News Archive

Floods, cyclones and storms across the country

Welcome to my first column in Australasian Paint & Panel. I will be using this space to give you the news about the Suncorp Group as well as talk about the wider issues facing both of our industries.

GPI opens Launceston warehouse

GPI’s new warehouse in Launceston means Tasmanian distributors have greater access to the company’s range.

Car Craft welding accreditation for new generation steels

The increased use of high strength and ultra high strength steels in modern motor vehicles is one of the many challenges facing the smash repair industry.

NACE moves to Florida

International NewsNACE is on the move, with organisers to host the October 2011 event in the city of Orlando, Florida.

New MD for Anest Iwata

Karl Isherwood has been appointed as the new managing director at Anest Iwata Australia, having taken up his position on 1 January this year.

Myths and misunderstandings about workshop pressure pots

Greg Davies takes a look at the pressure pot and how it can be used for a wide range of workshop applications.

Profile: Pacific vision for Saint-Gobain

The Pacific arm of one of the world’s largest industrial companies, Saint-Gobain, has announced the appointment of nine senior executives, including a managing director and general managers for manufacturing, supply chain and marketing.

Smash repair apprentices in the national spotlight

NRMA Insurance, SGIO, SGIC and RACV will recognise the smash repair industry’s best new talent through the 2011 Apprentice of the Year Awards.

Standox finish for Mercedes GP Petronas F1 cars

The Mercedes GP Petronas Formula One Team has chosen Standox for putting the finishing touches on its F1 racing cars.

New name, but same great repairer awards

We kick off the search for the best autobody repairer in Australia for 2011 with a name change to the competition.

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Sparse sales of EVs in UK

Sales of electric cars have slumped so badly in the UK that there are now more charging points than vehicles on the road.


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