A Bolstered Blend: Solera reports that changes to blend refinish threshold are fully implemented
Toronto, Ontario — In a recent announcement, Audatex/Solera has reported that changes to its blend refinish threshold are fully implemented. According to a recent announcement, Audatex/Solera has successfully implemented its shift away from previously defaulted blend refinish formulas within its estimating system, with the aim of giving repairers more flexibility on labour hours charged. While […]
Precise Painting: Axalta embarks on paint technology partnership with inkjet company
Pennsylvania, United States — Axalta has announced a new venture with an inkjet manufacturer, in which the coatings company plans to provide a “next generation sustainable digital paint technology for the transportation industry.” More specifically, this planned technology could contribute up to a 30 percent reduction in CO2 emissions for two-toned vehicle manufacturers, according to […]
The Grove’s New Groove: Grove Collision first facility in Alta. to install PPG Moonwalk paint mixer
Spruce Grove, Alberta — A new piece of tech from PPG is rolling out across Canada as smoothly as its name would suggest, as Grove Collision becomes the first facility in Alberta to install the game-changing Moonwalk paint mixer. Keith Robin, president and co-owner of Spruce Grove’s Grove Collision, told Collision Repair that the decision […]
The Big Screen: PPG launches paint films division alongside entrotech Inc.
Toronto, Ontario — The most advanced paint technologies call for the most capable team of experts to support them; to that end, PPG has launched Advanced Surface Technologies, a new joint venture between the company and entrotech Inc. This new strategic partnership, in which PPG retains a majority stake, will see the two companies collaborate […]
Eye of Efficiency: Axalta launches Irus Mix automated paint mixing system
Toronto, Ontario — Far too many in the collision industry still rely on their eyes alone for mixing and matching paint—luckily the experts at Axalta have developed a step up from the ‘ol cones and rods with the release of the Axalta Irus Mix. Touted as the fastest fully automated and completely hands-free mixing machine […]
Three’s Company: BASF appoints three heads of global coatings business units
Toronto, Ontario — The coatings division at BASF is due for a bit of a shake-up this coming August, as the auto paint manufacturer appointed three individuals to head up the new global units for its automotive coatings and refinish businesses. Effective August 1, Patrick Zheng Yu Zhao will be tasked with overseeing BASF’s Global […]
Mood Paint: Concept Volkswagen ID.7 at CES can change colours in 22 places, OEM says
Las Vegas, Nevada — Volkswagen may be calling its paint job “camouflage,” but there is no doubt that attendees to CES in Las Vegas can’t take their eyes off a colour-changing concept model of the electric ID.7 sedan on display at this year’s show. The German OEM calls the finish “smart camouflage,” claiming that this […]
Paint Perfection: Mazda unveils Artisan Red Premium paint, fourth of Takuminuri line
Toronto, Ontario — Those out there who consider themselves automotive artists have a new paint shade just for them, as Mazda unveiled the new Artisan Red Premium paint shade on Tuesday; the fourth of the company’s advanced Takuminuri paint line. Takuminuri, which translates as “Artisan colouring,” is Mazda’s painting technology that reproduces a precise, high-quality […]
Cyber Chemistry: AkzoNobel to use Microsoft quantum computing for chemical simulations
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel is getting in on the cutting edge of computer science, announcing Monday that it has partnered with Microsoft to utilize the company’s quantum computing capabilities to run simulations on chemical reactions. The partnership will see scientists from both companies collaborating to develop a “virtual laboratory” where experiments can be conducted via […]
Life-Proof Paint: Queen’s University coatings research gets $24 million funding boost
Kingston, Ontario — A research project led by Queen’s University received an injection of $24 million to continue developing molecular coatings technology that aims to extend the lifespan of automotive paints. With this latest boost of funding provided by the New Frontiers in Research Funding program, the university believes that this research could put Canada […]
