in the vehicle manufacturer’s network have already changed over to BASF paint brands. Over 250 authorized body shops will change over to BASF refinish products as part of the agreement. […]
Changan Ford Selects R-M as Preferred Supplier in China
R-M, the refinish paint brand from BASF, has been officially appointed by Changan Ford in China to supply R-M ONYX HD premium waterborne paint solutions to their body shops. In light of increasing regulations in China to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in automotive refinishing, Changan Ford has begun a program to switch from solvent […]
BASF and AMA Group Announce 10 Year Supply Agreement
BASF (OTCMKTS:BASFY) has signed a ten-year partnership with the Australia and New Zealand bodyshop network AMA Group (ASX:AMA). Through this partnership, BASF will supply waterborne refinishing solutions from its premium automotive refinish paint brand Glasurit to AMA’s network in Australia and New Zealand of over 70 bodyshops. Chris Titmarsh, Vice President, Regional Business Management, Automotive Refinish […]