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01 May 2015
Team PR Reilly launches Armor All cleaning accessories range
Team PR Reilly has unveiled a great value deal with the launch of the Armor All cleaning accessories range. With the Armor ALL cleaning range, you can be certain of a professional shine, every time. Each product is specially designed to absorb moisture, clean away dirt, oil and grease, leaving you with that detailed pro
01 May 2015
AkzoNobel revolutionises colour matching in the vehicle refinishes
AkzoNobel has launched a revolutionary digital system, which allows bodyshops to precisely measure and match the existing colour on any area of a vehicle. The advanced system consists of two key elements: Automatchic Vision – the latest generation of AkzoNobel’s hand-held device that digitally analyzes colour; and Automatchic Smart Search – colour retrieval software
01 May 2015
PSA’s textured paint finish a world first for a production vehicle
PSA Peugeot Citroen tells us that it is constantly working to enhance the appeal of its vehicles and innovations are applied to Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles depending on the strategy adopted by each brand. For example, the Peugeot 208 is now available with a textured paint finish – a world first for a production vehicle – which changes shade
30 Apr 2015
Young female drivers most likely to suffer road rage
With thousands of extra motorists expected to take to the roads over the Bank Holiday weekend new research from AIG Insurance shows that young female drivers are the most likely to suffer from road rage among Irish motorists. The survey reveals that 61% of female motorists aged between 25 and 34 have suffered from road
28 Apr 2015
New ranges dominate Valeo’s CV show
Valeo used the recent Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham to officially launch a number of new products and services to customers in the commercial vehicle aftermarket. Valeo exhibited its extensive commercial vehicle product programme and the following new initiatives: Clutch kits for the New Euro 6 Applications for: Mercedes Actros and Atego, Scania P, R
27 Apr 2015
PPG partners with Dublin Institute of Technology
PPG Refinish Ireland has launched a new partnership with the Dublin Institute of Technology, which is designed to deliver unique bodyshop training initiatives to the Irish crash repair industry. The new partnership was announced last week at the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) to an audience of representatives from across the industry including repairers, insurers,