Daimler AG has signed an agreement with AkzoNobel Performance Coatings, making the company one of the approved suppliers of vehicle refinishes to Daimler dealerships and approved body shops worldwide.
OEMs are increasingly relying on the superior performance of polyurethane resins when producing pultruded profiles for demanding outdoor applications. The lightweight, high-strength, resistance to rust and rot, and longevity of powder-coated pultruded polyurethane parts make them viable options for a range of industries and applications, including pipe pilings, cross arms and telephone poles.
Steelscape is now offering metallic-coated and pre-painted steel with DURANAR® GR (graffiti-resistant) and CORAFLON® GR coatings from PPG Industries’ building products group.
Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes teamed up with The Custom Shop for its SEMA 2014 exhibit. The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster, known as the Copper Topless, was on display at the Pro-Spray booth.
PPG Industries held a seminar on eco-friendly painting for automotive collision repair in Shenzhen, China, to positively respond to the city’s 2014 Air Quality Improvement Initiative.
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) 2014 Chairman’s Award honored The Valspar Corp., Minneapolis, for its contribution to Chaffin Junior High School’s colorful renovation and addition in Fort Smith, AR. Recognized in the category of “Educational – Primary and Secondary,” the project features metal wall panels and custom, aluminum accents finished in five colors using Valspar’s 70% PVDF Fluropon® products.
BASF Automotive Refinish showcased restyled vehicles, hosted designer autograph sessions and presented the latest in car color technology at the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.
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