Axalta releases 2016 automotive trends colour forecast
Toronto, Ontario — April 10, 2016 — Axalta Coating Systems has released Destination Color 2016, a new portfolio of colour choices. Axalta’s colour trends presented in Destination Color 2016 are grouped into four colour destinations that reflect megatrends: Newtopia, Pop_up Zone, Inner State and Cyber Scene that reflect an array of colors for consumers with different […]
BASF launches Color Advance Boosters
Mississauga, Ontario — April 5, 2016 — BASF has introduced Color Advance Boosters for its Glasurit 90 Line brand. According to BASF, what a turbocharger does for engine power is comparable to what the Color Advance concentrates do for the hiding power of Glasurit 90 Line. The new water based formulation contains concentrated pigments. According […]
SATA and Uni-Select team up for refinish application training
By Dylan O’Hagan Peterborough, Ontario — March 30, 2016 — With a master painter as part of the team, SATA and Uni-Select Canada recently teamed up to offer spray paint gun training and expertise across the country. The training was offered in major cities across Canada including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Montreal, Ottawa and the […]
Global Equipment Maintenance introduces SureChange filter monitor
By Dylan O’Hagan Toronto, Ontario — March 29, 2016 — After inventing a spray gun monitor to help eliminate wasted paint, Jerohmie Arkell and his father Steve have invented a new product for body shops they say will help save money. This time it’s an air filter monitor for spray booths. The new product is […]
BASF launches Norbin brand in Canada
Southfield, Michigan — March 28, 2016 — BASF Automotive Refinish has officially launched Norbin in Canada. Norbin consists of value-priced primers and clears. The products are now available through BASF distributors. “Made with BASF technology and easy-to-use, Norbin is designed for the economy segment,” said Amy Kramer, BASF Inside Sales Manager. “Norbin allows our distributors […]
Sherwin-Williams to acquire Valspar in $11.3 billion deal
By Jeff Sanford Cleveland, Ohio — March 21, 2016 — Consolidation in the finishing business took a big step forward as news broke that Sherwin-Williams will acquire Valspar Corporation for $113 per share or about $11.3 billion cash. The deal has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors at both companies. Both Sherwin-Williams and […]
B-Tec Systems releases ‘The Infrared Handbook’
Scottsdale, Arizona — March 20, 2016 — A new book promises to provide comprehensive information about the use of infrared equipment in the automotive refinish setting, as well as application advice. “The Infrared Handbook” from B-Tec Systems was written by Peter Phillipson, who has over 30 years experience in the automotive field. Phillipson spent 18 […]
BASF names KC Mathieu new celebrity spokesperson
Southfield, Michigan — March 20, 2016 — Star of the Discovery Channel’s show Fast N’Loud and owner of KC’s Speed Shop, KC Mathieu, is teaming up with BASF to become the newest spokesperson for the company’s R-M automotive refinish line. The partnership got underway at the 39th annual Alliance of Automotive Service Providers NORTHEAST Show […]
Dominion Sure Seal named exclusive Canadian distributor of JTAPE
Mississauga, Ontario — March 16, 2016 — Dominion Sure Seal is now the exclusive Canadian distributor of UK based JTAPE automotive aftermarket products. Dominion Sure Seal manufactures automotive sealants, adhesives and coatings. A statement from the company says that JTAPE’s masking solutions are “a perfect complement to Dominion Sure Seal’s existing range of collision repair […]
Charley Hutton wins Ridler Award with PPG-painted Oldsmobile
Mississauga, Ontario — March 15 , 2016 — PPG and Charley Hutton have done it again, this time with a 1939 Oldsmobile convertible sporting a custom-mixed metallic PPG Envirobase High Performance finish. The car has won the 53rd annual Ridler Award at the 2016 Detroit Autorama. The Ridler Award is extremely prestigious and is given […]
