Sask Polytech students’ work selected for BASF calendar
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — January 11, 2016 — Appearing on the BASF calendar is a rare honour, and it’s even rarer that student work makes the cut. Nevertheless, anyone opening the 2016 BASF calendar to October will be treated to a view of the work completed by Saskatchwan Polytechnic students. The October page is a beautifully […]
3M launches suit againt XPEL Technologies
St. Paul, Minnesota — January 4, 2016 — 3M has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in US federal district court in Minnesota against XPEL Technologies Corporation. The suit alleges that XPEL Technologies Corporation’s XPF paint protection film product infringes 3M’s US Patent No. 8,765,263, entitled Multilayer Polyurethane Protective Films. XPEL Technologies responded with a press […]
Uni-Select acquires distributors in Ontario and BC
Boucherville, Québec — December 21, 2015 — Uni-Select appears to be on something of an acquisition drive. Collision Repair magazine recently reported on the acquisition of Refinish Solutions through Uni-Select’s subsidiary FinishMaster, and the company has just announced that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent equity interest of Colwood-Langford Auto Supply and […]
Uni-Select acquires Refinish Solutions
Boucherville, Quebec — December 18, 2015 — Uni-Select has announced that its subsidiary FinishMaster has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Aquia Auto Parts, doing business under the name Refinish Solutions. Certain customary closing conditions had to be satisfied before the deal could go through, but Uni-Select has indicated that the […]
B-TEC Systems introduces high speed dryer for spray outs
Scottsdale, Arizona — December 17, 2015 — B-TEC Systems has introduced a high speed dryer for spray outs, the ST-01 Paint Sample Dryer. According to the company, the unit is designed to produce rapid drying of both waterborne basecoats and urethane clears and single stage coatings. The ST-01 can use infrared, air movement or both […]
Martech launches Best Buy Filter Kits
Mazeppa, Minnesota — December 16, 2015 — Martech Services Company has launched a new product to make life easier for users of the company’s Quality Air Breathing Systems. The new Best Buy Filter Kits are available for various models and include enough filters for one year of filter changes according to the company’s recommended schedule. According […]
Valspar rolls out a new look for Prospray
Minneapolis, Minnesota — December 16, 2015 — Prospray has introduced a new look to the labeling of all of its products. The Prospray line is produced by Valspar Automotive. According to a statement from the company, the redesigned packaging “honours Prospray’s roots, communicates the brand of the future, and features the new Prospray logo, category […]
GFS breaks ground on new Center for Excellence
Osseo, Wisconsin — December 15, 2015 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has broken ground on its new Center for Excellence. The 80,000 sq. ft. facility will house a state-of-the-art training and product R&D centre with additional space for expansion. Construction will be completed by August 2016. “Our new building will truly showcase our latest advanced […]
PPG launches Ditzler Satin Clear Kit
Mississauga, Ontario — December 10, 2015 — PPG’s lineup of Vibrance Collection custom paint finishes has been expanded with the launch of DSC5250 Ditzler Satin Clear Kit. The new kit includes a quart of VC5250 Ditzler Satin Clear and a half pint of VH7250 Ditzler Satin Clear Hardener. PPG says that with the addition of […]
BASF’s future: Timothy Dawe on what’s next and his newly created role
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 9, 2015 — Collision Repair magazine recently reported Timothy P. Dawe has been appointed the new North American Sales Director for BASF Automotive Refinish. Dawe recently took a few minutes out to speak to us about his new role. Dawe comes to his new position with more than […]
