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News from Automechanika: Axalta launches Axalta Nimbus customer experience platform with a Canadian connection

Ajax, Ontario — Axalta today announced the launch of Axalta Nimbus, a new global customer experience platform for Axalta refinish customers. Patricia Morschel, vice president of marketing and commercial operations for Axalta global refinish, demonstrated the new technology live at Automechanika Frankfurt on Tuesday morning. Set to go live early 2025 in North America, Axalta […]

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Incoming Innovations: SATA announces new spray gun, the SATA jet X

Toronto, Ontario — SATA GmbH, Kornwestheim-based specialists for wet coating technologies recently introduced a new lineup of products at Automechanika in Germany. The new product that attracted the most interest was the jet X premium spray gun. The spray gun boasts a new look: what stands out is the simple, elegant exterior in matte black with […]

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Defeating Dust: 3M introduces the 3M Clean Sanding System for Canada and around the world

Toronto, Ontario — 3M has announced that shops in Canada and around the world will now have access to the 3M Clean Sanding System as part of a comprehensive dust extraction solution offered by the company. Specifically, 3M announced that effective in Q4 2024, the 3M Clean Sanding System will be offered in the United […]

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Bosch Diagnostics launches ADS X 6.0 software update introducting new topology view, faster scan times, new features

Illinois, United States — Bosch says its ADS X series scan tool owners now have access to new software features, faster scan times, and expanded vehicle coverage through the new 6.0 software update. New software features include a Topology View and battery voltage indicator for improved diagnostic efficiency. “Our goal for each ADS X scan […]

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An Electric Breakthrough: AkzoNobel develops powder coatings technology to improve EV battery protection

Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed a powder coatings technology which provides improved electrical protection for electric vehicle battery systems. Currently available in China, the new technology is suitable for battery system parts such as cooling plates, side blades and battery covers within electric vehicles. “There’s a growing demand in the EV market […]

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Mixing Milestone: Axalta announces 100th installation of Irus automated mix machine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ⁠— Axalta recently announced that the coatings giant has installed its 100th Axalta Irus Mix full automated hands-free paint mixing machine. The unit was installed in Bodyshop Carenove in France earlier this month. The business has used Standox, one of Axalta’s automotive refinish brands, for more than 20 years.  “Axalta Irus Mix is […]

Regarding Rates: Saskatchewan bodyshop material rates to remain $6.12 per hour; SGI commits to 6.5 percent paint shop materials increase in 2024

Regina, Saskatchewan —Tom Bissonnette, director of the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) and Terry Beattie, SAAR board member and owner of LB Beattie Autobody, recently met with Saskatchewan Government Insurance Management to discuss bodyshop material (BSM) rates, among other topics.  “Bottom line,” wrote Bissonnette in his weekly newsletter to SAAR members. “SGI will leave […]

Props for ProgiSync: Consolidated Collision Services first collision network to adopt OEM Certification feature in ProgiSync for all certified locations

Montreal, Quebec — Progi is proud to announce the addition of two major partners to its OEM Certifications feature in ProgiSync: Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) and Wawanesa Insurance.  Launched last fall, the OEM Certification feature is designed to showcase collision expertise by displaying OEM certifications to insurance and network partners in ProgiSync. The feature is […]

Hear This: 3M recalls 40,000 noise-reducing earmuffs over risk of cracking; 6,700 units sold in Canada

Toronto, Ontario — 3M is recalling approximately 40,000 noise-reducing earmuffs that could crack and lead to a potential overexposure to loud noises for users. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled product, 3M’s Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs were originally produced from March 2020 to September 2022 and sold primarily in the […]

Partnerships at PBE: 27th annual PBE trade show colourfully connects industry members

Mississauga, Ontario — The Paint and Body Equipment’s (PBE) 2024 trade show brought together industry members in a colourful display of print, product and passion. The 27th annual show took place on April 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST at the Hilton Mississauga-Meadowvale hotel and featured 54 exhibiting vendors alongside prizes and giveaways […]

High Tech Hunter: Hunter Engineering showcases Ultimate ADAS calibrations for Honda, Acura at Ontario HQ

Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine was invited to Hunter Engineering’s Canadian headquarters in Aurora, Ontario, last week to witness a demonstration of the new Ultimate ADAS technology—which is said to be capable of solving three calibrations in under ten minutes. At the start of his demo, Jon Donato of Hunter Engineering stressed that using […]

Pulling New Products: KECO body Repair Products unveils new tools at MTE 2024

Toronto, Ontario — KECO Body Repair Products celebrated its participation as a vendor at the 2024 Mobile Tech Expo (MTE) by introducing an array of new collision repair products. A recent press release notes that with this latest product launch, “KECO has reaffirmed its commitment to industry advancement.” Moreover, for KECO, the “highlight of this […]

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