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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 […]
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Captains of Coatings: BASF earns supplier award from GM for new clearcoat formula
Toronto, Ontario — BASF’s coatings division has been recognized by General Motors as one of this year’s Overdrive Award winners at the 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix, Ariz. As one of 31 companies to be honoured with the award, BASF was shown to demonstrate notable achievement in the areas of […]
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The EV Cure: GFS releases free guide on EV curing methods
Barrie, Ontario — Nothing gets a technician nervous like an unfamiliar EV rolling into the shop to get some work done—luckily Global Finishing Solutions has just released a free guide that provides the basic dos and don’ts to follow when working alongside electric vehicles. In a new guide called “The Electric Slide,” GFS has laid […]
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Dealing with Defects: Axalta launches video series on common refinishing challenges
Toronto, Ontario — Do you have burning questions about some of the nitty-gritty details of automotive refinishing, because automotive coatings developer Axalta is aiming to provide some answers, as part of the company’s “Global Paint Defects Series” on Youtube. Axalta’s ongoing online series tackles some of the most common challenges faced by automotive refinishers at […]
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Spilled Ink: BMW unveils concept vehicle with colour-changing E Ink paint at CES 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — BMW unveiled a chameleon-like concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show this week that utilizes a popular e-reader technology to provide multiple colour shade possibilities on a single vehicle. The German automaker showed off a prototype version of the BMW iX featuring E Ink technology applied to the vehicle’s paint, allowing […]
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Setting the Pace: PPG named official supplier of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Indianapolis, Indiana — PPG has yet again been named official paint and finishing supplier of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. “We are excited to continue and further expand our relationship with racing and specifically with the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said PPG chairman and CEO Michael McGarry.  “PPG paints, coatings […]
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Come on Irene: PPG names Irene Tasi chief growth officer
Toronto, Ontario — PPG has named Irene Tasi as the company’s chief growth officer, a new position created to establish long-term corporate strategy. Tasi will be based at PPG’s global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa. and serve as a member of the company’s Operating Committee. “Irene is a proven, entrepreneurial leader who will help to drive […]
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There the Hoods At: FinishMaster releases Hoodmaster 2021 finalists
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian talent continues to make its mark on the auto industry as Stratford, Ont.’s Josh Dobson came away with second prize in the pinstriping category at FinishMaster’s Hoodmaster 2021 painting competition. The Ontario-based product specialist for Axalta earned his spot near the top of the pile for his impressive “Frozen” pinstriped mini […]
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SATA Seal: SATA 410N painter course to kick off Dec. 6, space still available
Toronto, Ontario — In the aim to fill a long-term gap in automotive refinishing training, SATA Canada is gearing up for its inaugural 410N automotive painter class (Red Seal equivalent), set to kick off on Dec. 6 at the company’s Vaughan, Ont. training facility.  Open to new students and experienced painters alike, SATA’s new course […]
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FinishMaster’s Frontman: Michael Sylvester named new president, COO of FinishMaster Inc.
Toronto, Ontario — Uni-Select has nabbed former Stella-Jones senior v-p Michael Sylvester as the new president and COO of FinishMaster Inc. Sylvester made his name at Stella-Jones, engaging in strategic negotiations with clients and suppliers and establishing a proven track record in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Brian McManus, executive chair and CEO of […]
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Hot Swatches: BASF releases 2021-2022 Automotive Colour Trends collection
Toronto, Ontario — Dust off your berets and furrow your brows—the BASF 2021-2022 Automotive Colour Trends collection is here. The design experts at BASF’s Coatings division have delivered this year’s offering of colour commentary with the theme of SUPERPOSITION; what the company considers the “state where the limitation of binary systems is overcome,” according to […]
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Robotic Results: BMW robot-applied paint repairable by humans
Munich, Germany — BMW recently announced that it was testing new robotically-applied paint technology on some M4 Coupes, but wants to reassure all the flesh-based refinishers out there that the work can still be repaired by puny humans. This new technology from BMW allows the application of several colours and designs to its cars’ bodywork […]
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