ONE-COAT WONDER
BASF’s premium refinish brand RM has launched what it calls the first-ever single-coat clear, RMC1000. The product was created to meet customer demands for speed and efficiency, reducing cycle times and providing superior sag resistance. According to BASF, RMC1000 can be applied wet in one-layer and dried at 140F° for 30 minutes. Compared to other, 1.5-layer coats on the market, there is no flash-off time and no need for a second coat, saving customers at least 10 minutes of time, reportedly. With no flash-off time or application of a second coat, [shops] can increase daily cycles, says BASF, unlocking up to $500,000 in additional revenue per year. For example, if a customer uses a competitive 1.5 coat clear with an average booth run time of 90 minutes, for four cycles per day, using an average RO of $3,750, their income would be $315,000 per month, per booth. If that same customer swapped their 1.5 coat clear with RMC1000, the time savings could allow them to run up to 4.6 cycles per day.
OFF ROAD RESTORATION
Southern Alberta automotive restorers recently received second place at the Good Guys automotive shows in Washington and California for their 1940 Ford pickup truck. Lyle Vass, owner and lead restorer outlined that the restoration project took six years to complete and required talented specialists from all over Southern Alberta.The build was financed by Wayne McLachlan, chief instructor at the Alberta Motor Association. McLachlan also found some of the main parts used in the build such as sections from two old Ford trucks in Oregon and delivered them to Vass’ shop near Strathmore, Alta., in 2016. Vass said that he initially envisioned the project because he wanted something nice to take camping and over six years, he ended up spending well over $500,000.
AMERICAN ACQUISITION
SATA, a global leader in the field of liquid paint application equipment, is proud to announce that a joint agreement has been signed for Dan-Am Company to be acquired by SATA USA, a subsidiary of SATA GmbH & Co. KG in Kornwestheim, Germany. In its press release, SATA noted that, after years of successful cooperation, this acquisition will represent a significant milestone in the company’s strategic growth initiatives to strengthen its presence in the whole North American market and expand its product portfolio. Dan-Am Company is the exclusive distributor of SATA equipment in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SATA said it is committed to making the transition process smooth, and will maintain Dan-Am’s existing relationships with customers, suppliers and employees.
