Friday Fun: Consolidation insights, Chrysler working on fuel cells and the Ford Bronco will return in 2018
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 6, 2016 — This week we look at the latest report from industry analyst Bradley Mewes, the reintroduction of the Ford Bronco just in time for OJ Simpson’s parole hearing and the fuel cell vehicle Chevrolet is developing for the US Army. – Collision repair industry analyst Bradley […]
Acoat Selected celebrates double anniversaries
Atlanta, Georgia — October 6, 2016 — It’s been a big year for AkzoNobel’s Acoat Selected program. The Intercontinental Hotel of Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia served as the setting for a double anniversary: the 40th anniversary of the AkzoNobel Acoat Selected network the and 25th anniversary of the program’s introduction to North America. AkzoNobel established […]
Interactive Aluminum: Constellium highlights the metal’s potential for automotive
Amsterdam, Netherlands — October 6, 2016 — We’re likely to see more aluminum in the automotive field in the future, especially considering the ongoing push towards lightweighting. A new interactive produced by Constellium highlights the various ways the metal can be used throughout a vehicle’s structure. The interactive shows a sedan that can be rotated […]
Uni-Select acquires Guelph Paint and Bumper, will rebrand as FinishMaster
Boucherville, Québec — October 6, 2016 — Uni-Select has acquired the assets of Guelph Paint and Bumper Supplies via its subsidiary FinishMaster Canada. “We are very pleased to welcome Guelph Paint and Bumper to our team. They are well-respected in their local market and are a great addition to our Canadian FinishMaster stores,” said Michel […]