Pinching Pennies: Ont. man receives paint repair compensation following lengthy legal battle with Bell
Toronto, Ontario — Bell Canada is in hot water after an Ontario man successfully received compensation for paint damage done to his vehicle by a Bell employee, following a months-long legal battle with the telecom giant. About seven months ago, David Rooney received a car wash he never asked for. The high-pressure water excavator the […]
Body filler lets you skip the glaze
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario – March 29, 2019 —Dolphin One Fill is an all-in-one premium body filler from U-Pol. One Fill’s intelligent micro-sphere technology formula builds like body filler yet is smooth and free of pinholes, the manufacturer states. This allows repairers to skip the glaze and move on to priming and painting in […]
Symach announces new GM for Canada
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – January 23, 2019 — Les Pawlowski has been appointed as Symach’s general manager in Canada. In his new role, he will be overseeing and supporting Symach activities in the region. Pawlowski brings more than 20 years of experience in international trade and business development for the automotive aftermarket industry […]
Keep it Flowing: 3M introduces PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System
London, Ontario — October 4, 2017 — 3M Canada has introduced the next evolution in its paint application technology – the 3M PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System. According to 3M Canada, the 3M PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System improves the flow of the painting process with an improved spray cup design that delivers […]
GFS appoints Mick Ramis as VP of Automotive Refinish Sales
Osseo, Wisconsin — September 26, 2017 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has announced the promotion of Mick Ramis to the role of Vice President of Automotive Refinish Sales. “I am excited to take on the responsibilities and challenges of the automotive refinish business unit and use my experience to capitalize on opportunities and bring success […]
Axalta appoints Joseph F. McDougall as President, Global Refinish
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — September 25, 2017 — Joseph F. McDougall has been named Senior Vice President and President, Global Refinish at Axalta Coating Systems. In this new role at the company, McDougall will be responsible for Axalta’s global refinish business. “Joe brings a unique set of skills to this new position at Axalta including a […]
Toronto company fined for supplying paint with high VOCs
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — September 20, 2017 — Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has announced it has levied fines against a Toronto-area supplier for selling automotive refinishing products that contained VOCs in excess of the allowable limit. Fine Auto Paints and Supplies of Scarborough, Ontario, was fined $25,000, after pleading guilty in […]
The heat is on! Count’s Kustoms’ Ryan Evans and NitroHeat at NACE Automechanika 2017
By Alex Dugas Chicago, Illinois — August 8, 2017 — NACE Automechanika 2017 attracted a large crowd of vendors, shop owners and industry stakeholders to the Windy City for the annual conference. The show also attracted TV personalities such as Ryan Evans from Count’s Kustoms in Las Vegas. The shop is known as the shooting location […]
PPG to introduce Nexa Autocolor P190-6920 Production Clearcoat
Strongsville, Ohio — July 25, 2017 — PPG has announced that its Nexa Autocolor P190-6920 Production Clearcoat will soon be available to collision centres in Canada and the United States. This follows soon after the company’s announcement earlier this month that it would introduce a new high production clearcoat for its Envirobase line. The new […]
PPG to release EC520 En-V High Production Clearcoat
Strongsville, Ohio — July 11, 2017 — PPG announced that it will soon launch its EC520 En-V High Production Clearcoat. According to PPG, this is a new innovative clearcoat designed specifically for use over Envirobase High Performance basecoat. PPG stated that the EC520 is formulated for application in all markets, including Canada, and the new […]
