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Happy Birthday to Spies Hecker! 27 Years in Australia!
7 May, 2012
It was on this day, 5th May, in 1985 when Berger Paints officially launched the Spies Hecker Brand into the Australian Refinish Market. At the time Berger had no 2K business. By 1992, (seven years later) the Spies Hecker range was already in the top 3 (unofficially the second largest volume refinish brand) in the Australian market.
Since then, the brand has been part of several companies, Berger Paints (BJN Group/Hoechst), KKR, William Holdings, ICI Dulux and Croda Herberts (Joint Venture). Of course, in 2001 it became part of the DuPont Performance Coatings business.
Spies Hecker has seen many changes in its 27 year history in this country, but through all the challenges, has remained consistent and has become a well respected name in the market place, all due to our people, distribution network, our clients and the quality of our products.
Some of the original crew from Berger Paints are still with us from May of 1985 and are part of DPC in Australia.
The success of Spies Hecker over the years has been the result of the contribution of many many people. Leadership, respect, patience, passion, tenacity, comradery, committment, diligence and loyalty are some of the attributes that come to mind when I remember the people whose collective contribution positioned Spies Hecker as one of the most respected brands in the Australian Refinish Market today.Wishing a very happy birthday to Spies Hecker and many more years of much health, wealth and success.
Warm up for Clearcoats - Standox
23 March, 2012
Athletes warm up before a competition and motorists know engine oil is thicker in the cold. It’s not too different with clearcoats and hardeners.
These tend to become more viscous during the cold season if not stored properly. It is virtually impossible, however, to achieve perfect surface results with cold paint materials, which will inevitably produce flaws.
Stephen Naylor, Standox Training Leader International suggests “Paint material should have a temperature of 20 to 25°C, as this ensures the best reaction between the clearcoat and the hardener.” For chemical reactions to run smoothly, warm conditions are much better than cold.The same applies to the substrates. If the substrate is too cold, this will have an adverse impact on the flow and the surface finish. To ensure consistent quality, our labs test everything under standardised conditions.
While our products are relatively adaptable, certain minimum conditions must be ensured to avoid complaints. A processing and storage temperature of 20°C is ideal.
Does the product appear to be too viscous, although you have mixed it correctly? In many cases, it is too cold. Adding thinner to reduce the viscosity is not the right solution. It’s not only bad for the environment and your wallet, but will cause flaws. Adding more coats to achieve a smooth flow will do even more harm, as excessive coats may lead to blisters and sagging.DuPont Performance Services: Upcoming DPS Education Courses
7 March, 2012
Upcoming DPS Education Courses
Please find below a list of upcoming DuPont Performance Services Education courses.
Change Management with Lean Six SigmaTue 20/03/12 - Melbourne
Thu 3/05/12 - Brisbane
Lean FoundationsThu 1/03/12 - Christchurch
Tue 6/03/12 - Wellington
Thu 8/03/12 - Auckland
Wed 28/3/12- Adelaide
Wed 18/04/12 - Sydney
Thu 17/05/12 - PerthA BIG Thank you to everyone who entered the Sustainability Awards!!
22 September, 2011
This year we had more interest than ever for our the 2011 Sustainability Awards! We were astounded at the amount of entries received! Good luck to everyone who entered, and watch this space to see who will win the prestigous award...
Sustainability Awards - Closing THIS week!!
12 September, 2011
HURRY!! Entries close 15th September!
Entries are only open for a few more days for the DuPont Performance Coatings Sustainability Award 2011!!
The judging panel is looking for smash repairers who have invested in sustainable initiatives in their workshops – from recycling resources to energy saving and everything in between.
The winner not only gains national recognition but will also win a trip to the DuPont Performance Coatings 2012 Study Tour.
You will find an entry form in the latest Paint and Panel magazine or you can find and download the form here
