BASF has been named a preferred global supplier to Ford Motor Co., joining a select list of 36 suppliers in Ford’s “Aligned Business Framework.” The Aligned Business Framework is a crucial element in Ford’s global program to reduce the number of suppliers the company uses, and to build more collaborative...
Fibre Glass-Evercoat, a leading manufacturer of auto body repair fillers and putties for the automotive refinish industry, has announced the launch of its new website – www.evercoat.com . The site features an improved search interface that provides more targeted results, an expanded FAQ page, a products page that allows at-a-glance...
LKQ Corp. recently acquired several recycled parts businesses consisting of two facilities in Houston, TX, with a total footprint of approximately 46 acres; a 10 acre facility in Aurora, CO (a suburb of Denver); and a 12 acre facility in Daytona Beach, FL. These acquisitions, which had 2005 aggregate revenues...
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass is updating its brand to Diamond Glass Companies (DGC). DGC will serve as the parent company to Triumph Glass, Settles Glass and Agents Glass companies. The company said both the parent and sub brands have received a "brand refresh" and are migrating from an auto glass...
PPG Industries has reached an agreement to acquire the Performance Coatings and Finishes business of Ameron International, based in Pasadena, CA. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals, which are expected within 30 to 45 days.
Lord Corp., maker of Fusor Automotive Repair Adhesives, has signed a new vendor partnership agreement with CARSTAR Automotive Canada. Founded in Hamilton, Ontario, CARSTAR Automotive Canada has grown from eight to more than 100 locations in just 10 years. With more than 300 locations across North America, CARSTAR repairs approximately...
Chemical maker DuPont Co. on Tuesday said it plans to begin manufacturing some of its products from bio-based materials rather than petroleum in 2007. Not unlike everyday consumers, industries are feeling the pinch of higher oil prices and looking for less expensive, homegrown forms of renewable energy to offset raw...
On May 8, less than nine months after hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, Keystone Automotive re-opened the doors to its newly renovated New Orleans branch. This location had suffered extensive damage to buildings, inventory and equipment. A small team of Keystone Team Members pulled together and spent an entire...
This week, Keystone Automotive announced that it will donate $10,000 to the Collision Industry Foundation. The donation, part of a celebration of Keystone’s re-opening of its New Orleans branch, will support the continued mission of helping collision repair professionals affected by disasters and other worthy causes.
BASF has successfully completed its acquisition of New Jersey-based Engelhard Corp. The company has begun the process of integrating Engelhard as a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF, according CEO Jurgen Hambrecht.
