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3M Enters Collaboration Agreement with Wrapmate
Wrapmate, an end-to-end digital platform for graphics projects, has entered a three-year global collaboration agreement with 3M Commercial Solutions to help businesses improve their marketability within the print, signage and vehicle graphics industry. This collaborative agreement is an expansion of the initial six-month collaboration first announced in September of 2019. It will provide customers with… Continue reading 3M Enters Collaboration Agreement with Wrapmate
Bestop Producing Masks for Healthcare and Essential Workers
Bestop, a manufacturer of Jeep soft tops and accessories, has transformed its manufacturing facility to enable personal protective equipment (PPE) production for healthcare and essential workers. Masks as well as a plastic face shield are currently in production. PRP and Softopper, also members of the Bestop Premium Accessories Group, will be producing masks out of… Continue reading Bestop Producing Masks for Healthcare and Essential Workers
Vintage Air Designing and Manufacturing PPE
Vintage Air, a manufacturer of air conditioning systems for muscle cars, hot rods and street rods, has turned to designing and manufacturing personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company, with input from family practice physician Dr. Brett M. Woehr of San Antonio, Texas, is releasing a limited run of CS-1 professional-grade, high-visibility face… Continue reading Vintage Air Designing and Manufacturing PPE
Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts 1949 Power Wagon Restomod
Paired with vintage styling, the truck is powered by a twin-turbo Cummins 4BT 8-valve turbo diesel engine…
Madico Window Films Get Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Approval
Madico, a manufacturer of window tint and films, has been awarded the Seal of Recommendation by The Skin Cancer Foundation for its automotive, architectural and safety and security window films, which block 99% or more of UVA and UVB radiation. “The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical… Continue reading Madico Window Films Get Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Approval
Alfa Romeo Offering Throwback Liveries for Giulia GTA
In the 110th year of Alfa Romeo, the brand is offering Giulia GTA customers a completely customized experience, including custom throwback liveries. For the new GTA, the team at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo have reinterpreted the evocative liveries that have been associated with the successful racing history of the GTA. Customers can request one of… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Offering Throwback Liveries for Giulia GTA
Lear Corp. Employees Die After Coronavirus Outbreak
According to TheHogRing.com, several employees at a Lear Corp. production facility in Ciudad Juárez have died following an outbreak of COVID-19 at the facility. “We are saddened that several employees at our Juárez operations, who were receiving medical treatment for presumed cases of covid-19, have passed away, officially due to complications of respiratory illness,” Lear… Continue reading Lear Corp. Employees Die After Coronavirus Outbreak
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Method Race Wheels to Line Card
Turn 14 Distribution, a distributor of aftermarket performance parts, has added Method Race Wheels’ assortment of truck and off-road wheels to its line card. “For the last decade, Method Race Wheels have been at the front of the off-road racing pack, achieved through the company’s rigorous testing process and partnerships with the world’s best off-road… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Method Race Wheels to Line Card
Overland Expo Goes Virtual
The online event will feature seminars, live photo galleries and video showcases…
Tri-State Enterprises Acquires 12V Distributor
Tri-State Enterprises, a wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive parts and truck accessories, has acquired 12V electronics distributor O.W. Donald. O.W. Donald, a third-generation family owned business, started in 1968, specialized in products for the RV industry. In 2005 OWD expanded to become a distributor for the 12V aftermarket, with a focus on higher quality brands… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Acquires 12V Distributor
Learning How to Pivot: Running a Restyling Shop in the Time of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has forced restylers to make many difficult business decisions…
Miami Corp. Publishes PPE Material Guide
Miami Corporation, a distributor of automotive interior and exterior trim products for both OEM and aftermarket companies, has published a guide explaining what materials can be used to create personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as possible alternatives if the materials cannot be sourced. The guide also includes links to templates, videos and other information… Continue reading Miami Corp. Publishes PPE Material Guide
Alcantara Re-Opens Italian Production Facility
Alcantara is re-opening its Nera Montoro, Italy, production and R&D facilities north of Rome to supply demand for its “Made in Italy” automotive interior material. Alcantara voluntarily closed the facility, which has 500 employees, in late March in response to the COVID-19 crisis, although it was authorized to stay in production. “Our decision to close… Continue reading Alcantara Re-Opens Italian Production Facility
Classic Industries Releases Classic Car Coloring Book
Classic Industries has released a downloadable, 24-page coloring book featuring some of the greatest classic muscle cars and trucks of all time. Curated by the team at Classic Industries, the coloring book was designed with both kids and adult enthusiasts in mind. The free coloring book can be downloaded and printed by clicking here.