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Published November 3, 2011
Valspar Automotive has introduced the latest addition to their waterborne refinish product platform with the De Beer WaterBase 900+ series. This new system features 13 additional mixing colors that have higher coverage and require fewer undercoats th… Read More »
Published November 3, 2011
Correction: In the first sentence of Coatings World’s breaking news item “DuPont exploring sale of its performance coatings unit” (Nov. 2), we mistakenly reported, “DuPont said it is considering the sale of its automotive pain… Read More »
Published October 31, 2011
AkzoNobel said it is investing around €60 million to increase the production capacity of its automotive and aerospace coatings business in China. This investment will provide additional momentum for the company's accelerated growth strategy… Read More »
Published October 28, 2011
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) launched its nationwide Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network at NACE, the International Autobody Congress and Exposition, in Orlando. The new certification program is open to both dealer-owned and independent col… Read More »
Published October 20, 2011
Standox has introduced Standocryl Clear PFC 30, a 2.1 clear to meet stringent VOC regulations. Specifically designed to deliver a mirror-like finish over Standox solventborne and waterborne basecoats, Standocryl Clear PFC 30 is ideal for all types of… Read More »
Published October 18, 2011
Toyota has endorsed the global use of PPG clearcoat for the refinish repair of its new Lexus LFA super sports car. The approved PPG clearcoat, Global Refinish System D8113, is the first to pass Toyota’s specification criteria for the exclusive… Read More »
By Kerry Pianoforte, Associate Editor
Published October 12, 2011
The auto refinish market faces a slow down in demand in North America and Western Europe, but emerging markets offer growth opportunities.
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Published October 4, 2011
DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) introduced the new DuPont Acquire Plus EFX “camera” for use with DuPont Cromax Pro, Standox Standoblue and Spies Hecker Permahyd Hi-TEC waterborne systems. Acquire Plus EFX is an advanced, hand-held spect… Read More »
Published September 16, 2011
AkzoNobel A&AC chosen as preferred supplier by Toyota to offer low VOC automotive repair paints. Read More »
Published September 16, 2011
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has implemented DuPont Performance Coatings' (DPC) ProfitNet Management System into the Collision Repair and Refinish Technology (CRRT) training program at its Houston-based campus. UTI uses ProfitNet as a key… Read More »
Published September 16, 2011
Matrix System Automotive Finishes will be one of the co-sponsors for Tri-star Motorsports and drivers Angela and Amber Cope during the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series. The Cope sisters are the first twins to ever race in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. T… Read More »
Published September 13, 2011
PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced DC2000 Ultra Velocity Clear with superfast airdry capability to the collision center market. The new clearcoat is part of the PPG Deltron line of products. DC2000 Ultra Velocity Clear is designed for use over De… Read More »
By Scott Detiveaux, Allen Tsaur
Published August 15, 2011
The Asia-Pacific region is an important and growing part of the global coatings marketplace. Unlike other regions of the world, the Asia-Pacific region has continued to grow, even in the face of the global recession.
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Published July 13, 2011
Spies Hecker has launched Permasolid Low VOC Clear Coat 8096, a high gloss, low VOC finish from the Spies Hecker 2K-Acryl-System. This easy-to-apply clear coat is designed to deliver excellent results over solventborne and waterborne base coats, acco… Read More »
Published April 26, 2011
Completes waterborne refinish systems.
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