• IBIS Worldwide unveils 2025 theme and global events calendar

    • December 4, 2024
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    4 December 2024, London, UK – IBIS Worldwide, the global thought leader and networking platform for the collision repair industry, is proud to announce its 2025 theme: “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration.” As the collision repair sector stands at the forefront of transformative change, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and global [...]
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  • Automechanika Dubai supports the UAE’s eMobility goals with a platform for innovation and collaboration

    • December 4, 2024
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    The Innovation4Mobility Conference at Automechanika Dubai will highlight the technologies, policies, and partnerships that are accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UAE With EVs expected to account for 25% of new vehicle sales in the UAE by 2035, the UAE is expected to achieve its eMobility goals Automechanika Dubai will take place from [...]
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  • IBIS France 2024 concludes with resounding success

    • November 28, 2024
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: Event Summaries, IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    IBIS France 2024 Concludes With Resounding Success, Paving the Way for Future Innovations in Collision Repair Poitiers, France — The inaugural IBIS France 2024, held at the Palais des Congrès du Futuroscope, has successfully concluded, leaving industry professionals inspired and looking forward to future developments in the automotive repair sector. The event, which was held [...]
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  • Marya Salim joins AkzoNobel as head of marketing for Automotive & Specialty Coatings North America

    • November 13, 2024
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • 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: Simon Wait
    • 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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