BASF Announces 2005 Fourth Quarter Automotive Refinish Training Schedule
BASF’s Automotive Refinish business has issued its North American training schedule for the fourth quarter of 2005. Courses will be conducted at 10 training facilities in the United States and Canada, with nine of the locations offering OEM certification training. French-language courses are offered in the Montreal facility.
BASF Facility Exceeds One Million Hours of Safe Operation
BASF’s Coatings Technical Support Center in Whitehouse, Ohio, recently marked more than one million hours of operation without a recordable injury or work-related illness. According to Ken Perry, technical director, BASF Automotive Refinish, one million hours represents more than three and a half years of continuous operation at the site, which employs approximately 140 people.
BASF Enhances Website Featuring Glasurit Resource Center
BASF has introduced an enhanced website for its premium Glasurit refinish systems. The website offers more information, including the interactive Glasurit Resource Center.
BASF to Acquire Full Ownership of Coating Joint Venture from Akzo Nobel
BASF AG has reportedly signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of an automotive coating joint venture it owns with Akzo Nobel. The business, called BASF Akzo Nobel (BAN) will be merged with BASF’s Sydney-based coatings unit BASF Coatings Pty Ltd with BAN on July 1.
BASF and Shell to Sell Their Stakes in Basell
BASF and Shell Chemicals announced today they will sell their 50-50 joint venture, Basell, to a consortium led by New York-based Access Industries and The Chatterjee Group, a privately-held investment firm. Basell is the world’s largest producer of polypropylene and advanced polyolefins used in a wide number of applications, including in the packaging and automotive industries and for consumer goods.
Big Three Automakers Renew Approval of BASF Refinish Coatings
DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. have renewed their approvals of BASF’s refinish systems for warrantied repairs. The approvals were granted following a series of rigorous and comprehensive technical evaluations at BASF’s Southfield, Mich., site, according to BASF.
Executive Interview with Guy Bargnes, Director of Marketing, North American Operations for BASF Corp. Refinish Group
Guy Bargnes has spent his entire life in the collision repair industry. He was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, where his father ran a family business, V. H. Bargnes Co., Inc., which distributed automotive paints, supplies and equipment to area collision shops. In 1992 Bargnes joined BASF full-time, and he is now director of marketing, North American Operations, for the Refinish Group. Bargnes recently sat down to a phone interview with aftermarketNews and shared with us some of the insights from his lifelong career in the industry. Join us as Bargnes talks about BASF’s four leading principles, trends in the refinish business and the return of paint companies to industry trade shows.
Continental Presents Face Recognition Tech for Vehicles
The technology unlocks the vehicle safely and conveniently using biometric facial recognition, while a display seamlessly integrated into the B-pillar provides additional information.
Collision Industry Foundation Announces 2023 Board of Trustees
The board includes 15 individuals who volunteer their time and commit to serving the mission and vision of CIF.
Winners Announced in 2022 WorldSkills Competition
Thirteen of the world’s best car painters competed during four intensive days, with each completing specific tasks.
