AUTOFORUM

Unlocking the key to attracting talent to bodyshops

Nov, 22 2024, 10:18

The shortage of skilled labour in bodyshops, particularly refinishers, is a complex issue. Attracting talent to the industry requires alignment of several multifaceted points

Spies Hecker helps refinishers prepare new plastic parts reliably and quickly

Dec, 06 2023, 09:37

Paul Retief, Training and Technical specialist, Axalta Refinish South Africa, says, "Having a reliable, fast and consistent process to carry out these new plastic part repairs is vital for bodyshop efficiency.

Axalta low energy paint systems meet today’s challenges

Jul, 24 2020, 10:48

Lucian Jantjies, National Sales Leader for Axalta’s Refinish Business in South Africa, a key speaker at the event, will discuss how Axalta helps its South African customers meet the challenges of an evolving collision repair industry head-on by suppo

How to attract the next generation of talent to the bodyshop

Oct, 31 2019, 18:53

The refinish industry’s skills shortage is a problem plaguing European body shop owners, with regional research indicating that many are fearful it will become a full-blown crisis. Jim Muse, Axalta’s Vice President of Refinish for Europe, Middle East

Axalta’s Syrox brand reaches 1,000 bodyshops in EMEA

Oct, 31 2019, 19:02

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced that it has gained its 1,000th Syrox body shop in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) since the brand’s global launch in 2016. Syrox, one of the refinish brands from Axa

Structure of SA MBR sector to "change dramatically"

Apr, 08 2019, 07:45

According to Richard Green, National Director of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), the current structure of the Motor Body Repair sector in South Africa is poised to change dramatically.

SAMBRA awards top partners and suppliers

Feb, 11 2019, 01:35

The recent SAMBRA awards has unveiled the organisation's top winners for the 2017 / 2018 period at an event in Johannesburg.

SA's top body repairers for 2018

Nov, 27 2018, 05:24

The 15thLightstone Consumer report has been released, unveiling how South Africans rate their experience of our local Motor Body Repairer (Panel Beaters) industry.

Amupro (Pty) Ltd appointed as Car-O-Liner AB distributor in SADC region

Nov, 13 2018, 07:53

Car-O-Liner recently appointed AMUPRO (Pty) Ltd t/a CAR Automotive Equipment as their official licensed distributors.

Axalta opens the globes biggest R&D centre for coatings and colour

Nov, 13 2018, 06:57

Axalta has officially opened its Global Innovation Centre, the largest coatings research and development centre in the world, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.