LINQ Lands Laurels: PPG wins innovation award for LINQ Digital Ecosystem at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Frankfurt, Germany — PPG has announced that it has received the Innovation Award for the company’s PPG LINQ digital ecosystem at this year’s Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. This innovation award specifically recognizes outstanding technological developments with significant market relevance in the automotive supplier industry, automotive workshop and services sector or original equipment manufacturers. […]
Tuesday Ticker: PPG, Axalta, AkzoNobel report Q4 and full-year 2023 results
Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker is focused on coatings performance for Q4 and full-year 2023. Check out earnings and reports from PPG, Axalta and AkzoNobel in this week’s feature. PPG marks more records PPG reported record fourth-quarter sales for 2023, with net sales of $4.4 billion, up four percent year-over-year. For the full […]
Understanding Updates: Solera offers further insight into blend updates in Database Reference Manual
Toronto, Ontario — In late November, Audatex/Solera reported that changes to its blend refinish threshold had been fully implemented. The company has since offered further insight into the changes made to its Database Reference Manual (DBRM) Blend update. While the previous version of Audatex/Solera’s blend refinish service automatically calculated blend refinish at 50 percent of […]
Dazzling Array: BASF unveils 2022/23 colour trends collection
Toronto, Ontario – BASF has announced 2022-2023’s Automotive Colour Trends – a collection of shades and hues designed to inspire automotive designers around the globe. According to the company’s newsletter, this year’s collection, titled ‘New Array’ refers to the thoughtful process of ordering values and responding to new needs, moving into new colour spaces with […]
Specialty Showcase: SEMA 2022 to feature more EV exhibitions
Nevada, United States — Get your toolkits and suitcases ready: this year’s SEMA 2022 show boasts more exhibitions addressing the automotive market’s shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) than ever before. According to the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) market report, aftermarket support for the electric market is a prime area for growth. Points of […]
Tonal Trifecta: new colours for Model Y Tesla vehicles, 2022
Austin, Texas — Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has confirmed two new colours in production for electric vehicles from the newly opened Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, namely Deep Crimson Multicoat and Mercury Silver Metallic. During the factory’s opening ceremony, Musk said the crimson would consist of 13 layers or more, while the silver finish would have eight […]
Bacteria, Begone: Nippon releases new anti-viral auto coating
Osaka, Japan – Nippon has released a new car interior coating intended for vehicles with frequently changing passengers, like taxis or car rentals. Named the Protection Car Interior VK Coat, it has the potential to reduce viral and bacterial presence by 99.9 percent, according to Nippon. This is achieved through hybrid photocatalyst – to simplify, […]
Pride in Paints: CPCA announces 2022 award recipients
Ottawa, Ontario – the Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) has announced the following awards, recognizing innovation in the Canadian coatings industry. The Roy Kennedy Award is awarded to individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the CPCA. Only one is awarded each year. This year it was award to Terry Sutherland of PPG Canada. “Terry […]
Growing Pains: Deteriorating road conditions could spell growth for collision repair industry
Toronto, Ontario — According to a report by Global Industry Analysts, poor road conditions amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are expected to drive growth in the automotive aftercare market. Exterior and structural products such as laminated windows and glass were some of the most common products that were upgraded or replaced, according to the report. […]
Wishing Windom Well: Uni-Select CEO Brent Windom announces forthcoming retirement
Boucherville, Quebec – Uni-Select Inc, the Canadian distributor of automotive refinish and industrial paint, announced Wednesday that Brent Windom would retire as president and chief executive officer of the group. Current Executive Chairman Brian McManus has been appointed as Mr. Windom’s successor and will hold the title of executive chairman and CEO. “Given Brent’s decision, […]
