Plastic Repair Alliance Council targets plastic repair standards
Emerging authority in plastic repair Plasnomic has brought together industry leaders to form the Plastic Repair Alliance Council.
The global initiative is committed to advancing and supporting the implementation of the highest global standards for plastic repair practices, tools, and processes.
The Council comprises senior leaders and technical experts from leading organisations such as 3M, PPG, Polyvance, Mirka, ARA, AkzoNobel, Caliber Collision, Boyd Group, SEM, IBIS Worldwide and others.
They bring a wealth of industry, specialty, and regional expertise to support a multi-layered approach to communication, education, and curriculum development, while their collective insight will help shape the training programmes offered to the broader industry and promote a deep understanding of plastic repair processes and best practices.
Plastic Repair Alliance Council mission
- Promote comprehensive best practices and standards for plastic repair
- Support globally unified training and certification program
- Identify specialized tools, materials, and repair methods
- Review testing and benchmarking OEM compatibility and repair safety
- Collaborate to reduce plastic waste and support sustainability solutions
Kurt Lammon, president of Polyvance and founding council member, said of the Plastic Repair Alliance Council: “As plastic components such as bumpers, headlights, and trims become the most frequently replaced parts in modern vehicles – and current repair volumes represent only a fraction of what can be repaired – the lack of consistent global standards presents both a safety and cost challenge.”
Meanwhile, Brian Driehorst, CEO of Plasnomic, added:
“This marks a significant milestone for the global collision repair industry and a proud moment for all involved. It reflects a unified commitment across stakeholders to set aside differences and work collaboratively to elevate repair standards worldwide.
“The formation of the council underscores our shared vision to drive innovation, define best practices, and establish transparent, consistent standards in plastic repair. We’re not just setting guidelines – we’re building an ecosystem of collaboration, transparency, and innovation that will uplift the entire industry and lay the foundation for a more connected, forward-thinking, and sustainable future.”
Leadership
The council will now nominate a council leader to coordinate efforts, while Plasnomic will spearhead a broader collaborative initiative with key partners across the collision, materials, manufacturing, OEM, and insurance sectors.
These strategic partnerships will focus on research, innovation, and the rollout of best-practice methods for plastic repair, including certified tools, training, and advanced technologies, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and sustainable repairs globally.
Council members include:
- Anso Jacob, Bodyshop Guru, India
- Charles Canning, Halo Group, South Africa
- George Varagic, industry executive, Canada
- Graham Threlfall, AkzoNobel, UAE
- John Morrissey, Plastfix, Australia
- Kurt Lammon, Polyvance, USA
- Leonardo Gomez, Mirka, Germany
- Meghan Barrera, SEM/PPG, USA
- Mario Dimovski, Boyd Group, USA
- Peter McAninch, Plastrepair, UK
- Rebecca Miller, 3M, USA
- Robert Snook, IBIS Worldwide, UK
- Ryan Gafford, Caliber Collision, USA
- Teruyuki Okuda, 3Harmony, Japan
- Vince Edivan, Auto Recycling Association, USA
