BASF Celebrates 400M Catalytic Converters
In addition to the catalytic converter milestone, the Huntsville, Alabama, facility also commemorated another landmark in sustainability by reducing production waste and achieving the Virtually Zero Waste Facility Certification.
Chip Foose Receives 2014 NACE | CARS Expo Top Custom Car Award For Chevy ‘Cool Air’ Featuring BASF Glasurit Paint
Chip Foose of Foose Design was recently presented with the Top Custom Car Award from the Automotive Service Association for his restyled Wes Rydell 1954 Chevy “Cool Air” Bel-Air. The award was presented to Foose as he was joined by members of the BASF Automotive Refinish team at the recent 2014 National Autobody Congress and Exposition
Litens Launches New Technology-Focused Website
Users will be able to locate information such as parts catalogues, new numbers announcements and more.
NASCAR Star Darrell ‘Bubba’ Wallace Renews Pledge With NABC To Put The Brakes On Distracted Driving
Distracted driving, particularly related to cell phone use, has become one of the most significant factors in vehicle accidents in the U.S. Many states are enacting tough laws banning phone use in the car with stiff fines attached. NASCAR Star Darrell ‘Bubba’ Wallace Renews Pledge With NABC To Put The Brakes On Distracted Driving.
TechForce Summit Emphasizes Collective Action
In an effort to continue to build momentum for TechForce Foundation’s FutureTech Success campaign, 30 industry leaders gathered on Jan. 30-31 in Phoenix for the inaugural, annual summit of the FutureTech Success National Leadership Cabinet. Participants ranged from the heads of national associations such as ASE and SkillsUSA, to corporate chief marketing officers and HR/technical
R-M Named Official Automotive Refinish Paint Of Richard Petty Motorsports
R-M Automotive Finishes, a brand of BASF, has announced its position as the official automotive refinish product of Richard Petty Motorsports. R-M products will be used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on the No. 43 car driven by Aric Almirola and the No. 9 car driven by Sam Hornish Jr. R-M will also be
The Most Common Paint Prep Mistakes … and How to Avoid Them
Paint and paint preparation product manufacturers have heard it before. A call comes into the technical support center from a painter or body technician, and he or she says, “Hey, your product didn’t work …” or something along those lines. The final paint job had some sort of flaw, and usually the end user blames the product.
Announcing Bosch Iridium Edition Mustang RTR Sweepstakes
Robert Bosch LLC has just announced the exciting new Bosch Iridium Edition Mustang RTR Sweepstakes in which the Grand Prize is a one-of-a-kind 2011 Ford Mustang RTR custom-built by drifting champion Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and powered by new-generation Bosch Iridium Spark Plugs.
Petty’s Garage First Spring Fling Car Show and Legacy by Petty World Debut Draw Crowds
Hundreds of NASCAR fans and car enthusiasts made a pilgrimage to Level Cross, NC, on May 28 to honor Richard Petty, take part in the inaugural Spring Fling Car Show at Petty’s Garage, and witness the official reveal of Legacy by Petty, the one-of-a-kind Dodge Challenger custom built by Petty’s Garage to pay tribute to Richard Petty and promote vehicle lift safety. The event was sponsored by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) and its member companies.
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) to Sponsor Inaugural Car Show at Petty’s Garage Memorial Day Weekend
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) and its member companies are sponsoring the first car show to be held at Petty’s Garage, NASCAR legend Richard Petty’s high-performance speed shop in Randleman, NC. The 2011 Inaugural Spring Fling Car Show will take place on May 28, with gates opening at 7 a.m. The show will include the unveiling of Legacy by Petty, the one-of-a-kind Dodge Challenger custom made to pay tribute to Richard Petty.