Dallas, TX July 6, 2026 Plasnomic has entered its second year as an I-CAR® Sustaining Partner, reaffirming its commitment to one of the collision repair industry’s most respected organizations. The renewed partnership strengthens a relationship focused on advancing technician education, collision repair excellence, and the future development of plastic repair standards throughout North America and
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Plasnomic announced today that it will initiate an industry-first pilot program focused on one of the largest untapped repair opportunities in collision repair: textured plastic parts. The pilot will be launched in collaboration with industry partners including 3M, 4Plastic, Mirka, PPG, Polyvance and SEM. “This pilot represents a major step forward for the collision repair
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The Plasnomic Framework continues to bring together industry leaders to transform the future of automotive plastic repair. One of the latest examples is the successful plastic repair workshop hosted in Berlin, where IRS Group, one of Plasnomic’s founding collision partners, collaborated with Mirka and 4Plastic to further accelerate the adoption of repair first strategies and sustainable
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Dallas, Texas—June 16, 2026—Plasnomic announced today the development of its first Plastic Repair Excellence Center, a state-of-the-art, world-first facility designed to help reshape the future of automotive plastic repair through innovation, training, sustainability, recycling, and real-world repair operations. Located in Dallas, Texas, the center will open its doors in August and serve as the flagship
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Plasnomic has entered the next stage of its polypropylene bumper repair evaluation program, moving beyond material compatibility testing and into a structured comparison of the four primary repair processes used across the collision repair industry. The evaluation will compare: The assessment will be based on a combination of real life repair conditions, technical process evaluation,
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Plasnomic is pleased to announce that Tanner Jacobs has joined the organization as Director of Technical Excellence, bringing more than 20 years of specialized experience in plastic repair, collision and technical training Tanner’s background includes deep experience with leading MSOs and, most recently, technical training with Tesla. Throughout his career, he has trained thousands of
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Chicago, IL—May 18, 2026—Plasnomic announced today that it has completed the first stage of its global polypropylene bumper repair benchmarking initiative, marking a major step toward the development of industry best practices for repairing damaged polypropylene bumper covers. “We are excited to bring this new development to the industry as we move closer to establishing
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What are the key benefits of plastic repairs to workshops, customers, and the environment? For collision shops, the impact is immediate and measurable. Plastic repair improves gross profit, reduces cycle time, and significantly lowers reliance on parts procurement—an increasingly critical advantage amid ongoing supply chain pressures and rising component costs. Equally important, it enables the
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In 2026, the pressure is no longer abstract. Consumers feel it every time they pull up to the pump. Fuel prices are sitting at record highs. Airlines are raising fares while warning of fuel shortages. Across global markets, energy has once again become one of the most dominant forces shaping cost. But what is less
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Plasnomic is proud to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Kepes to the Plasnomic Council, further strengthening its commitment to building a globally aligned, evidence-driven future for automotive plastic repair. Elizabeth brings a forward-thinking lens on innovation—spanning plastic repair, circular systems, and sustainability—key pillars that will define the future of the industry and sit at the
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Plasnomic stands at the forefront of automotive plastic repair, combining advanced processes and driving economic standards and compliance. We are dedicated to setting industry benchmarks in training, sustainability, and product innovation, ensuring the highest OEM-compatible standards in plastic repairs that contribute to a circular economy.