Boyd Group’s Dimovski returns as an IBIS Ambassador
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) announced the appointment of Mario Dimovski as an IBIS Ambassador for the North American region to kickstart its 2023 schedule themed Read More
Boosted assistance addresses automotive skills shortages
The Albanese Government has announced additional support for automotive business owners and those seeking to enter the trade in a bid to slow the increasing labour gaps in the industry.
The Federal Government
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3M innovation on full display at Consumer Electronics Show
It’s called the ‘most influential tech event in the world.’
CES – the annual proving ground for brands and their breakthrough technologies – took place the first week of January inRead More
AkzoNobel using 100% renewable electricity in North America
AkzoNobel has announced that all of its locations in North America are now operating on 100% renewable electricity – helping to drive the company’s ambition of reducing carbon emissions across the
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Setting the standard for safe EV service and repair
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has welcomed the release of the new Australian Standard for electric vehicle (EV) service and repair.
The standard, ‘AS 5732 Electric Vehicle
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PPG’s real deal at Summernats 35
A custom, classic Porsche, complete with PPG paintwork has romped to victory against a high-class field to be crowned Grand Champion at Summernats 35.
Built by the Real Steel Group, in Canberra, and owned
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Matthew Altimari – Future Leader of the Industry
This month we introduce 23-year-old Matthew Altimari, who was recently awarded Sheen Panel Service Autobody Repair Apprentice of the Year and who became a qualified technician in December 2022.
Of Italian
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PPG reports record sales of $17.7 billion in 2022
PPG reported net sales of $4.2 billion for the fourth quarter, up 5% in constant currencies driven by higher selling prices. Full year sales were approximately $17.7 billion, aided by 8% organic growth.
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Axalta’s 2022 Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report
Providing industry insights for 70 years, 2022 data shows that neutral colours continue to remain popular.
Axalta Coating Systems has released its 70th annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report,
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BASF Colour Report for Automotive OEM Coatings
While white and black still win, chromatic colours gain market share around the globe.
As they have for several years, achromatic colours dominated the automotive market around the globe in 2022.Read More