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Enlyte to Acquire PartsTrader, Complementing Mitchell’s Auto Physical Damage Technology Solutions

Enlyte, a leader in technology, networks and services for the property and casualty industry, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire PartsTrader, the industry’s…

January 7, 2026

SATA celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first paint spray gun

It was in the fall of 1925 that SATA launched its first paint spray gun, and there was no question of letting this anniversary pass unnoticed.…

November 10, 2025

PPG Introduces PPG MIX‘N’SHAKE Automated Stirring Technology for Body Shops

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced the introduction of PPG MIX‘N’SHAKE™ automated stirring technology designed to eliminate traditional manual stirring methods in the automotive refinish industry. The system,…

October 22, 2025

An Automotive Coating That Reduces Heat

In a previous column, I talked about an experimental Nissan finish that kept a car clean thanks to nanotechnology. By creating tiny particles on the vehicle’s…

September 11, 2025

The Spray Gun: Key to a Flawless Finish in Automotive Painting

The gravity feed spray gun is the refinishing painter’s signature tool, essential for delivering a finish indistinguishable from the original factory paint. Automakers are constantly rolling…

September 9, 2025

3M Unveils Next Generation Performance Spray Gun for Collision Repair Technicians and Painters

3M announced on August 5th the launch of the 3M™ Performance Spray Gun 2, the next generation of the highly acclaimed 3M™ Performance Spray Gun. Designed…

August 6, 2025

Paint Booth Smorgasbord

The range of options continues to expand. Today’s paint booths offer a very substantial range of options and technologies, but given the potential costs faced by…

July 31, 2025

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