A live repair, research, and zero-waste facility dedicated exclusively to automotive plastic repair sets a new global standard.

Plasnomic has announced the development of its first-ever Plastic Repair Excellence Center in Dallas, Texas, set to open in August 2026. Described as a world first, this state-of-the-art facility goes well beyond traditional training environments — operating as a live repair, research, and innovation hub where real-world collision repair activity runs alongside cutting-edge development and sustainability initiatives.

A circular repair model built on zero waste

Exclusively focused on plastic repair — and nothing else — the Dallas centre will bring together collision repairers, insurers, OEMs, suppliers, recyclers, and industry researchers under one roof. The facility is committed to operating as a zero-waste facility, with all plastic materials, damaged components, and repair waste sorted by material type and directed to appropriate recycling or recovery streams.

Why this matters for Canadian collision shops

Plastic components are among the most frequently replaced and most costly parts in modern collision repair. As the industry searches for smarter, more sustainable repair pathways, Plasnomic’s repair-first model delivers measurable economic, operational, and environmental benefits. Dallas is the first in a planned global network of Excellence Centers — and for Canadian aftermarket professionals, this initiative signals where the future of plastic repair is heading. Shops that embrace specialized plastic repair skills and circular repair approaches today will be better positioned for tomorrow’s standards and insurance requirements.

According to a press release from Plasnomic (Dallas, June 17, 2026)

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