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PPG introduces fast-drying, high-build primer surfacer for PPG ENVIROBASE High Performance refinish system

PPG introduces fast-drying, high-build primer surfacer for PPG ENVIROBASE High Performance refinish system

By Staff/Wire Reports on February 8, 2022

Compatible with current PPG Envirobase reducers and undercoat hardeners, the new primer surfacer is ready to sand after one hour of air drying or 15 minutes of force drying.

Advantage Parts Solutions expands into Oklahoma City

“As we welcome Oklahoma City, we also welcome Business Development Manager John Lawhon (above) into the Advantage Family and are looking forward to his successes in the market," says Advantage Parts Solutions’ Vice President of Canada and Western USA Tifarah Senkow.

Advantage Parts Solutions expands into Oklahoma City

By Staff/Wire Reports on February 7, 2022

The expansion represents its 45th U.S. market and an opportunity for franchise new car dealerships and collision repair facilities.

Labor rate, tech shortage and ADAS panels highlight updated educational slate at NORTHEAST 2022

Labor rate, tech shortage and ADAS panels highlight updated educational slate at NORTHEAST 2022

By Staff/Wire Reports on February 7, 2022

NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show will return in-person, March 18-20, to the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J.

New education program provides hybrid and EV repair guidance

“It’s an honor to be the first collision repair facility in the VeriFacts network to earn our HEV/BEV Ready remote verification,” says Randy Serkey, owner of A&R Auto Body.

New education program provides hybrid and EV repair guidance

By Staff/Wire Reports on August 24, 2020

Collision repair professionals can gain knowledge of the safety protocols and repair processes as EVs and hybrids gain market traction.

Playing with the big boys

“Fire trucks and ambulances are big departments for us, especially right now. It’s critical that we can turn those vehicles around quickly," says Vice President Danny Wolfe (left), of the family-run business that includes his father, owner Steve Wolfe (right), brother, Estimator Brandon Wolfe, and his mother, Office Manager Lori Wolfe.

Playing with the big boys

By Rob Merwin on May 6, 2020

Family-owned Diversified Body & Paint Shop tackles big rigs, large municipal vehicles and RVs in its new 50,000-square-foot facility on 10 acres.

CIECAst webinar to focus on ADAS calibrations, May 19

By Staff/Wire Reports on April 16, 2020

'ADAS Calibrations—Do It Right and Document What You Do,' will be held on Tuesday, May 19, at 11 am CST. All industry segments are invited to attend.

Paint spray booth manufacturer turns attention to producing Covid-19 testing booths

“This product was developed from start to finish in less than six days, and we know that getting it out the door is critical, so we focused all of our attention on the development," says Debbie Teter, Garmat USA.

Paint spray booth manufacturer turns attention to producing Covid-19 testing booths

By Rob Merwin on April 15, 2020

‘Our company is well versed in innovation, and we possess agile manufacturing processes that allow for easy product customizations. This led us to research ideas to help fight the Covid-19 crisis’ — Debbie Teter, Garmat USA.