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3M and BASF Coatings Join Forces to Define Sustainable Collision Repair Practices
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11/12/2024

3M and BASF Coatings Join Forces to Define Sustainable Collision Repair Practices

On 6 November 3M and BASF’s Coatings division announced a collaboration to co-develop and deliver new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and...

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Wekaba Launches R25-Million State-of-the-Art Automotive Manufacturing Plant
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11/5/2024

Wekaba Launches R25-Million State-of-the-Art Automotive Manufacturing Plant

Wekaba, a leading manufacturer of medium to high-volume CNC machined automation components, has officially inaugurated its new R25-million...

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TIME names Volvo EX90 driver understanding system one of 2024’s Best Inventions
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10/31/2024

TIME names Volvo EX90 driver understanding system one of 2024’s Best Inventions

We pride ourselves on being a leader in automotive safety. So naturally, we are honoured that TIME has named the driver understanding system in...

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Hanekom appointed as National Director of SAMBRA
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10/28/2024

Hanekom appointed as National Director of SAMBRA

Juan Hanekom has been appointed as the National Director of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), effective 21 October...

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BASF awarded a Red Dot for its unique automotive coating concept
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10/17/2024

BASF awarded a Red Dot for its unique automotive coating concept

The automotive color concept EFFLORESCENCE from BASF effectively demonstrates the compatibility of sustainability and design values. The monocoat...

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GLASURIT GOLF DAY
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10/11/2024

GLASURIT GOLF DAY

BASF Coatings Services hosted guests and stakeholders from across Mzansi for more than just a golf day. The group hosted the day at the end of...

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JRA to highlight commitment to smart solutions at Smarter Mobility Africa Summit
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10/4/2024

JRA to highlight commitment to smart solutions at Smarter Mobility Africa Summit

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is currently participating in the sixth annual Smarter Mobility Africa summit, taking place from 2 to 4...

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SA taxi industry enters the future with the launch of EV minibus taxi
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10/3/2024

SA taxi industry enters the future with the launch of EV minibus taxi

On 2 October, it was announced at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit that South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi model, the eKamva, was...

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Right to Repair South Africa attends Global Right to Repair meeting
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9/17/2024

Right to Repair South Africa attends Global Right to Repair meeting

Representatives from Right to Repair South Africa were in Frankfurt last week to attend the Global Right to Repair Meeting held during...

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Axalta introduces advanced cloud-based platform for refinish customers
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9/11/2024

Axalta introduces advanced cloud-based platform for refinish customers

Axalta on 10 September announced the launch of Axalta Nimbus, its global customer experience platform for refinish customers. This technology...

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New technologies and innovations for tomorrow’s mobility at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
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9/10/2024

New technologies and innovations for tomorrow’s mobility at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

Starting today, 10 September, the international automotive industry will be getting together at the leading industry event in Frankfurt...

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Auto Industry Fears Another Semiconductor Shortage
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9/10/2024

Auto Industry Fears Another Semiconductor Shortage

Key companies in the automotive and semiconductor industries are concerned about a potential semiconductor shortage in the second half of 2025 or...

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