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AkzoNobel completes expansion of its largest powder coatings plant
Business
Feb 19, 2024
Staff Writer

AkzoNobel completes expansion of its largest powder coatings plant

A major capacity expansion has been completed at AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings site in Como, Italy, which will help secure supply to customers...

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Axalta releases Q4 and full year 2023 results
Business
Feb 14, 2024
Staff Writer

Axalta releases Q4 and full year 2023 results

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. , a leading global coatings company, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended...

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NEVs provide opportunities for local component industry
Business
Feb 13, 2024
Staff Writer

NEVs provide opportunities for local component industry

At the Trade and Industries Policies Strategies’ (TIPS) virtual webinar on the Transition to Electric Vehicles, NAACAM Executive Director, Renai...

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Is your body shop ready for EVs? Points to ponder…
Business
Feb 6, 2024
Staff Writer

Is your body shop ready for EVs? Points to ponder…

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). As more consumers embrace the...

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Historic announcement of new President and Group CEO at Daimler Truck South Africa
Business
Feb 5, 2024
Staff Writer

Historic announcement of new President and Group CEO at Daimler Truck South Africa

On 2 February, Daimler Truck South Africa (DTSA) announced the appointment of Maretha Gerber as its new President and Group CEO. Maretha, a born...

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Sherwin-Williams Company Reports 2023 Year-End and Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Business
Feb 2, 2024
Staff Writer

Sherwin-Williams Company Reports 2023 Year-End and Fourth Quarter Financial Results

The Sherwin-Williams Company announced its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. All comparisons are to the...

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Tyre stakeholders unite against illicit traders
Business
Jan 25, 2024
Staff Writer

Tyre stakeholders unite against illicit traders

Following the highly successful launch last year of the Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum at Automechanika, which is aimed at stamping out the...

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BASF releases Colour Report 2023 for automotive OEM coatings
Business
Jan 22, 2024
Staff Writer

BASF releases Colour Report 2023 for automotive OEM coatings

BASF has released its Color Report 2023 for Automotive OEM Coatings, not to be confused with its annual Automotive Color Trends. The Color Report...

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AkzoNobel joins major innovation programme to solve societal challenges
Business
Jan 17, 2024
Staff Writer

AkzoNobel joins major innovation programme to solve societal challenges

More than 82 companies, businesses and social organiations – including AkzoNobel – are involved in a major Dutch research programme focused on...

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ADAS can be more than one third of collision repair cost: AAA
Business
Jan 16, 2024
Staff Writer

ADAS can be more than one third of collision repair cost: AAA

A study by the US AAA has found that advanced driver-assistance systems can account for up to 37. 6 per cent of the total collision repair cost if...

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PPG appoints Peter Votruba-Drzal as vice president elect, global sustainability
Business
Jan 10, 2024
Staff Writer

PPG appoints Peter Votruba-Drzal as vice president elect, global sustainability

PPG announced on 8 January that Peter Votruba-Drzal will become vice president elect, global sustainability, effective immediately. Diane Kappas...

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RMI introducing new Co-CEO structure in the wake of Olivier’s retirement
Business
Dec 13, 2023
Staff Writer

RMI introducing new Co-CEO structure in the wake of Olivier’s retirement

Jakkie Olivier, the Chief Executive Officer of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is stepping down this month after serving the...

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