AUTOFORUM

3M and Axalta collaborate to launch Training Content for Automotive Refinishing

Nov, 14 2024, 19:19

In a rapidly changing industry faced with a critical shortage of skilled labour, 3M and Axalta recognised the need to collaborate for the continued support of refinish process training and the skills development of collision repair technicians.

Nason Finishes arrives in SA

Apr, 20 2018, 07:33

Axalta Coating Systems has launched a new refinish brand to the South African market - Nason Finishes

R-M's Best Painter Competition wraps up in France

Sep, 30 2016, 13:30

R-M, BASF`s premium paint brand for the automotive refinish industry, has just finished its 12th search for the best young painters in the world.

Call for Public Comment: Vehicle Damage Quantifier Qualification

Jun, 13 2016, 10:17

The Quality Council for Trade and Occupation (QCTO) has added, among others, "Vehicle Damage Quantifier" as an occupational qualification for public comment.

MBR Sector Staff Qualifications Under The Spotlight

Feb, 16 2016, 10:46

SAMBRA recently highlighted the issue of staff qualifications and the new insurer requirement that collision repair sector companies employ only properly qualified staff.

Axalta Buys Chemspec USA

Nov, 06 2015, 09:38

According to an article in Business Day's online edition, one of Chemspec’s subsidiaries – Chemspec USA – has been bought by Pennsylvania-based paint group Axalta Coating Systems for an undisclosed sum.

Secure your trained apprentices – at no cost!

Sep, 03 2015, 11:06

SAMBRA members have been invited by False Bay College in Cape Town to serve as host employers for the learners who form part of the College's CBMT Training Programme, made possible through funding by the HWSETA.

World Skills SA Finalists One Step Closer To Brazil

May, 18 2015, 10:57

The final round of the South African installation of the World Skills competition took place at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, from May 6-9 with students and members of the trade getting a look in on the finalists' work.

Fresh Ideas At Aussie Collision Repair Expo 2015

Mar, 26 2015, 13:59

A comprehensive seminar programme is about to kick off in Australia to inform repair professional there about the latest technologies and business techniques in the sector.