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Las Vegas Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Pollution Control Products Co. Celebrates 50th Year
By Jo Simpson, President, Pollution Control Products Co.
Founded in 1923, POR Products is a nearly 100-year-old paint manufacturing company with headquarters in New Rochelle, New York. For more than 60 years, POR Products has focused on the formulation and manufacturing of polyurethane-based coatings. Providing high-quality, consistent results, POR Products’ coatings are designed for professionals, independent shops, and DIY enthusiasts, and have been utilized for everything from the wood floors of many NBA arenas to the chassis of award-winning restored classic automobiles. POR-15 is the original paint-over rust formula dedicated to the automotive aftermarket and the restoration and refurbishment of classic and soon-to-be-classic vehicles. POR-15 is non-porous and provides protection from water, chemicals, salt, and other contaminants and can be painted directly over prepped rusted surfaces.
My father, Peyton Simpson, started Pollution Control Products Co. the way most businesses get started: he saw a need and he solved a problem. The year was 1971, and a neighboring business was having a difficult time complying with the new Clean Air Act of 1970. That company rebuilt electric motors, which required that the old copper wire coil and all varnish, epoxy, paint and insulation be removed and the stator thoroughly cleaned. Prior to today’s stringent environmental laws, this was often done by soaking the motor parts in kerosene and “burning off” or “burning out” the organic material in a pit or metal container. In 1971, that was against the law. Peyton simply asked, “If I can show you how you can reclaim your old motors safely without smoke and pollution, would you be interested?” The answer was an enthusiastic yes, and the rest is history. The Controlled Pyrolysis® process and the first fully contained “pyrolysis cleaning oven” were born and a new company began:
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Dee Zee Introduces Lockable Under Seat Storage
Dee Zee has expanded its product line to the interior of trucks with the release of an under seat storage drawer. Fullsize crew cab trucks offer a lot of storage below the back seat, but in many cases, the seat is usually full of humans, car seats, pets, gym bags, and whatever else gets thrown over the shoulder during a daily commute. Dee Zee can’t help organize everything on top of the seats, but the company found an innovative way to provide lockable storage that can be accessed even with the clutter. Designed specifically for F-150, Super Duty, Silverado, and Sierra, this full-width under seat drawer turns that wasted space into lockable storage. It’s even accessible with the back seats in the down position. The under seat drawer is the full width of the back seat and can be opened from either side of the cab. Simply unlock, twist, and pull. As the drawer is pulled, the lock on the opposite end acts as the stop so the drawer can’t be overextended. The 16-gauge steel
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Platinum Collision Chooses Garmat USA
A shop’s production is tied directly to the spray booth performance. Tom Gregg of Platinum Collision is well aware that when you are repairing higher end vehicles, you need a top performing spray booth to provide that quality finish your customers expect. That’s why Tom Gregg prefers Garmat USA over other brands. Made in the USA, Garmat spray booths are backed by an independent network of distributors that provide the expertise in installation and service to make sure your booth is performing optimally. With more than eight locations and growing, Gregg’s premier shops are outfitted with the latest tools and technology to meet the demands of the everchanging complexities of the late model cars. Garmat is part of that technology. With state-of-the-art controls, quality construction, superior lighting and optimal air flow from the dual inlet
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