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PPG Introduces Quickline Waterborne Refinish System for Modern Repair Shops

Products

8/11/2026

PPG Introduces Quickline Waterborne Refinish System for Modern Repair Shops

PPG has introduced its Quickline waterborne refinish system, offering collision repairers a complete range of products designed to deliver consistent colour, efficient application and quality finishes across a variety of workshop conditions.

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Challenger Lifts Introduces Mobile Adapter Cart to Improve Workshop Efficiency

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8/6/2026

Challenger Lifts Introduces Mobile Adapter Cart to Improve Workshop Efficiency

Challenger Lifts has unveiled a new mobile Adapter Cart designed to keep lift accessories organised and within easy reach, helping workshops improve productivity and streamline daily operations.

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Sagola targets South African comeback with renewed distribution strategy

Industry

8/4/2026

Sagola targets South African comeback with renewed distribution strategy

Spanish spray equipment manufacturer Sagola is rebuilding its presence in South Africa through a strengthened distribution network, local warehousing and expanded training initiatives aimed at the automotive refinish industry.

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Pink tools: Clever marketing or a practical choice?

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8/4/2026

Pink tools: Clever marketing or a practical choice?

Walk into almost any hardware store or browse online for DIY equipment and you'll likely come across a range of bright pink drills, screwdrivers and toolkits.

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Dakar Might Be New Kid on the Block But it Brings Decades of Experience to the Car Care Segment

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8/4/2026

Dakar Might Be New Kid on the Block But it Brings Decades of Experience to the Car Care Segment

Founded in 2025, Old School Sales brings fresh energy to the automotive aftermarket while drawing on deep industry experience.

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ComputerLogic refreshes PMCLogic to strengthen paint and materials control

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7/8/2026

ComputerLogic refreshes PMCLogic to strengthen paint and materials control

ComputerLogic has unveiled a refreshed version of its PMCLogic platform, introducing workflow and usability improvements aimed at helping collision repair businesses manage paint and materials more efficiently.

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3M Cubitron™ Abrasives: Faster Sanding for Modern Collision Repair

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6/25/2026

3M Cubitron™ Abrasives: Faster Sanding for Modern Collision Repair

3M's Cubitron II and Cubitron 3 abrasive systems are designed to help collision repair workshops improve productivity, achieve consistent finishes and reduce sanding and grinding time across a range of repair applications.

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News

6/23/2026

AW-Tong Wins BMW Approval

BMW has approved Car-O-Liner's AW-Tong for use with CTR9 systems, giving collision repair workshops access to OEM-approved welding equipment that supports high-quality structural repairs.

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Hella returns to thermal management with long-term aftermarket push

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6/12/2026

Hella returns to thermal management with long-term aftermarket push

Hella South Africa expands its thermal management range, targeting evolving vehicle technologies with 6,000+ SKUs planned by 2027.

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Hino SA Honoured for Aftersales Excellence

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6/12/2026

Hino SA Honoured for Aftersales Excellence

Hino South Africa received two global awards for service and parts excellence, reinforcing its leadership in aftersales support.

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Finixa Introduces Advanced High-Concentration Surface Degreaser for Professional Refinishing

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2/19/2026

Finixa Introduces Advanced High-Concentration Surface Degreaser for Professional Refinishing

Finixa has unveiled its new Silicone Remover and Surface Degreaser – Highly Concentrated (DGRHC), a next-generation cleaning solution engineered...

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CES 2026 Highlights New Collision Repair and Safety Technologies

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2/2/2026

CES 2026 Highlights New Collision Repair and Safety Technologies

While the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is best known for consumer gadgets, CES 2026 in Las Vegas underscored how rapidly automotive technology...

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