Tsunami launches new Pure-10 dryer line
Monticello, Minnesota — October 25, 2016 — Tsunami Compressed Air Solutions has launched a new line of air dryers just in time for the 2016 SEMA show. According to a statement from the company, Pure-10 Regenerative Dryers offer similar high performance results as the standard Ultra Dryers at a reduced cost. Tsunami will exhibit at […]
Axalta announces winners of 2016 Calendar Competition
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania — October 19, 2016 — The competition from across North America was fierce, but Axalta Coating Systems has narrowed down the entries in its 2016 Custom Finishes Calendar Competition to the final dozen who will appear in the 2017 calendar. Custom car owners and builders from across the United States and Canada […]
PPG enhances training facilities
Mississauga, Ontario — June 19, 2016 — PPG has announced that it has expanded and improved several of its Business Development Centers. According to an official statement, the upgrades enhance PPG’s resources and capabilities for training painters, distributors, and body shop and collision repair professionals to successfully use the company’s array of automotive refinish coatings. […]
White & Peters to distribute B-TEC Systems
Scottsdale, Arizona — May 15, 2016 — B-TEC Systems has announced that White & Peters is now one of the key Canadian distributors for B-TEC’s short wave infrared paint curing line. White & Peters operates in British Columbia and is a wholly owned business unit of the Color Compass Corporation. “Having White & Peters […]
PPG expands Delfleet Essential commercial line
Mississauga, Ontario — April 27, 2016 — PPG Commercial Coatings has added two new low VOC epoxy primers to its Delfleet Essential commercial paint system. The new primers, ESU481 2.1 Epoxy Primer – White and ESU482 2.1 Epoxy Primer – Black, are variations of ESU480, the r gray 2.1 Epoxy Primer PPG introduced in the […]
XPEL introduces ULTIMATE hand-cut film for rare and classic cars
San Antonio, Texas — April 17, 2016 — XPEL has launched a new paint protection film for vintage and rare vehicles. According to the company, XPEL offers precut patterns for most late model vehicles, but there is no pre-cut pattern for some classic and muscle cars. The new product, XPEL ULTIMATE, was introduced to fill […]
PBE Distributors Spring Trade Show 2016
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CARSTAR and Axalta to sponsor Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No.88
By Mike Davey Charlotte, North Carolina — April 14, 2016 — There aren’t many unique driving experiences left for a man like Dale Earnhardt Jr. Thanks to CARSTAR and Axalta, he’s managed to cross another off his bucket list. For the first time, Earnhardt drove his No. 88 on city streets, specifically the streets of […]
Uni-Select acquires Annex Group through US subsidiary
By Mike Davey Boucherville, Quebec — April 6, 2016 — Uni-Select has continued its recent acquisition drive, this time picking up Annex Group through its US subsidiary Finish Master. Annex Group was founded in 1983 and specializes in the automotive, commercial fleet, marine, architectural and the industrial segments. The company operates in Washington and California. […]
PPG to expand training
Strongsville, Ohio — March 23, 2016 — PPG has announced it will offer an expanded array of classes throughout 2016, with subjects ranging from basic and advanced product line training to custom painting techniques, business management, shop operations and customer service. Courses will be available in 16 PPG Business Development Centers in Canada and the […]
