One of the newest global industry bodies has put out the call to the industry top add momentum to its drive for improved plastic repairs.
Plasnomic, is inviting repair providers, trainers and tool, material and equipment manufacturers to register their interest in joining the Global Plastic Repair Alliance.
The company wants the industry to nominate preferred plastic repair providers and solutions to join the initiative to standardise and certify plastic repair processes across the global collision industry.
The Alliance has stated aims to develop and validate best-practice repair methods via a network of global specialists, MSO partners, industry advisors and testing labs.
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It also wants to evaluate and approve tools, materials and equipment through a transparent, industry-driven process.
Unified talent and aims
Plasnomic CEO Brian Driehorsts says uniting the industry’s top talent and technology will help set a new global benchmark for safety, quality, cost-efficiency and sustainability in plastic repair.
“We encourage the industry to sign up or nominate your preferred plastic repair provider in this industry-first initiative to globalize and unify plastic repair processes,” he says.
“With plastic parts now the most repaired and replaced parts on vehicles, the Alliance will drive repair excellence from the ground up. These parts are among the most common sources of warranty failure due to improper methods and materials.”
“This is the first opportunity for the collision repair industry to unite on a single, transparent platform, bringing global visibility to validated plastic repair solutions and approved products,” says Driehourst. “It will also help create the industry’s first OEM-compatible best practices and certified partner alliance.”
“It’s an excellent opportunity to join some of the leading providers already involved, including U.S.-based Polyvance, 4Plastic and SEM, as well as global leaders, such as 3M and Mirka.”
Other roles
It also hopes to showcase innovative and proven repair solutions to a worldwide audience via its network of council members, partners and collaborators.
Represent and promote plastic repair brands, products and professionals globally through a centralised, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital support and certification platform.
Nominations are open to Plastic repair tool, equipment and material suppliers, Plastic repair services, reconditioners and training providers, plastic repair innovators, influencers and master technicians
To sign up or nominate a provider and become part of the global collaboration, visit their website here