• 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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  • IBIS@ Autopromotec 2025: Registration now open

    • April 26, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    IBIS Worldwide is coming to Autopromotec in 2025 with a powerful presence and two dedicated sessions for the bodyshop sector. Taking place on 21 May at 12pm and 3pm inside Pavilion 29 of the BolognaFiere Exhibition Centre, IBIS@ Autopromotec 2025 will bring together forward-thinking professionals to address current challenges and future opportunities in the collision [...]
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  • AkzoNobel launches its Productivity Drive 2025 roadshow

    • April 26, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes is embarking on a tour across 12 countries in EMEA, including the UK, to introduce its next generation of products and services as part of its “From Start to Refinish: Productivity Drive 2025” roadshow, with the aim of bringing innovation to bodyshop professionals.  The roadshow will showcase the recently launched one-stop application waterborne [...]
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  • APAC automakers face uncertainty as US tariffs trigger strategic recalibration

    • April 17, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    APAC automakers face uncertainty as US tariffs trigger strategic recalibration, finds GlobalData The 25% US tariff on foreign automobiles and parts has created deep uncertainty for Asia-Pacific (APAC) automakers. With significant exposure to the US market, they now face rising costs, strained supply chains, and pressure to shift production. The temporary 90-day hold on the [...]
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