• Mopar announces new distribution centre

    • November 20, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    The Fiat plant in Rivalta, near Turin in Italy, is set to become one of Mopar’s global parts distribution centres serving Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA).  This project will transform a former vehicle production plant into an innovative, energy-efficient and environmentally-sustainable parts and accessories storage and distribution warehouse. The new facility will support over 5,000 facilities, [...]
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  • IBIS and Audatex continue to drive Middle East Agenda

    • November 20, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, Partners
    IBIS and Audatex continue to drive Middle East Agenda
    For the sixth year in a row Audatex and IBIS will collaborate as partners for the 2019 Middle East symposium returning to the Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre on the 13 March 2019. The event themed ‘Strategic Sustainability’ will bring together the major influencers and stakeholders in the regions collision repair market seeking [...]
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  • New UK-wide apprenticeship programme

    • November 19, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Lear Corporation and Gateshead College have teamed up to kick-start the roll-out of a UK-wide apprenticeship programme. Lear Corporation, Gateshead College ,and partner Cidori, are to develop a skills programme designed to help the Detroit-headquartered firm improve efficiency, boost productivity and increase employee engagement. Initial training has already taken place at Lear’s Coventry operation and [...]
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  • Financial misconduct from Nissan chairman

    • November 19, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Nissan has announced the proposal of removing chairman Carlos Ghosn from his position due to claims of financial misconduct, according to the BBC. Carlos had been under-reporting his pay the firm stated after conducting internal investigations that were several months long. Additionally, the firm found ‘numerous other significant acts of misconduct’ including ‘personal use of [...]
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  • CARSTAR profile

    • November 16, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Partners
    CARSTAR profile
    CARSTAR — a part of the Driven Brands, Inc. family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands — is North America’s largest Multi-Shop Operator Network of independently owned collision repair facilities with 600 locations in 34 states and 10 Canadian provinces. CARSTAR in the U.S. and CARSTAR in Canada deliver national scale, consistently high-quality vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes and the industry’s [...]
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