Valspar’s Matrix Automotive Finishes announces ‘Award Winning Finishes’ calendar
Minneapolis, Minnesota — December 18, 2016 — Matrix Automotive Finishes has selected the winners of its Award Winning Finishes Contest. First-, second- and third-place winners are featured in the 2017 Matrix Automotive Finishes Calendar along with the work of some of North American’s most renowned refinishers using Matrix-only brand products. “This year’s calendar showcases the […]
Tesla approves Pro Spot SP Series MIGs for aluminum welding
Carlsbad, California — December 18, 2016 — Pro Spot has announced the recent Tesla approval of the SP Series MIG Welders including the SP-5 Smart MIG and the new SP-5.3 Double Pulse 3-Phase Smart MIG. These welders are approved for aluminum welding during structural repairs on Model S and Model X. “Congratulations to the entire […]
Industry packs Budds’ for annual Christmas party
Oakville, Ontario — December 18, 2016 — The production area of Budds’ Collision Services was packed for the company’s annual Pig Roast and Christmas party. In addition to great food and great company, this year’s event also served as the official launch of the Sam Piercey Foundation, supporting young collision repair apprentices in the industry. […]
The Autonomous Report: Google launches Waymo, GM starts testing and Ford looks into drones
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 18, 2016 — The emergence of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is a hot and trendy topic these days. Collision Repair magazine provides a weekly look at some of the developments in the field, including Uber’s current battles with the state of California, GM’s CEO saying the company will […]
