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 […]
In the House: House of Kolor to honor painter creativity at the 2023 SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada – In a recent press release, House of Kolor announced its plans to highlight the artistry, creativity and thrill of custom refinishing at its painter-inspired booth during the 2023 SEMA show, October 31 to November 3. During the event, House of Kolor will feature guest appearances by Jon “Koz” Kosmoski, founder of […]
March Motor Madness: Motorama showcases Toronto’s hottest custom cars
Toronto, Ontario — Hundreds of gearheads gathered at Toronto’s International Centre last weekend for the annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo. With more than 300,000 sq. ft. of venue space, the event featured a display of more than 400 featured custom cars, hot rods and tuner cars; from trucks to old-school Mopar, modern mods […]
Paint by Numbers: Sherwin Williams reports 2022 full-year, Q4 results; consolidated net sales up due to price increases
Cleveland, Ohio — Sherwin Williams reported its 2022 year-end and fourth-quarter financial results last month, with consolidated net sales ringing in at a record US$22.15 billion, up 11.1 percent from 2021. The company said sales from locations open for the full year of 2022 in the U.S. and Canada grew 11.7 percent. Fourth-quarter consolidated net […]
Date with Design: Sherwin-Williams 2022 calendar features Alberta shop build
Airdrie, Alberta — This year’s Sherwin Williams calendar features over-the-top builds finished exclusively in the company’s Ultra-premium portfolio of collision repair products, including a product of Alberta customs shop, Coyote Customs Paint and Auto. Coyote Customs’s 2011 Ford Mustang GT Twin Turbo, the only Canadian-built vehicle in the Sherwin-Williams calendar, is the featured vehicle in […]
Collision Core Quality: Sherwin-Williams’ new app earns 2021 Kool Tools distinction from SCRS
Toronto, Ontario — Sherwin-Williams’ recently launched Collision Core Quality has not only grabbed the attention of body shops implementing the application, but also those of industry partners like the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). This year, SCRS released its newest list of Kool Tools and Sherwin-Williams Collision Core Quality was among those recognized by […]
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Sherwin-Williams releases video in recognition of Black History Month
Toronto, Ontario – In recognition of the month of February being Black History Month, Sherwin-Williams released a video highlighting the many achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The video, posted to the company’s LinkedIn page, features thoughts and sentiments from Sherwin-Williams employees, including the Sherwin-Williams African American Network Employee Resource Group. An […]