• Marya Salim joins AkzoNobel as head of marketing for Automotive & Specialty Coatings North America

    • November 13, 2024
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    TROY, Mich. November 12, 2024 — AkzoNobel today announced that Marya Salim has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director for its North America Automotive & Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit, reporting to John Griffin, North America Regional Director, and Commercial Director of ASC. In her new role, Marya is responsible for all marketing activities [...]
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  • PPG MOONWALK® paint mixing system now has customers in all 50 U.S. states

    • November 9, 2024
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6, 2025 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its PPG MOONWALK® automated paint mixing system has been sold to body shops in all 50 U.S. states. This month, PPG will complete installations at Central Paint and Body in Casper, Wyo., and at Morrow Collision Center in Lincoln, Neb. PPG plans to mark [...]
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  • 3M and Axalta collaborate on new refinish training content

    • November 8, 2024
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    3M and Axalta are collaborating to introduce a new automotive refinish training content series. The series will feature five co-branded training modules, each intended to help technicians and bodyshops improve their understanding of repair process practices and drive “greater operational outcomes”. The brand-agnostic and accessible educational video content produced by 3M and Axalta is said to set a [...]
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  • Automechanika Dubai to showcase classic car parts and equipment manufacturers from around the world

    • November 7, 2024
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    Research suggests that the global classic car industry will increase by 65% to USD 51.3 billion by 2028 Automechanika Dubai gears up for its 21st edition with over 2,200 exhibitors, including 244 classic car parts and equipment manufacturers amid growing global and regional popularity Automechanika will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from [...]
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  • AkzoNobel plans big reveals and surprises with Dave Kindig at SEMA 2024 in Vegas

    • October 23, 2024
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    A newly-designed indoor exhibit space, an outdoor exhibit space, twice daily autograph sessions with Dave Kindig, educational presentations, Carbeat® demonstrations ‒ and some exciting unveilings ‒ attendees are guaranteed entertainment, education and show-stopping vehicles with AkzoNobel at this year’s SEMA Show! NASHVILLE, Tenn., October 21, 2024 — AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) —AkzoNobel, a leading provider of [...]
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