What’s Happening At SEMA?: SEMA Show 2022 kicks off in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada — The Collision Repair team is live and on-scene for the kick-off of the SEMA Show 2022, taking over the Las Vegas Convention Center from Tuesday to Friday. Starting off bright and early with the SEMA Show kick off breakfast, the international aftermarket industry was well satiated for a full day of […]
Willkommen to the Big Leagues: Automechanika Frankfurt returns with 78,000 attendees
Frankfurt, Germany — The biannual Automechanika Frankfurt auto show wrapped up its five-day stay in Germany’s financial capital on Friday, closing out nearly a full week of presentations and demonstrations on the latest tips and techniques the international auto industry has to offer. Drawing in some of the biggest brands the industry has to offer, […]
Green Machine: Limited-Edition international SATAjet X 5500 model to represent standards of quality and sustainability
Toronto, Ontario — SATA is releasing another limited-edition international version of the SATAjet X 5500. With the slogan, Green is more than just a colour to us, SATA’s new product offers customers a piece of equipment that satisfies the highest demands a paint spray gun can offer. The X nozzle system of this new offering […]
Bored and Stroked: SATA Canada offers SATAjet X 5500 exclusive for the Canadian market
Toronto, Ontario — SATA Canada is offering a custom-designed SATAjet X 5500–and it’s exclusive to the Canadian market. The “Bored and Stroked” special edition pays tribute to big block power and the glory days of the muscle car. According to SATA’s description, the custom SATAjet X 5500 features “famous engine call-out emblems from your favourite […]
Speaking with SATA: Florian Kaiser, CEO, and Joerg Goettling discuss experience at IBIS Global Summit
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — From June 15 through June 17, international delegates of the global collision repair industry were in Monaco for the annual IBIS Global Summit. Spectators were treated to comprehensive presentations on the global state of our industry, networking opportunities and the most picturesque views the French Riviera has to offer. Collision Repair mag […]
The Spirit of SATA: Company extends 23 years of charity
Kornwestheim, Germany — For 23 years now, SATA has supported charity projects at home and abroad helping children and young people in need around Christmas time. Despite the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, the company says it is determined to continue to support social organizations. One of the organizations supported by SATA over the […]
SATA Seal: SATA 410N painter course to kick off Dec. 6, space still available
Toronto, Ontario — In the aim to fill a long-term gap in automotive refinishing training, SATA Canada is gearing up for its inaugural 410N automotive painter class (Red Seal equivalent), set to kick off on Dec. 6 at the company’s Vaughan, Ont. training facility. Open to new students and experienced painters alike, SATA’s new course […]
No SEMA for SATA: SATA withdraws booth from SEMA 2021 amid COVID concerns
Las Vegas, Nevada — With showtime fast approaching, SEMA exhibitors are dropping like flies as SATA announced its withdrawal from the event on Monday. Dan-Am, SATA’s U.S. distributor, stated that while the company “always looks forward to working with SATA to provide a great SEMA experience in its booth each year”, they feel compelled to back […]
The 411 on 410N: The inside scoop on SATA Canada’s new apprenticeship offering
Toronto, Ontario — Do you have a trusted, skilled painter on your staff roster? If not, you better get to brushing up. It’s a secret to none that Canada’s automotive aftermarket is in the drawls of a skills shortage—and painters are no exception. In a July survey issued by Collision Repair magazine, more than 65 […]
Product Report: SATA’s newest spray gun design, True Soul
Toronto, Ontario — SATA’s latest spray gun design, the new SATAjet X 5500 True Soul is an awe-inspiring choice for Fall, with its wild, beautiful and vivid design. Colourful, fanciful motifs such as dragons, female beauties, exotic fish, eagles or a skull adorn, among other things, the True Soul touts a design by American airbrush […]