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Wednesday, 01 October 2008 04:21 |
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SASSENHEIM, THE NETHERLANDS -- October 1, 2008 -- AkzoNobel has signed a global contract with Volvo Car Corporation to supply their dealer network with its Sikkens key products. This makes AkzoNobel Sikkens one of the preferred suppliers listed in Volvo’s new VIDA (Volvo Information & Diagnostics for Aftersales) system. This worldwide web based system provides Volvo dealers with information about recommended and approved products and repair procedures. In Volvo’s VIDA, Sikkens paint products and systems for use in Europe, North America and Asia can be found. The new contract confirms the strong partnership between Volvo and AkzoNobel Sikkens.
“It took a significant amount of hard work to carry out all the tests and get Volvo’s approval to have Sikkens products and paint systems listed in PIA, the Paint Information for Aftersales section of the web system,” Stefan Wieditz, AkzoNobel Car Refinishes’ Global Technical Manager OEM Aftermarket explained. Based in Troy, Michigan, USA, Wieditz continues: “Now we can provide Volvo’s network of global dealers with everything they need to meet car drivers’ expectations and repair shop requirements.”
Rogier Sassen, from AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Global Product Management, was involved to ensure the right Sikkens product info was placed in the VIDA system. “We are delighted that our high performance clearcoats like Sikkens Autoclear LV Superior and Sikkens Autoclear UV have been included, as well as our unique waterborne basecoat Sikkens Autowave,” he adds. “The Sikkens products Volvo selected represent our latest technology.”
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 03:39 |
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MISSISSAUGA, ON -- September 30, 2008 -- Fix Auto Ontario recently celebrated its first Annual Masters Golf Tournament at The Club at Bond Head. Honouring Josie Ferlito, a young employee of Fix Auto Ontario that we have all lost this past December in a tragic car accident, funds raised from the golf tournament were donated to Epilepsy Ontario. With everyone’s support, Fix Auto honoured Josie Ferlito’s memory and passion for Epilepsy Ontario.
In addition, Research in Motion executive, Alain Gagné was present at the tournament addressing all participants by congratulating Fix Auto on being a leader in technology in the collision repair industry. Gagne also mentioned that he is a strong supporter of the Fix Auto brand, by comparing it to Research in Motion and the blackberry. “Fix Auto has a strong technology base, benefiting both their shops and their partners. This allows them to stand out against the competition,” said Gagne.
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Monday, 29 September 2008 06:36 |
MISSISSAUGA, ON -- September 29, 2008 -- PPG intends to close its Clarkson automotive original equipment manufacture (OEM) coatings manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, ON. This closure does not affect PPG's automotive refinish business.
The Clarkson plant employs approximately 150 people. The company has also announced it will close its glass manufacturing facility in Owen Sound, ON.
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Monday, 29 September 2008 05:29 |
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL -- September 28, 2008 -- ALLDATA has announced its support of the I-CAR Education Foundation by making a donation to the Collision Repair Education Campaign. The funds, which total over $2,000, will go towards grants and scholarships to be distributed to the schools across North America in the Spring of 2009. ALLDATA contributes a portion of each ALLDATA Collision(sm) sale from facilities that have achieved the I-CAR Gold Class designation to the I-CAR Education Foundation.
“We want to thank ALLDATA for their support of the I-CAR Education Foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign,” said Chris Evans, chairman of the Education Foundation Board of Trustees. “Contributions such as ALLDATA’s help advance the mission of the Education Foundation to support the collision industry’s pre-employment education system.”
“ALLDATA’s support of the I-CAR Education Foundation is a significant investment in the future of the collision industry,” said ALLDATA senior collision program manager Dan Espersen. “Education is vital for staying in front of today’s vehicle technology. I believe ALLDATA and I-CAR fully complement each other with expert training and specific manufacturers’ repair procedures.”
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Friday, 26 September 2008 08:50 |
NORCROSS, GA -- September 27, 2008 -- This November, AkzoNobel commemorates the tenth year of the Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry awards program. Since 1999, the company has honored women who have enriched the industry with their leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence.
“Ten years ago, we set out to recognize the achievements of a special group of leaders working in a traditionally male-oriented industry, “said Tim Loden, Director of Marketing for AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas. The program has grown from an idea to an institution. Its success reflects the growing influence of women in the collision repair workplace.” Loden continues, “In addition, we wanted this to be a sustainable program. We have invested in excess of a million dollars to support this endeavour. And most importantly, the ensuing scholarship funds not only touch current contributors, but reach out to future generations.”
Since the awards program began, 65 women have been recognized. They represent all aspects of the industry including collision repair shop owners, managers, and suppliers, as well as women who hold positions with associations, government, insurance companies, publications, and more.
The honourees for 2008 will be introduced at a special by invitation only program on Thursday, November 6, at the magnificent Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
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Friday, 26 September 2008 08:43 |
OTTAWA, ON -- September 26, 2008 -- The Aftermarket Industries Association is calling its members to action. Over 100 people working in the automotive aftermarket industry have already signed up for the Election Toolkit. You can sign up today and access the many election tools that have been put together specifically to allow members of the aftermarket to have a voice in the election.
The aftermarket will face many challenges if the industry is not given equal access to repair information, technical data and tools. This is about the Consumers’ Right to Choose where they have their vehicle repaired. Stand up for your rights as a business employee or owner and defend your customers’ right to choose.
To help you there are pre-written letters, scripts to help you with calls, a powerful poster and a blog site. All of this and more is available in the Election ’08 Tool Kit. Copies are available for download at electiontoolkit.ca.
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Thursday, 25 September 2008 03:24 |
NORCROSS, GA -- September 25, 2008 -- Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes Americas has announced the formation of an exclusive e-commerce business agreement with NuGen IT. This agreement is a first of its kind and enables collision repair centres that are part of the Sikkens Acoat selected Verified Repair Network (ASVRN) to be uniquely identified to the insurance companies that are making out-of-network repair assignments.
The technology that makes this assignment capability possible is done through the NuGen IT web-based software application, “Non-Network Portal Plus” or NNP+. NuGen IT has partnered with AkzoNobel to provide direct access to the collision repair businesses that are part of the ASVRN network.
“Shops want business, consumers want seamless service, and insurance companies want the most reliable repair options for their policy holders no matter where those policy holders reside,” noted Tim Loden, Director of Marketing for Akz oNobel Car Refinishes Americas. Loden continues, “NuGen IT has developed a sustainable solution that gives insurance companies an efficient way to exchange claims data with non-DRP shops.”
In commenting on the recent agreement, Pete Tagliapietra, President of NuGen IT, noted, “The products offered by AkzoNobel and the businesses participating in the ASVRN network represent the cream of the crop found in the collision repair industry today. We feel confident that insurers choosing our NNP+ tool are getting the best for their policy holders when ASVRN locations are selected.”
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Last Updated on Thursday, 25 September 2008 03:24 |
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