• Plastic Repair Alliance Council targets plastic repair standards

    • May 14, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    Emerging authority in plastic repair Plasnomic has brought together industry leaders to form the Plastic Repair Alliance Council. The global initiative is committed to advancing and supporting the implementation of the highest global standards for plastic repair practices, tools, and processes. The Council comprises senior leaders and technical experts from leading organisations such as 3M, PPG, Polyvance, Mirka, ARA, [...]
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  • The “keys” to success: Understanding the importance of OEM repair procedures

    • April 30, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    In today’s world, vehicle construction and technology are changing rapidly. Even within one OEM’s line of vehicles, a single addition or update can completely change the way a repair is performed. A sunroof, for example, can change the types of welds and their location and the types of adhesives required for a repair. There are [...]
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  • IBIS Global Summit 2025 agenda unveiled as industry leaders prepare to gather in Istanbul

    • April 30, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    London, UK – 29 April 2025 – IBIS Worldwide is pleased to announce that the agenda for IBIS Global Summit 2025 is now live, marking the next major step in the build-up to the collision repair industry’s most influential global meeting. From 24–26 June 2025, senior leaders and decision-makers from across the sector will convene [...]
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  • Axalta takes its Fast Cure Low Energy tech to the next level

    • April 29, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    Axalta has announced the launch of its next generation patented Fast Cure Low Energy System (FCLE) clearcoat and surfacer products. FCLE technology provides exceptional refinish quality with increased productivity which results in higher profits for bodyshops as well as potentially reducing energy consumption during drying. Axalta’s Fast Cure Low Energy System Bart De Groof, senior director marketing [...]
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  • Intelligent Integration: IBIS USA focuses on collaboration, global consolidation, AI and more!

    • April 29, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    Originally posted by Darryl Simmons on 2 April 2025 on collisionrepairmag.com. ______ With sessions covering everything from global market shifts to artificial intelligence, IBIS USA 2025 delivered a clear message: innovation is essential, but collaboration is the true driver of progress. Chicago, Illinois — The global collision repair community gathered in the Windy City for IBIS [...]
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