Plastic Repair Authority

The global foundation
for plastic repair.

Standards, validation and industry alignment to repair automotive plastic components safely, consistently and at scale.

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PID-417-860-918

Part: Front bumper cover
Material: PP / EPDM
Damage zone: B2 · Tear
Method: PP fuse weld
Status: Repairable

Repair-first check

Validated method
Approved materials
OEM-aligned

5: Core disciplines
8: Industry programs
17: Council members
1M+: Repairs inform the framework

Why it matters

More than 50% of collision-related replacements are plastic parts.

Plastic repair is no longer an alternative, it is a critical capability. Yet many decisions are still driven by outdated assumptions, replace culture, lack of training and inconsistent understanding of repair methods.

Plasnomic is driving change, working hand in hand with key stakeholders to build confidence to adopt repair-first strategies at scale.

01 / Challenge

Automotive plastics

Bumper covers and headlights are among the most frequently damaged parts, and they carry ADAS and safety systems.

Plasnomic action

01 / Plasnomic action

Establish standardized best practice plastic repair methods
Define OEM-aligned repair procedures
Validate safe repair techniques through testing

02 / Challenge

Vehicle repair cost

Parts are replaced on uncertainty, not evidence. Costs and cycle times rise while confidence in repair stays low.

Plasnomic action

02 / Plasnomic action

Validate cost-effective repair solutions through testing
Support repair-first decision frameworks
Align insurers and repairers on parts value categories

03 / Challenge

Sustainability

Replacement over repair sends high volumes of plastic to landfill and adds carbon from new part manufacturing.

Plasnomic action

03 / Plasnomic action

Promote repair-first strategies across the industry
Enable circular repair frameworks via central hubs
Support ESG reporting through repair data

04 / Challenge

Skills gap

No standard training, outdated methods and uneven technician capability make repair-or-replace a guess.

Plasnomic action

04 / Plasnomic action

Develop structured training and certification programs
Deliver modern, practical repair education
Create globally aligned skill standards

The Plasnomic ecosystem

One ecosystem.
Five connected disciplines.

Plasnomic works alongside collision repairers, suppliers, insurers and recyclers across every stage of the plastic repair lifecycle, from the first repair decision to end-of-life.

01 / Testing

Performance Validation

Evaluating materials, tools and repair methods through real-world and lab-based testing.

Learn more 02 / Standards

Approved Repair Methods

Defining industry benchmarks for safe, consistent and OEM-aligned plastic repairs.

Learn more 03 / Training

Industry Upskilling

Delivering repair-first education, best practices and practical learning programs.

Learn more 04 / Circular

Repair-First Approach

Extending part life, reducing waste and supporting sustainable repair outcomes.

Learn more 05 / Exchange

Industry Collaboration

Connecting professionals to share knowledge, insights and real-world repair experience.

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Plastic Repair Excellence Center

Where repair, training and research share one floor.

A live repair, training, research and innovation environment dedicated exclusively to automotive plastics. Repairers, insurers, OEMs, suppliers and researchers evaluate new processes side by side.

Live repairReal-world repair activity on real parts
Validated methodsAdvanced tools, materials and digital systems
Circular solutionsRepair, reuse and recovery in one place

Inside the center

The meeting lounge with the Plasnomic wall and hexagon lights

Argyle, Texas

Testing and validation

From opinion
to evidence.

Laboratory testing and real-world repair conditions, side by side. Plastic repair guidance built on measurable data rather than opinion, habit or individual supplier claims.

18: Months of research and testing
90: Page industry white paper
4: Repair methods benchmarked

01 Technical Benchmarking Program Program
Adhesives · fillers · hot staples · PP fuse welding 02 Textured Parts Repair Pilot Pilot
Discovery → Verification 03 The State of Automotive Plastic Repair 2026 White paper
Industry first

The Alliance Council

Progress requires collaboration.

A multi-layered council representing collision repair, supply, industry and insurance. It defines standards, validates materials and methods, and guides certification and training.

Meet the Council

**Mario Dimovski**Head of Council · Boyd Group

State FarmAllstateGEICOAllianzIntact InsuranceCESVIMAPCaliber CollisionBoyd GroupFix NetworkCSN CollisionHalo Group3MMirkaSEM / PPGAkzoNobelPolyvanceBETAGI-CAR Sustaining Partner

Cover stories

Ideas, data and developments shaping plastic repair.

Research, white papers and interviews from the Council and the repair floor.

All cover stories

White paperSep 29, 2026

Technical benchmarking begins across adhesives, fillers, staples and fuse welding

Plasnomic in the news

All news

27OctPlasnomic Plastic Repair Excellence Center Takes Shape in Argyle, Texas 22SepPlasnomic is heading to SEMA Las Vegas! 17SepPlasnomic Moves Toward Publication of Landmark Automotive Plastic Repair White Paper 03SepAlberto Martínez Barceló of CESVIMAP Joins the Plasnomic Alliance Council

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