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By Tim Wright
Published October 1, 2009
Coatings World spoke with a panel of experts regarding the current state of the global auto refinish market. Read More »
Published July 13, 2009
Once again, Coatings World brings the industry The Top Companies Report-the only truly global ranking of the top manufacturers of paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants.
Our editorial staff has spent long hours researching the industry to provide… Read More »
Published June 16, 2009
BASF redefines partnership with FinishMaster
BASF Automotive Refinish U.S. has re-defined an element of its relationship with fulfillment partner, FinishMaster, to include e-commerce. BASF has long offered e-commerce capabilities to its customers thr… Read More »
Published June 16, 2009
DuPont renews agreement with Pennsylvania College of Tech.
DuPont has extended for five years an agreement to serve as a major corporate sponsor of the Collision Repair Technology Program at Pennsylvania College (Penn College) of Technology. Under th… Read More »
Published March 12, 2009
Mercedes-Benz approves
PPG paints for repair work
Daimler AG, manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has approved the Global Refinish System from PPG, including the Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat, for repair in North Amer… Read More »
By Tim Wright
Published March 6, 2009
In the midst of the global recession, auto sales continue to plummet. This does not bode well for paint suppliers to the auto OEM market. Coatings World spoke with Cynthia Niekamp, PPG's new vice president of automotive coatings about current and future trends. Read More »
Published January 12, 2009
DuPont Refinish Introduces
‘Go Pro’ Virtual Bodyshop
DuPont Refinish recently introduced “Go Pro,” a virtual bodyshop aimed at informing bodyshops on how to increase productivity in all business areas.
It shows how DuPont Ref… Read More »
Published November 14, 2008
3M has completed its acquisition of Meguiars Inc., which manufactures the Meguiars brand of car care products for cleaning and protecting automotive surfaces. Meguiars products include waxes, polishes, cleaners, conditioners and protectants. 3M&rsquo… Read More »
Published November 14, 2008
AkzoNobel has signed a global contract with Volvo Car Corporation to supply their dealer network with its Sikkens products. This makes AkzoNobel Sikkens one of the preferred suppliers listed in Volvo’s new VIDA (Volvo Information & Diagnost… Read More »
Published October 10, 2008
Double acquisition
for akzonobel
AkzoNobel is to invest almost €50 million in its performance coatings activities after agreeing to two acquisitions which will boost the company’s car refinishes and industrial finishes businesses. The two… Read More »
By Kerry Pianoforte
Published October 3, 2008
Consolidation of body shops, conversion to waterborne technologies and rising raw material costs are all factors impacting the automotive refinish market. Read More »
Published September 12, 2008
BASF, Yasar sign agreement
BASF has signed an agreement with Turkish company Yasar to acquire Yasar’s shares in the 50-50 joint venture Yasar BASF Automotive Coatings Ltd., which markets automotive OEM and refinish coatings in Turkey. The move… Read More »
Published August 11, 2008
BASF launches new R-M
waterborne product in U.S.
BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions has launched a new member of its R-M brand—Onyx HD—a high performance, environmentally compliant waterborne automotive refinish basecoat that complies wi… Read More »
Published August 11, 2008
New HP Process
from Sherwin-Williams
A new HP Process with Air-Bake technology from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is a patent-pending automotive paint process designed to remove the need for baking to achieve a fast cure time. HP Process… Read More »
Published August 11, 2008
Spartan Chassis Honors
PPG With 2008 SPARC Award
Spartan Chassis, Inc., a Charlotte, MI-based manufacturer of custom chassis and vehicles for the national emergency-rescue, recreational and specialty vehicle markets, recently honored PPG Industries&… Read More »
