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Licensed bodyshop trade gets shot in arm

The licensed bodyshop trade got a shot in the arm in recent weeks, with an acknowledgement from Environment Minister Phil Hogan, that uncerified operators are damaging the environment and putting the livelihoods of licensed operators at risk.

Advance 7 – The Future for Bodyshops

Leading industry innovator, Pinetree Consulting; part of PPG Industries has launched  Advance 7; an evolution in Bodyshop Management Systems.

Spray booth maintenance made easy with 3M

A new Premium Booth Coating developed by diversified technology company 3M provides enhanced protection against overspray in automotive bodyshop spray booths, delivering significant reductions in application and removal time.

Free workshop on Type Approval workshop in Cookstown NI

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will host a free Type Approval workshop in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone on Thursday, June 27.

New Monroe.com website

Tenneco’s globally respected Monroe® shock absorbers brand now has a unified global website – www.monroe.com – to serve as a comprehensive online resource for professionals and consumers interested in ride control technologies.

Environment Minister Hogan want insurers to engage only compliant bodyshops

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has called on the insurance industry to ensure that “reimbursable repair work” is only carried out by certified refinishers.