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Axalta supporting facemask manufacture

Axalta has increased the supply of its Voltatex electrical insulating resins that is used in equipment such as ventilator motors and facemasks, which are in high demand by hospitals globally during the […]

Plunkys All Stars charity match postponed

The charity match between Plunkys All Stars and Mercenaries FC scheduled to take next month at Peterborough United’s London Road ground has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. […]

Bridgestone names new vice-president

Bridgestone has appointed Andrea Manenti as vice-president for its north region, encompassing the UK and Ireland. The appointment comes after Bridgestone restructured its consumer and commercial sectors, with Brett Emerson […]

Ongoing supply plans in place

Advantage Parts Solutions has revealed plans to continue supporting vehicle repairers. It has announced a dedicated email service to assist with parts sourcing and procurement for repairers on [email protected], access […]

Hydrogen ‘could revitalise UK economy’

Manufacturing hydrogen vehicles could be crucial in getting the UK economy going again following the coronavirus. That is the view of JCB heir Jo Bamford, who has revealed plans to […]

Collision repair news at your fingertips

With bodyshop magazine going digital-first temporarily starting 1 May, one of the best ways to view the online edition will be on our free and easy-to-use bodyshop magazine app. Search […]

Tractable donates £40k to industry charities

Tractable has donated $50,000 (£40,000) to help two charities working in the collision repair space – Ben in the UK and the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) in the US. “Our […]

Fix Auto USA acquired by Driven Brands

Driven Brands has acquired Fix Auto USA and Auto Center Auto Body (ACAB). Fix Auto USA has 150 franchise locations and ACAB has 10 company-owned locations. Both will retain their […]

JLR confirms factories will reopen

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed a gradual resumption of production at two of its UK plants next month. Following robust safety guidelines, manufacturing will resume at its Solihull and Wolverhampton […]

Aston Martin to reopen Wales factory

Aston Martin has announced it will reopen its St Athan factory on 3 May. It has also revealed that its senior leadership team has agreed pay cuts of up to […]

Pilkington Automotive still delivering for bodyshops

Pilkington Automotive is supporting bodyshops carrying out essential repairs by providing distribution of and service to OEM quality glass. Pilkington Automotive is the Connected Solutions (CS) glass technology partner. Shaun […]