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Source: Automotive Body Repair News Silver is world's most popular vehicle color, PPG saysOctober 5, 2009For the ninth consecutive year, the silver category, which includes charcoal and gray shades, has ranked as the most popular vehicle color in the world according to data from PPG Industries. |
Source: Automotive Body Repair NewsDaimler approves Standox Automotive Paint SystemsMarch 23, 2009PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Standox solvent-borne and waterborne paint systems for cars and commercial vehicles have received global approval for the refinishing of Daimler vehicles. |
 | Source: Automotive Body Repair NewsProfit motive: Tossing away profitsMarch 1, 2009The relevance of the phrase "a dollar saved is a dollar earned" is something every collision shop owner can relate to, especially in today's tough economy. There are probably plenty of unrealized savings in your shop in the form of material costs, which you can cut simply by cutting down on waste. Improving paint and material gross profits especially pays great dividends. These additional savings go straight to your bottom line.
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Source: Automotive Body Repair News
New Ford tech center aims to reduce repair costsFebruary 24, 2009Ford is looking to drive down repair and insurance costs by opening a new Paint and Body Technology Center in Inkster, Mich.
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Source: Automotive Body Repair NewsSpies Hecker paints approved for Mercedes-BenzFebruary 23, 2009PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Daimler AG reconfirmed its global approval of Spies Hecker products and services for the Mercedes-Benz brand. Key foundations of the relationship are Spies Hecker services, global supplies, expert advice and its solvent borne and waterborne paint systems. |
Source: Automotive Body Repair NewsThe Profit Motive: MONEY BALANCING ACTFebruary 1, 2009I once worked for a large corporation whose chief financial officer provided the following strategy to our division every year. "Sell more, spend less!" This simple plan produced improvement year after year in the stock price. While selling more is always a good strategy to improve the financial shape of a company, let's not overlook the benefits of spending less – of budgeting wisely.
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