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 […]
New line of compressed air filters from Kaeser
Fredericksburg, Virginia — March 8, 2016 — Kaeser Compressors has expanded its air treatment product line with new compressed air filters available in flows from 20 to 500 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm). According to Kaeser Compressors, the new line includes liquid separator, particulate, coalescing and oil vapour absorbing filters to meet a wide […]
3M partners with Festool for comprehensive surface prep and finishing system
St. Paul, Minnesota — March 2, 2016 — 3M Company and TTS Tooltechnic Systems, maker of Festool brand products, have announced a strategic collaboration to provide repairers a new and comprehensive surface preparation and finishing system. The collaboration brings together 3M’s abrasives, global sales and distribution capabilities with Festool-branded power tools, dust extraction technologies and […]
Napanee District Secondary School brings repairers and students together
By Mike Davey Napanee, Ontario — February 26, 2016 — Keystone Automotive held a clinic recently in Napanee, Ontario that should make anyone interested in the future of the industry sit up and take notice. The clinic itself wasn’t that unusual. Representatives of SEM Products and DeVilbiss demonstrated new products to members of the collision […]
DeVilbiss introduces new TEKNA Basecoat spray gun
Swanton, Ohio — February 24, 2016 — DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing has launched the first in a new range of material specific premium spray guns. According to a statement from DeVilbiss, the new TEKNA Basecoat spray gun is designed to spray well at low pressures with exceptional metallic control and reduced overspray. The TEKNA Basecoat guns […]
PPG invests $7.8 million in R&D facility
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — February 22, 2016 — PPG has just announced it has completed a significant investment to its primary research and development facility for paint and coatings. Part of the upgrades include facilities for simulating the wide variety of environmental conditions experienced by refinish customers and a new automotive refinish training centre. The investment […]
Automated inventory control system launched by icoat
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — February 22, 2016 — The collision repair industry continues to delve deeper into the digital world. Wayne Brady, CEO of icoat, has announced his company is offering a new cloud-based inventory control system for collision repair facilities. “We have launched our fully-automated collision inventory system in Canada,” said Brady […]
Darryl Hollenbeck’s PPG-painted Ford wins ‘Most Beautiful Roadster’
Mississauga, Ontario — February 17, 2016 — Acclaimed custom-car builder and painter Darryl Hollenbeck has won the 2016 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) award at the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) with his PPG-painted 1932 Ford highboy roadster. The event was held at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, California. This marks the third time Hollenbeck […]
BASF appoints Denise Kingstrom as North American Distribution Director
Florham Park, New Jersey — February 17, 2016 — Paul Whittleston, Vice President BASF Automotive Refinish North America, recently announced the appointment of Denise Kingstrom has been appointed North America Distribution Director for BASF Automotive Refinish. The appointment was announced by Vice President Paul Whittleston. “In line with our strategy to grow market share, Denise […]
Martech introduces P-20 Personal Air Breathing Unit
Mazeppa, Minnesota — February 16, 2016 — Martech Services Company has launched the Model P-20 Personal Air Breathing Unit. According to Tom Wright, Martech’s Director of Sales and Marketing, when used properly, a Personal Air Breathing Unit will work with the existing filtered compressed air supply. The Personal Air Breathing Unit will provide breathable air, […]
