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Fix Auto Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Fix Auto is celebrating 30 years of operation as it continues to increase its global footprint in new markets. Founded in Canada in 1992, Fix Auto has grown to become…
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THE SUCCESS STORY OF “BLOODY GOOD STUFF” AND BEYOND: An Interview With Pratley CEO Andrew Pratley
The year 2023 will see Pratley celebrating its 75th birthday. BodyShop News caught up with CEO Andrew Pratley to savour the company’s rich South African history, talk lessons learned, and…
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NEW BLOOD AT BASF HAS OLD SCHOOL WORK ETHIC: An Interview With MD Maritz Botha
On 1 September, Maritz Botha took over the reins as Managing Director at BASF Coating Services South Africa. He took some time out of his busy schedule to introduce himself…
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Axalta Introduces New Electric Vehicle Repair Package
Axalta Refinish has introduced a new electric vehicle (EV) repair package to the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) market, saying it designed the package to support refinishers and body…
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Volkswagen Embraces R2RSA Guidelines, Will Share Data With ISPs
Right to Repair South Africa (R2RSA) has announced that Volkswagen now supports its Guidelines access scheme for data sharing with independent service providers (ISPs). “In order for the Guidelines for…
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Pothole Repairs Reduces Insurance Claims And Saves Accidents
The Pothole Patrol, a partnership between the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Discovery Insure and Dialdirect Insurance, has repaired more than 100,000 potholes since its launch in May 2021, said Executive…
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GM And Honda To Co-Develop Affordable EVs Targeting Popular Segments
General Motors and Honda have announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship by co-developing a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using the next-generation…
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PPG Delivers 1000th PPG MoonWalk Paint System
PPG has completed the 1000th installation of its MoonWalk automated refinish paint mixing system. The installation at Group Perez Rumbao’s facility in Vigo, Spain, was celebrated at a special event…
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BASF Extends Partnership With WorldSkills International To 2025
BASF’s Coatings division has signed a new three year global industry partnership with WorldSkills International. The agreement continues BASF’s long-standing commitment to developing new talent in the automotive refinish industry…
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Sherwin-Williams Appoints President/COO, Group Presidents
The Sherwin-Williams Company’s Board of Directors has elected Heidi Petz as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 March 2022. Petz will be responsible for all of Sherwin-Williams’ operating segments…
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3M Reveals Top 2022 Trends In Science, Technology And Design
3M is launching 3M Futures, a new platform showcasing five global science and technology trends shaping the world today and in the future. The platform explores each trend, with commentary…
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Marina Pariseau Joins 3M As Chief Diversity Officer
Marina Pariseau has been appointed 3M’s Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources. 3M said Pariseau, who began her human resources career at 3M, rejoined…