Press Release
January 6, 2025
Mississauga, Ontario
UNIPARTS O.E.M. Canada, in cooperation with Parts Plex Inc. is pleased to announce its exclusive supplier agreement with Auto Additive for the distribution of 3D printed headlight repair tabs in the Canadian market.
As the official and exclusive agent for Parts Plex, the Uniparts team will be bringing the new sustainable technology to the Canadian Collision Industry with a growing line of 3D printed Auto Parts and Collision industry repair tools from Auto Additive.
This milestone marks a significant achievement in the automotive repair industry, showcasing the potential of 3D printing technology to revolutionize repair solutions. The journey to this point has been driven by relentless innovation and collaboration. The development of these weldable headlight tabs has only been made possible due to recent advancements in 3D printing technology and the evolution of 3D-printed OEM-compatible polypropylene material.
Auto Additive states “This 3D printed material and process that is in line with GM’s GMW18647 worldwide standards provides the durability and compatibility needed for highquality automotive repairs, ensuring that the new tabs meet or exceed current industry practices for repairing headlight tabs, such as using two-part epoxy, industrial-grade welding rods, shaping putty, or low-grade printed parts.”
Auto Additive’s weldable headlight tabs are a testament to what can be achieved through testing, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the collision repair industry, we look forward to many more milestones and breakthroughs, including the launch of these parts to the broader market in Canada with Parts Plex Inc. and Uniparts.
For more information about Auto Additive and our innovative 3D printing, visit- https://autoadditive.com/
John Donald, Key Account Manager at Uniparts says” This is a very exciting time to be in the repair industry. With Auto Additive’s 3D Printed Weld-On Polypropylene (PP) Tabs, you get material and durability of the original parts without the need for complete replacements.”
Mike Kaplaniak, President of Uniparts OEM Canada Inc. says “Sustainability is the future. Thousands of parts fill our land fills every year. If we can provide a solution to repair more parts, sourced closer to their point of repair, we create a more sustainable ecosystem in the collision repair industry. Our goal is to help shops improve profitability, reduce consumer claim costs while keeping sustainability top of mind.”
Our inventory is ramping up, so please visit our website regularly to see if the headlight tabs you need are available. We will also be launching videos and tutorials. Visit our website at www.partsplex.ca
About Uniparts O.E.M. Uniparts O.E.M. is a top provider of OEM automotive parts across Canada; committed to delivering innovative solutions for the automotive repair industry. As a reliable partner to dealerships and repair shops, UniParts O.E.M. supplies a comprehensive range of products and services aimed at upholding the highest levels of quality and operational efficiency.
To learn more about Auto Additive and their innovative designs you can visit their website at https://autoadditive.com/ or visit the UniParts team page https://www.unipartsoem.com/our-team
