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PPG introduces new range of air dry 2K rapid primers

PPG has introduced of a new a range of air dry 2K rapid primers. Developed using the latest in primer technology, DP6000 from PPG combines fast process, ease of use and excellent sanding properties to help its bodyshops improve process time and efficiency.

Passionate powerful images from Spies Hecker

In its new calendar Team spirit 2016, Spies Hecker follows the theme of the 2016 European Football Championships, which are to be held in France. The calendar presents people and bodyshops whose hard work turns vehicles into real collectors’ items. It showcases these works of art, strikingly photographed at 11 customer sites in six European

New possibilities for aftermarket to embed technical data

Autodata, the trusted world-leading supplier of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, has made available its vast catalogue of content to other aftermarket suppliers for integration within their own solutions, as part of an innovative new offering.

New parts added to Brake Engineering range

Brake Engineering has extended its product range with the addition of five brake discs and two brake calipers. As part of the brand’s Original Aftermarket campaign – which demonstrates its unrivalled dedication to the automotive aftermarket in areas such as range development, customer service, stock profiling and marketing – Brake Engineering’s new to range programme

Synergy Vehicle Refinishing Solutions to distribute Akzo Nobel range in Ireland

AkzoNobel is stepping up its support to the vehicle refinishes market in Ireland with the creation of an independently owned distribution partner dedicated to the Irish market. Synergy Vehicle Refinishing Solutions Ireland Ltd (Synergy VRSI) retains the global strength and support of AkzoNobel, but, as an independent company, it will be able to respond to

ThyssenKrupp SunRiser does well in 2015 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

The ThyssenKrupp SunRiser, a solar sports coupé, came third in the Cruiser Class of this year’s 2015 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia, based on solar kilometres travelled, passenger kilometres, speed, energy efficiency, and design and practicality. The car was built by students at Bochum University of Applied Sciences in Germany with the support of