Painter’s Paradise: New Vancouver Kirmac location first in B.C. with PPG Moonwalk, first in N.A. with Bellini REVO-Up
Vancouver, British Columbia — The prolific West Coast repair chain, Kirmac Collision and Autoglass, proudly opened the doors of its nineteenth facility in South Vancouver on Wednesday, fitted with some very fancy refinishing toys from PPG and Bellini Systems. “We have been looking to open a location in South Vancouver for as long as I […]
The EV Cure: Global Finishing Solutions releases free EV refinishing guide
Toronto, 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 […]
Simpler Solutions: Mike Ramis of GFS on revamping the world of refinishing, from the SEMA Show floor
Las 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 […]
Staying Fluid: HMFT named preferred distributor of GFS products in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Wisconsin, 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 […]
The EV Cure: GFS releases free guide on EV curing methods
Barrie, 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 […]
Triple Threat: Global Finishing Solutions appoints three new VPs
Osseo, 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 […]
Up Fore Grabs: GFS to host Helicopter Ball drop with $2,000 prize
Osseo, 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, […]
GFS partners with RollSeal to offer affordable fabric roll-up doors
By CRM Staff Osseo, Wisconsin — October 27, 2017 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has partnered with RollSeal Automated Door Systems to offer a space and cost-saving roll-up door option for paint booths and other finishing equipment. In a statement released by GFS, the company said RollSeal Doors can be installed easily at a booth’s […]
GFS appoints Mick Ramis as VP of Automotive Refinish Sales
Osseo, Wisconsin — September 26, 2017 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has announced the promotion of Mick Ramis to the role of Vice President of Automotive Refinish Sales. “I am excited to take on the responsibilities and challenges of the automotive refinish business unit and use my experience to capitalize on opportunities and bring success […]
GFS releases Booth Shield peelable booth protection
Osseo, Wisconsin — September 12, 2017 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has released Booth Shield, a complete line of peelable coatings for helping protect paint booth walls, windows, lights and floors. “GFS is excited to offer our customers a fast, easy solution for booth protection and overspray capture,” said Mick Ramis, Business Unit Manager at […]
