Automotive events in jeopardy at Skills N.S. competition
By Cindy Macdonald Toronto, Ontario — October 22, 2018 — Low enrollment is threatening the auto collision repair and car painting events at the 2019 Nova Scotia Skills Competition. Organizers say these two events have experienced low enrollment in the past and are at risk of cancellation. The local automotive industry is requested to pre-register for collision […]
PPG sets Q2 collision refinish training schedule
By CRM Staff Strongsville, Ohio — April 9, 2018 — PPG announced the schedule for its collision refinish training courses for April, May and June. All classes are structured to ensure that paint technicians are up to date with PPG products, processes and technological advances. Classes are led by expert instructors, take one to two […]
PPG releases early 2018 collision refinish training schedule
Strongsville, Ohio — January 10, 2018 — PPG has announced its collision refinish training schedule for the first quarter of 2018. Classes cover a wide variety of subjects and are designed to ensure that PPG paint technicians stay up to date with their refinish certification and knowledge of PPG products, processes and technological advances. All […]
PPG offers custom painting classes
Strongsville, Ohio — September 19, 2017 — Got a custom itch? PPG has announced its schedule of custom painting classes for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year. According to PPG, the courses are designed to help paint technicians use PPG products to bring their imaginations to life and create one-of-a-kind paint schemes for custom […]
Symach Future Center hosts paint company tests
By CRM Staff Bologna, Italy — September 5, 2017 — It’s been a busy few months for Symach’s Future Center. Located at the company’s headquarters in Bologna, Italy, the Future Centre has seen AkzoNobel, BASF and Sherwin-Williams use it as a research facility to test their products on Symach’s equipment. The facility first opened its […]
Herkules Equipment upgrades Sparkle Clean aerosol paint cleaner
Walled Lake, Michigan — June 23, 2017 — Herkules says it has added some substantial features and capabilities to the Sparkle Clean aerosol paint cleaner. The aerosol paint cleaner will now include a new cap that features two stream options: wide or narrow. With the flip of a lid, users of the product will now be […]
PPG announces launch of XI colour matching line
Mississauga, Ontario — February 8, 2017 — PPG has announced the development of several advances in its array of software and hardware colour tools. Specifics are still under wraps, but Denise Lu, PPG’s Global Marketing Director, has dropped some hints. “We have been working on critical initiatives that will elevate our colour tools to a […]
Handle with caution when curing with ultraviolet
By Peter L. Phillipson Scottsdale, Arizona — February 1, 2017 — In recent years, as the first of the ultraviolet curing products and the equipment to cure them landed in the marketplace, many questions were asked regarding the future use of this paint technology. In the following article I have tried to give a fair […]
Sherwin-Williams launches redesigned ATX 3.5 VOC Basecoat System
Mississauga, Ontario — November 4, 2016 — Sherwin-Williams has announced the launch of a “completely redesigned” ATX 3.5 VOC Basecoat System. According to a statement from Sherwin-Williams, the new ATX system meets all compliance standards regarding volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and offers an alternative to waterborne basecoats, without the requirements of shop upgrades or additional […]
Live@SEMA: Remote Assisted Programming, Quick Check and T-Hotbox take New Product awards
By CRM Staff Las Vegas, Nevada — November 1, 2016 — SEMA has named the winners of the 2017 New Products Showcase Awards. According to show management, the awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge products hitting the market in 2017. Winners were selected based on a variety of factors, including quality, marketability, […]
