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First waterborne Conversion in PEI PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 19 July 2010 07:40

A change in mentality is valuable only when it results in a change of practice; something Paul Gaudet, manager of City Collision Services, knows very well.

Last Updated on Monday, 19 July 2010 08:14
 
DuPont's 2015 greener goal PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 19 July 2010 07:01
Thornhill, ON--July 19, 2010--The switch to low VOC paints has resulted in a monumental difference in air quality for the communities which have been a part of the transition to more environmentally-friendly alternatives.

According to DuPont environmental data, “Fourteen million pounds of air emissions have been eliminated annually since tens of thousands of auto collision repair shops in more than 30 countries began using DuPont water-based paints rather than traditional solvent-based coatings.”

The air emissions mentioned in the above statement is composed of ten million tonnes of VOCs and four million tonnes of HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants), which are connected to adverse health and environmental effects. 

DuPont predicts that by 2015, with the help of [their] customers and consumers they can contribute to the cause for a more sustainable, greener future with the reduction of approximately 40 million tonnes of additional carbon dixoide through environmental initiatives in other industries including: agriculture and food, building and construction, communications, and transportation.

Last Updated on Monday, 19 July 2010 07:11
 
Kingston CARSTAR wins LKQ-Keystone's Get Green Sweepstakes PDF Print E-mail
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Sunday, 06 June 2010 19:00

Trenton, Ontario--June 7, 2010--Pat Stenson of Kingston Collision CARSTAR is the proud winner of the grand prize in the Get Green Sweepstakes sponsored by Keystone Automotive.

Last Updated on Friday, 16 July 2010 06:56
 
Stampede Collision Centre Opens in Calgary PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 14:43
CALGARY, AB -- October 15, 2009 -- Stampede Collision Centre, located in Calgary, has officially opened for business. The facility first opened its doors to invited industry guests and business partners for a “sneak peek” at its new facility in early July. With over 18,000 sq/ft of all new facility, there was plenty for guests to see.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 December 2009 15:48
 
All New Stampede Collision Centre Now Open in Calgary PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 10:37
CALGARY, AB -- October 15, 2009 -- Stampede Collision Centre, located in Calgary, has officially opened for business. The facility first opened its doors to invited industry guests and business partners for a “sneak peek” at its new collision repair facility in early July. With over 18,000 sq/ft, there was plenty for guests to see.
Last Updated on Thursday, 03 December 2009 10:44
 
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AkzoNobel provides families with the gift of transportation

Norcross, Georgia -- December 20, 2011 -- Collision centres across Canada and the United States will share the gift of transportation with 25 deserving families and members of their communities during the 13th annual AkzoNobel Acoat selected International Benevolence Program, held December 12th through the 23rd. The Benevolence Program is a community service endeavour sponsored by AkzoNobel and conducted by collision repair centres that are members of the Sikkens...

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3M pursues paint-free cars

London, Ontario -- December 12, 2011 -- 3M has signed a five-year commercial pact with a relatively new stainless steel and aluminum distributor to create a stable of so-called disruptive products, including technology that could eliminate the need for paint on automobiles. The partnership with Chicago-based Shale-Inland is the latest in a consistent string of acquisitions and joint-ventures that 3M has assembled in pursuit of reaching $50 billion in revenue. The M...

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BASF announces new colour matching tool

Southfield, Michigan -- December 6, 2011 -- BASF Automotive Refinish today announced its COLOR-MAXmobile2 solid color tool. COLOR-MAXmobile2 is compact and portable and provides 531 colour chips in the palm of your hand. The chips are designed to be conveniently comparale to the vehicle with up to five colours on a single swatch. According to BASF, their family of COLOR-MAX tools is the most advanced colour matching system in the industry in terms of accuracy, co...

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Practical paint tips from Standox for the cold season

Ajax, Ontario -- December 1, 2011 -- Athletes warm up before a competition. Motorists know that engine oil becomes thicker in the winter cold. Things are not all that different with clearcoats and hardeners, which also tend to become more viscous during the cold season if not stored properly. According to Standox, paint material should have a temperature of 20°C (68°F) to 25 °C (77°F) for spraying, as this ensures the best reaction between the clearcoat and t...

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New low VOC clearcoats from DuPont

Ajax, Ontario -- November 2, 2011 -- DuPont Refinish has introduced three new, standard setting 2.1 VOC clearcoats designed for use with DuPont Cromax Pro basecoat. DuPont says it is excited to have these new clears which align with the needs of highly productive collision repair facilities.

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