Valspar launches VIM line for commercial and fleet
Masillon, Ohio — December 5, 2015 — Valspar has developed a new line designed for those whose business takes them to big rigs, buses and other fleet vehicles. Valspar Industrial Mix (VIM) is specially designed for the demands of the commercial, transportation and light industrial refinish markets. According to a statement from Valspar, VIM is […]
BASF appoints Tim Dawe as new Sales Director
Southfield, Michigan — December 1, 2015 — Timothy P. Dawe has joined BASF Automotive Refinish as the new Sales Director for North America. “Tim’s extensive experience and knowledge of the automotive refinish industry will enable him to immediately start to drive growth for BASF and our distribution partners,” said Paul Whittleston, BASF Vice President for […]
XPEL introduces paint-infused ULTIMATE Colour paint protection film
San Antonio, Texas — November 30, 2015 — XPEL has introduced ULTIMATE Colour, a new colour film technology that the company says combines the durability of advanced ULTIMATE paint protection film with the vibrancy and luster of automotive paint. XPEL ULTIMATE Colour film is available in gloss white, gloss black and matte black. A statement […]
BASF-painted cars take multiple accolades
Southfield, Michigan — November 23, 2015 — The show’s over, but the awards and announcements continue. Numerous vehicles featuring paint from BASF’s Glasurit and R-M product lines received awards and industry recognition at the 2015 SEMA Show. “It’s an honour for our paint brands to receive recognition at SEMA and be used by some of […]
BASF awards first ever Glasurit paint award to 1966 Ford Bronco
Las Vegas, Nevada — November 16, 2015 — A 1966 Ford Bronco owned by Richard Gochanour and painted by Adam Krause at The Refinery by Adam Krause Inc. with Glasurit 90 Line Refinery Green and Refinery Brown was crowned the winner of the first annual BASF Glasurit Best Paint Award at the 2015 SEMA Show. […]
PPG Canada launches Shop-Line refinish system
Mississauga, Ontario — November 10, 2015 — PPG Canada has introduced the Shop-Line refinish system to its collision centre customers across the country. The new line is compliant with VOC emissions regulations. A statement from PPG says the Shop-Line system has been developed for repair facilities seeking a solventborne solution at an economical price. “We understand […]
Bobby Alloway wins SEMA’s Battle of the Builders
Las Vegas, Nevada — November 9, 2015 — You can talk about the educational and networking opportunities at other shows until you’re blue in the face, but when it comes to pure, high-octane cool, SEMA has them all beat hands down. In addition to the hot cars on the show floor, displayed as eye candy […]
Expectations building for a strong Q3 for Axalta
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 26, 2015 — An interesting investment thesis on the popular financial website zerohedge.com paints automotive finish manufacturer Axalta as “an excellent long-term [investment] hold.” The author of the piece can’t say enough nice things about the investment potential of Axalta. According to the author the “company’s stock is […]
Jose Costa of Driven Brands on the acquisition of CARSTAR and future consolidation
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 25, 2015 — News of the acquisition of CARSTAR US is ricocheting around the industry, and no wonder. This a big deal. Auto industry conglomerate Driven Brands will acquire Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. Driven Brands will create a new division, Paint & Collision, to house CARSTAR […]
CARSTAR US acquired by Driven Brands
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 23, 2015 — The consolidation of the North American collision repair network continues with big news out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Auto industry conglomerate Driven Brands will acquire Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, a company better known here as CARSTAR US. This deal does not involve CARSTAR […]
