Setting the Pace: PPG named official supplier of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Indianapolis, Indiana — PPG has yet again been named official paint and finishing supplier of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. “We are excited to continue and further expand our relationship with racing and specifically with the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said PPG chairman and CEO Michael McGarry. “PPG paints, coatings […]
Come on Irene: PPG names Irene Tasi chief growth officer
Toronto, Ontario — PPG has named Irene Tasi as the company’s chief growth officer, a new position created to establish long-term corporate strategy. Tasi will be based at PPG’s global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa. and serve as a member of the company’s Operating Committee. “Irene is a proven, entrepreneurial leader who will help to drive […]
There the Hoods At: FinishMaster releases Hoodmaster 2021 finalists
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian talent continues to make its mark on the auto industry as Stratford, Ont.’s Josh Dobson came away with second prize in the pinstriping category at FinishMaster’s Hoodmaster 2021 painting competition. The Ontario-based product specialist for Axalta earned his spot near the top of the pile for his impressive “Frozen” pinstriped mini […]
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 […]
FinishMaster’s Frontman: Michael Sylvester named new president, COO of FinishMaster Inc.
Toronto, Ontario — Uni-Select has nabbed former Stella-Jones senior v-p Michael Sylvester as the new president and COO of FinishMaster Inc. Sylvester made his name at Stella-Jones, engaging in strategic negotiations with clients and suppliers and establishing a proven track record in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Brian McManus, executive chair and CEO of […]
Hot Swatches: BASF releases 2021-2022 Automotive Colour Trends collection
Toronto, Ontario — Dust off your berets and furrow your brows—the BASF 2021-2022 Automotive Colour Trends collection is here. The design experts at BASF’s Coatings division have delivered this year’s offering of colour commentary with the theme of SUPERPOSITION; what the company considers the “state where the limitation of binary systems is overcome,” according to […]
Robotic Results: BMW robot-applied paint repairable by humans
Munich, Germany — BMW recently announced that it was testing new robotically-applied paint technology on some M4 Coupes, but wants to reassure all the flesh-based refinishers out there that the work can still be repaired by puny humans. This new technology from BMW allows the application of several colours and designs to its cars’ bodywork […]
Pretty Good Hoods: Hoodmaster 2021 Crowd Favourite voting now open
Above: Toronto automotive painter and previous Bodyworx mag cover star Keegan de France poses with his FinishMaster Hood Master entry for this year. Keegan’s design, titled ‘Aloha’ is one of the hoods up for the Crowd Favourite pick. Toronto, Ontario — Toronto-based automotive painter Keegan De France is back in the spotlight as his “Aloha” […]
Collision Cure: PPG launches ONECHOICE® SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer
Toronto, Ontario — PPG has launched the ONECHOICE® SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer for Canadian and U.S. automotive refinish markets. This latest offering from the international automotive paint supplier is available in a spray-gun-applied quart and uses advanced UV-cure coating technology that can be sanded just two minutes after application. Compatible with all PPG topcoats, PPG […]
Do a Kickflip: Canadian painter with top-ten finish at Indasa Battle of the Boards
Fairfield, New Jersey — A Canadian auto painter left their mark as a top-ten finisher at Indasa USA’s inaugural Battle of the Boards competition in August. Bodyworx Professional cover star and auto painting extraordinaire Keegan De France came away from the event in a top-ten position for his custom painted skateboard deck. The competition saw […]
