School in Session: Axalta and SATA partner to provide training at new Ontario location
Vaughan, Ontario — Axalta Coatings and SATA have announced a new training partnership, replacing the Axalta Training Center in Ajax, Ont. with Axalta Training at SATA Canada. According to Wednesday’s press release from Axalta, this partnership will provide Axalta and its refinishing customers access to the new SATA Ontario location,. Axalta refinish customers will have […]
Supporting Survivors: SATA coupe built by childhood cancer survivors sold for $137,500
Tennessee, United States — This past weekend, the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer auctioned a custom Gen 3 Factory Five Type 65 Coupe for a remarkable $137,500. According to a press release from the Austin Hatcher Foundation, automotive therapy is one of the services provided at no cost to families facing pediatric cancer. This […]
Survivor Strong: Austin Hatcher Foundation auctions SATA Coupe built by childhood cancer survivors
Tennessee, United States — The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer will be auctioning a custom Gen 3 Factory Five Type 65 Coupe, built by childhood cancer survivors, funded by SATA, and with all proceeds returned to the foundation. The coupe was built by pediatric cancer patients and survivors from the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s Industrial Arts […]
Suspiciously Similar: SEMA exhibitor selling knock-off SATA shut down by police, assets seized
Las Vegas, Nevada — A Chinese paint hardware company is paying a high price for counterfeiting after the global paint giants at SATA spotted PHX Refinish Co. selling copycat versions of the German company’s products on the SEMA Show floor earlier in November. SEMA Show attendees got a surprise show with their convention ticket this […]
Chit Chats at SEMA: Meet Joern Stoever, interim GM of SATA Canada
Las Vegas, Nevada — From Nov. 1 through Nov. 4, Collision Repair mag was on-site at the SEMA Show, where more than 1,900 exhibitors set up extravagant displays to showcase what the modern collision repair world has to offer. Our reporters Allison Rogers and Max Reid were all over the show floor last week, meeting […]
What’s Happening At SEMA?: SEMA Show 2022 kicks off in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada — The Collision Repair team is live and on-scene for the kick-off of the SEMA Show 2022, taking over the Las Vegas Convention Center from Tuesday to Friday. Starting off bright and early with the SEMA Show kick off breakfast, the international aftermarket industry was well satiated for a full day of […]
Willkommen to the Big Leagues: Automechanika Frankfurt returns with 78,000 attendees
Frankfurt, Germany — The biannual Automechanika Frankfurt auto show wrapped up its five-day stay in Germany’s financial capital on Friday, closing out nearly a full week of presentations and demonstrations on the latest tips and techniques the international auto industry has to offer. Drawing in some of the biggest brands the industry has to offer, […]
Green Machine: Limited-Edition international SATAjet X 5500 model to represent standards of quality and sustainability
Toronto, Ontario — SATA is releasing another limited-edition international version of the SATAjet X 5500. With the slogan, Green is more than just a colour to us, SATA’s new product offers customers a piece of equipment that satisfies the highest demands a paint spray gun can offer. The X nozzle system of this new offering […]
Bored and Stroked: SATA Canada offers SATAjet X 5500 exclusive for the Canadian market
Toronto, Ontario — SATA Canada is offering a custom-designed SATAjet X 5500–and it’s exclusive to the Canadian market. The “Bored and Stroked” special edition pays tribute to big block power and the glory days of the muscle car. According to SATA’s description, the custom SATAjet X 5500 features “famous engine call-out emblems from your favourite […]
Speaking with SATA: Florian Kaiser, CEO, and Joerg Goettling discuss experience at IBIS Global Summit
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — From June 15 through June 17, international delegates of the global collision repair industry were in Monaco for the annual IBIS Global Summit. Spectators were treated to comprehensive presentations on the global state of our industry, networking opportunities and the most picturesque views the French Riviera has to offer. Collision Repair mag […]
