The introduction of an innovative range of refinish essentials from the Netherlands based Colad brand, by Somora, has made a big impact with bodyshops across Ireland looking to boost paintshop efficiency and save expensive application materials. 

Colad researchers specialise in indentifying specific issues within a paint setting where time and material usage improvement can be made. They then develop very innovative solutions to these issues and complete an in-depth product development and testing process, before bring them to market for the benefit of paint users. 

For example, Colad pioneered the development of precision printed mixing cups and more recently the Colad Snap Lid System, a fast and convenient paint application system which has been proving very popular with refinishers across Europe. 

Perhaps the best example of how Colad experts can find innovative solutions to even very simple processes, is the Turbomix Paintsaver. Painters have traditionally used standard mixing sticks, however, these often fail to mix effectively and the residue left on the stick makes the process very wasteful, especially as modern refinish paint is such a high value commodity. 

The Turbomix Paintsaver revolutionises the mixing process by not only ensuring a more complete mix in less time but also significantly reducing paint waste. The product is already a massive hit with bodyshops across Ireland.  

The Colad range from Somora also includes many high quality consumable items such as masking tape, plastifilm, sanding discs and much more, all backed by extensive technical information and demonstration videos.