Thatcham, the automotive research centre based in the UK, provides a range of products and services to the insurance and motor repair industries.

Sydney Automotive Paints & Equipment has announced it is representing French welder manufacturer GYS in Australia.

The blower hanger by Karajen Corp offers affordable and convenient air drying within a paint booth.

Holden has introduced a new repair kit designed to eliminate the need to replace the spare wheel well carrier of the VE Commodore in the event of a light rear impact.

Mirka has launched a compact electric random orbital sander (CEROS) that delivers a long list of user-friendly features in the one package.

Kincrome reports that it has partnered with the Italian compressor manufacturer FIAC to bring a range of quality air compressors to the Australian market.

Euro Roller exhaust emission filters can prove a simple and cost-effective OHS solution for crash repairers.

Kincrome has launched Contour, a new range of storage solutions and tool kits that are anything but square.

Cigweld has released an addition to its second-tier WeldSkill Range.

Australian Warehouse Distributors has released the Herkules Model G202 Spray Gun Washer. The washer is suitable for both solvent and waterborne paints.

Festool has announced a new ‘all-rounder’ dust extractor, the Cleantex CT48.

Rail saver accessorised A new accessory kit, designed to increase access to repair areas and metal finishing, has been released for the rail saver from SAPE.

The Kamatec fast drill can be used in conjunction with Kamatec Duradrills.

Bodyshops are invited to be part of a new iPhone and Android smart phone app called Smash Assist – Accident Help which could direct more smash repair business to workshops identified in the app by Google maps.

Many automotive paint shops often only have a single sanding machine with one working stroke for coarse, intermediate and fine sanding.

The new curved gun handle of the SATAjet 4000 B has been designed to fit the hand like a glove.