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FORD POSITIONING STATEMENTS
FORD HAS ISSUED A NUMBER OF POSI-
tioning statements.The company says that as technology and manufacturing processes evolve there is an ever-in- creasing reliance on repair procedures and information from OEMs to ensure vehicles are returned to pre-accident condition. Many insurance companies will not authorise and/or pay for re- pairs if OEM guidelines have not been followed. However, due to the unique nature of the collision industry and each repair being unique, not every scenario can be managed through a re- pair procedure.
Position statements cover the follow- ing topics:
• Bumper Fascia Repair With ADAS
• Clearcoat Blending
• Pre and Post Scanning
• Remanufacturing or Refinishing of
Road Wheels
• Structural Repairs
• Use of Non-OEM Glass on Ford Motor
Vehicles
• Use of Non-OEM Parts
Go to the Paint & Panel website and search for ‘Ford positioning’ to find the statements.
BASF SUPPORTS WORLDSKILLS
BASF’S COATINGS DIVISION HAS
signed a new multi-year global industry partnership with WorldSkills Interna- tional. The agreement continues BASF’s long-standing commitment to develop- ing new talent in the automotive refin- ish industry and solidifies BASF’s sup- port of the next global WorldSkills Competition, which will be held in Shanghai, in October 2022.
“BASF realises the need for young, well-trained talent is growing world- wide, and is proud to partner with WorldSkills,” said Fabien Boschetti, Di- rector, Global Marketing, Automotive
Refinish Coatings Solutions. “The event brings together young people, industry, government, education, and institutions to promote the benefits of our industry. It helps them turn their passion into a profession as a skilled car painter.
“Vocational skills are more important than ever. Young people will lead us on the road to global economic recovery and help us confront future challeng- es,” said Boschetti. “BASF is proud to partner with WorldSkills International for the next three years through this agreement with the first right to con- tinue beyond that.”