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Parts data: SEMA Data Co-op to offer update in advance of 2015 SEMA Show

By Jeff Sanford   Toronto, Ontario — October 29, 2015 — Every automotive part manufactured represents a wealth of data. Looking deeper, there has been a big push on the part of SEMA to create a stand-alone data repository for suppliers and buyers of parts.    The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “an industry-owned and operated […]

Chief to unveil new products at SEMA Show

Madison, Indiana — October 27, 2015 — Chief has announced it reveal new products at its booth at the 2015 SEMA Show. The booth will also host equipment demos and offer special show pricing. The SEMA Show takes place November 3 to 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Chief display will be in […]

Expectations building for a strong Q3 for Axalta

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 26, 2015 — An interesting investment thesis on the popular financial website zerohedge.com paints automotive finish manufacturer Axalta as “an excellent long-term [investment] hold.” The author of the piece can’t say enough nice things about the investment potential of Axalta. According to the author the “company’s stock is […]

Valspar teams with top artists to benefit industry education

Minneapolis, Minnesota — October 19, 2015 — Valspar Automotive is bringing its brand family of quality performance coatings and products together with the creative talents of top custom artists to the SEMA Show to raise money through Artists4Education and help fund the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The SEMA Show takes place November 3 to […]

Canadian auto parts maker bets big on the shift to aluminum

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 16, 2015 — Canadian auto parts giant Linamar Corporation announced this week it has tendered an offer for 100 percent of the shares of French aluminum casting firm, Montupet S.A. The deal was billed by Linamar executives as the “latest move to solidify the company as a global […]

LJ Peters hosts ‘Amazing Race’ in Whistler

By Jeff Sanford Whistler, British Columbia — October 14, 2015 — Calgary-based LJ Peters held its 13th Annual Summit meeting in Whistler last week. The company is a warehousing firm supplying body shop supplies to jobbers throughout Western Canada. The summit is an annual tradition for the firm, designed to show appreciation for clients, as […]

ARA Convention 2015

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Carcone’s Auto Recycling receives two honours at ARA Convention

By Mike Davey Charlotte, North Carolina — October 12, 2015 — Congratulations go out to Michael and Carolyn Carcone for their big win at the Automotive Recyclers Assocation (ARA) Annual Convention & Exposition, taking home two prestigious awards. The ARA event took place in Charlotte, North Carolina from October 7 to 10. Owners of Carcone’s […]

Trans-Pacific Partnership signed, set to impact auto sector

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 7, 2015 — Negotiating countries, including Canada, have reached an initial agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal. The deal may have the potential to disrupt many industries here at home. Two areas of particular concern are auto parts manufacturing and vehicle assembly. Japan is part […]

PPG debuts new Vibrance Collection VC5700 Ditzler Custom Clear

Mississauga, Ontario — October 5, 2015 — PPG Automotive Refinish has expanded its line of Vibrance Collection custom paint finishes with the addition of VC5700 Ditzler Custom Clear. Designed to work with all Vibrance Collection custom colours, PPG says the new clear delivers show-quality gloss for restoration, refinish and custom work. A statement from PPG […]

Brian Kelleher joins Uniparts

Toronto, Ontario — September 29, 2015 — Mike Kaplaniak, Vice President of Uniparts OEM Canada is pleased to announce the newest addition to the Uniparts team in Ontario. Brian Kelleher will be the Territory Manager for the East Toronto and Durham market. Kelleher comes to Uniparts with over 20 years of experience in the collision […]

DeVilbiss unveils DAD-PRO air drying system

Swanton, Ohio — September 24, 2015 — DeVilbiss has announced the release of the DAD-PRO, the latest in its line of desiccant air drying systems. The company says its new unit sports a two-stage filtration process that purges the environment of water, oil and oil aerosols following a paint job. Once cleaned, the air enters […]

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