Ryan Evans takes NitroHeat for a spin
By Mike Davey Richmond, British Columbia — October 11, 2016 — It looks like the NitroHeat system has another convert. This time it’s high-profile celebrity painter Ryan Evans of the TV show “Counting Cars.” According to NitroHeat’s designer, Derek Naidoo, the system combines heat and low-pressure nitrogen to deliver a smoother, faster-drying and more economical […]
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 […]
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 […]
Christie Alexander joins PPG Canada as Territory Manager for British Columbia
Mississauga, Ontario — September 23, 2016 — PPG Canada has named Christie Alexander to the position of Territory Mannager for British Columbia. Norm Angrove, Director, Refinish Canada, made the announcement. In this role, Alexander will serve as PPG representative to the company’s automotive refinish distributors throughout the province. Alexander joined PPG Canada in August of […]
Axalta employees raise funds for SickKids
Toronto, Ontario — September 20, 2016 — Axalta Coating Systems has received the “Together We Will” Award from SickKids Foundation. The “Together We Will” award recognized Axalta’s Ajax, Ont., facility as one of the top fundraisers for the recent Heatwave Durham 2016 10th Annual Corporate Challenge for SickKids softball tournament. For the second consecutive year, […]
Ralph D’Alessandro honoured as first Sikkens customer in North America
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — September 19, 2016 — Every long partnership starts with a single meeting. For CSN-427 Auto Collision and AkzoNobel, that meeting took place years ago, when a salesman named Mark Virsunen came to call on the facility’s founder, Ralph D’Alessandro. Ralph’s facility, 427 Auto Collision, became the first facility in […]
Color Compass hosts 24th annual golf tournament
Surrey, British Columbia — September 16, 2016 — Color Compass and PBE Distributors held its first charity golf tournament of the year recently at Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey, British Columbia. All proceeds from the tournament go to support Color Compass’ charity of choice, the BC Children’s Hospital. The day started out with some inclement […]
Martech Services Company launches Model 50 SL air system
Mazeppa, Minnesota — September 15, 2016 — Martech Services Company has announced the launch of the Model 50 SL, a new entry in the company’s Quality Air Breathing System line. Tom Wright is Director of Sales and Marketing for Martech. He notes that when the system is used properly, it will work with the existing […]
New colour book from House of Kolor
Minneapolis, Minnesota — September 14, 2016 — House of Kolor, a Valspar Automotive brand, has unveiled its newest colour books. The new books, complete with House of Kolor’s Shimrin2 Intermix System, select featured formulations and classic colours that the custom paint company is known for in the industry. The new book is now available to […]
Uni-Select bringing FinishMaster brand to Canada
Boucherville, Quebec — September 13, 2016 — The FinishMaster brand is coming to Canada. Uni-Select is the parent company of FinishMaster, a well-known and established distributor of paint and related materials in the US. Uni-Select has announced that it will bring the brand to Canada as well. FinishMaster Canada will open new FinishMaster stores and […]
