Global Finishing SolutionsOsseo, WI 54758Company OverviewContact12731 Norway RdOsseo, WI 54758USAbout Global Finishing SolutionsLatest from Global Finishing SolutionsCollision RepairRevving Up For the Future: CARSTAR Thunder Bay celebrates grand re-opening of new facilityThunder Bay, Ontario — The CARSTAR Thunder Bay team—which has been part of the community for over 25 years—recently celebrated the grand re-opening of their new facility. According to a recent press release, “the Trevisanutto family, owners of CARSTAR Thunder Bay, have an over 50-year legacy in Thunder Bay for automotive services, including Nissan, Mazda, […]June 5, 2024ProductsNEW PRODUCT PATROLSEMAHOT PICKS SELECTED BY OUR EDITOR, A SEMA SHOW JUDGE One of the most captivating parts of the annual SEMA Show is witnessing all the spectacular new products being unveiled to our industry. This year, Collision Repair magazine editor, Allison Rogers was selected as one of the expert journalists behind the Global Media Awards program […]December 15, 2023HomeNEW PRODUCT PATROLDecember 8, 2023Collision RepairProduction Power-up: Global Finishing Solutions unveils Booth Connect Remote Monitoring SystemOsseo, Wisconsin — At this year’s SEMA Show, Global Finishing Solutions unveiled its Booth Connect Remote Monitoring System with the intention of upgrading automotive body shops’ remote accessing and monitoring capabilities. According to a recent press release, Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is proud to introduce Booth Connect, a patent-pending technology that promotes remote access and […]November 6, 2023ProductsThe EV Cure: Global Finishing Solutions releases free EV refinishing guideToronto, Ontario — With a steadily growing number of EVs in the Canadian car parc, refinishing jobs for these vehicles are becoming far more common for the average collision repair shop and Global Finishing Solutions wants to make sure those jobs are done safely. The automotive paint equipment developer released a free guide to safe […]June 21, 2023ProductsSimpler Solutions: Mike Ramis of GFS on revamping the world of refinishing, from the SEMA Show floorLas Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair crossed paths with Mike Ramis, v-p of auto refinishing for Global Finishing Solutions, on the SEMA Show floor this year, where he delved deep into the many new and exciting pieces of technology being shown off by the company, all of which are promised to do wonders for improving […]November 21, 2022Collision RepairStaying Fluid: HMFT named preferred distributor of GFS products in Alberta and SaskatchewanWisconsin, United States — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is proud to partner with MHFT, formerly known as Howard Marten Fluid Technologies, as its preferred automotive and truck refinish distributor in Alberta and Saskatchewan, giving body shops and collision repair centres a reliable equipment supplier with a history of fluid handling expertise. This follows HMFT’s acquisition […]October 4, 2022HomePartners in Paint Quality: Global Finishing Solutions announces partnership with CSN Collision CentresToronto, Ontario — Striving to meet the unique needs of every customer across the globe with pre-engineered and custom solutions for the preparation, application, curing and storage of paint and coatings, Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is excited to announce a new partnership program with CSN Collision Centres. Under this new partnership program, GFS will provide […]June 10, 2022Collision RepairThe EV Cure: GFS releases free guide on EV curing methodsBarrie, Ontario — Nothing gets a technician nervous like an unfamiliar EV rolling into the shop to get some work done—luckily Global Finishing Solutions has just released a free guide that provides the basic dos and don’ts to follow when working alongside electric vehicles. In a new guide called “The Electric Slide,” GFS has laid […]April 7, 2022Collision RepairCertified Solutions: Global Finishing Solutions partners with Certified Collision GroupToronto, Ontario — Global Finishing Solutions has announced a partnership with Certified Collision Group. Under this new partnership program, GFS will provide CCG affiliates with equipment and technologies. CCG affiliates can also use GFS’ distribution network—which provides consulting, training, installation, service, maintenance and aftermarket support on a local level. “GFS is proud to be the […]November 24, 2021Collision RepairSee Ya at SEMA: SEMA 2021 to kick off Tuesday, featuring Canadian Young Gun builderLas Vegas, Nevada — Faster than you can say “specialty equipment market association”, the SEMA show is back again, following a reduced online event last year, and ready to deliver four full days of the latest aftermarket insights. Eager to return to the bustle and excitement of the trade show experience, more than 1,300 exhibitors […]October 29, 2021Collision RepairTriple Threat: Global Finishing Solutions appoints three new VPsOsseo, Wisconsin — Global Finishing Solutions has announced the appointment of three new vice presidents: Tom Carlson, VP of operations; Marty Hedlund, VP of industrial sales and Ellie Ramey, VP of auto refinish sales. As vice president of operations, Carlson offers 20 years of leadership experience in the industrial sector. He has worked with change […]October 21, 2021EventsUp Fore Grabs: GFS to host Helicopter Ball drop with $2,000 prizeOsseo, Wisconsin — Looking for your chance to win either US$2,000 or a signed jacket from custom car builders the Ringbrothers? Well, you better bust out your wallet and buy up as many golf balls as you can—Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) have a contest for you! On Wednesday, […]October 15, 2021EventsTHE TALENT OF TOMORROWFix Network hosts Trades Experience Day for Tropicana graduating class On September 9, Fix Network hosted its first-ever Trades Experience Day at the company’s state-of-the-art Training Centre in Milton, Ontario. Part of Fix Network’s mission to promote the automotive aftermarket and its associated career opportunities, the event hosted the graduating class of Tropicana Community Services […]October 12, 2021Collision RepairTomorrow’s Techs: Fix Network hosts Trades Experience Day for Tropicana graduating classToronto, Ontario — Last week Fix Network hosted the graduating class of pre-apprenticeship body technicians from Tropicana Community Services for their first-ever Fix Network Trades Experience Day, at the collision repair company’s Milton training facility in Ontario. The event, dubbed Trades Experience Day, was part of Fix Network’s mission to promote the aftermarket industry among […]September 13, 2021Latest Product & Press Release from Global Finishing SolutionsBoothsEnergy Efficient Paint Booths for Cleaner ManufacturingGlobal Finishing SolutionsApril 16, 2025Paint HardwareClosed-Top Open-Front (CTOF) BoothsGlobal Finishing SolutionsLEARN MORENovember 6, 2024Paint HardwareUltra XD CTOFGlobal Finishing SolutionsLEARN MOREOctober 24, 2024
