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Plasnomic To Open Industry-First Plastic Repair Excellence Center

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

Tanner Jacobs named Director of Technical Excellence for Plasnomic

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

Plasnomic Completes Benchmark Testing for OEM Polypropylene Bumper Repair Welds

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

Bodyshop News, Interview with Mario Dimovski on Plasnominc Progress

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

Elizabeth Kepes from Intact Insurance Joins Plasnomic Council

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

Plasnomic Welcomes Daryll O’Keefe Fix Network Canada to Global Council

Plasnomic is proud to welcome Daryll O’Keefe to its Global Council, further strengthening its commitment to building a globally aligned, evidence-driven future for automotive plastic repair. Daryll O’Keefe currently serves as Vice President, Business Development North America at Fix Network. With more than 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, Daryll is a

Plasnomic & Caliber Strengthen Collaboration

Mario Dimovski, Head of the Plasnomic Council, caught up with Ryan from Caliber, his fellow council member, to explore the growing collaboration opportunities and the role Caliber can play in advancing repair-first strategies and sustainability initiatives across the industry. The discussion focused on how Caliber, through Ryan’s leadership, can contribute at multiple levels, supporting the

Fix Network Canada Advances Plastic Repair First Strategy

Fix Network Canada, with over 500 + stores in its network in Canada, is making significant strides in advancing plastic repair first strategies, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence across the collision repair industry. In a recent meeting held at Fix Network Canada’s training and skills development facility in Toronto, Mario Dimovski met with

GEICO’s Derrell Burgin Joins the Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council

Plasnomic is pleased to welcome Derrell Burgin, Senior Director of Physical Damage Claims at GEICO, to the Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council. With more than three decades of experience spanning collision repair operations and national claims leadership, Burgin’s appointment further strengthens the council’s mission to bring greater collaboration, technical clarity, and repair-first momentum to plastic

Introducing Plastic Repair Management Mobile App

After months of development with global collision partners and Plasnomic Council members, we are proud to introduce Plastic Repair Management (PRM) — the industry’s first dedicated platform designed to manage and track plastic repairs across the collision ecosystem. The mobile and web-based platform, now available on iOS and Android, allows repair facilities to register plastic