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20 October, 2010 

December 18, 2010: The end of high VOC products

 

Products containing VOCs (volatile organic compounds) will be available for sale only up until December 17. So, as of December 18, it will be too late to buy these products from wholesalers.

Since June 18, Canada has prohibited paint manufacturers from importing products high in VOCs. As of December 18, their sale will be completely forbidden...[Full story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 May 2009 

The Electric Vehicle
Sooner than anticipated

 

With a cost per km next to nothing and zero polluting emissions, it’s only a matter of time before the EV (electric vehicle) leaves the workshop of the passionate solo researcher to mingle with the thermal-engined cars in showrooms.
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13 May 2009 

Identifying Waste
What is increasing repair costs without adding any value to your customers?


 

Type 1 Muda: tasks or steps that do not add any value to the vehicle owner, but are standard operating procedures required by the body shop and/or insurance company... [Full story]