• Jim Muse promoted to VP

    • October 26, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Axalta has announced the promotion of James (Jim) Muse to vice president of global refinish sales. In Jim’s new role he will lead the company’s global customer base, as well as developing global sales force plans. Jim will also remain responsible for many key American strategic accounts. Joseph McDougall, president, global refinish, Axalta, commented on [...]
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  • IBIS Global Summit 2019: Delegate place bookings NOW OPEN!

    • October 26, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    The Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno, Italy, will host more than 350 delegates representing every major territory around the world for the IBIS Global Summit on 10-12 June 2019. Not only is Italy renowned for being the stylish and passionate heart of the automotive industry, IBIS’ chosen venue nestles on the spectacular Lake Maggiore – [...]
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  • Saint-Gobain backs IBIS USA

    • October 25, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, Partners
    IBIS USA has announced a new sponsor coming on board as Saint-Gobain joins the line-up of partners for the event coming up next February in San Diego, California. Saint-Gobain joins fellow sponsors 3M, Axalta, Solera|Audatex, BETAG Innovation, Carstar, Chief Automotive, Fix Network World, OE Connection, PartsTrader LLC and Symach. Ron Cuccia, North American sales director [...]
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  • Euro NCAP stars revealed

    • October 24, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Results from the latest batch of vehicles to be tested by Euro NCAP and its partners have been announced, with cars from Hyundai, Lexus, Mazda and Mercedes-Benz all achieving five-star Euro NCAP ratings for safety, and Peugeot/Citroën/Vauxhall’s five-door MPV taking home a four-star rating. In this group of five and four-star rated cars, the Hyundai [...]
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  • Data breach precedent set

    • October 24, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    A recent decision by the Court of Appeal should sound the warning bells for all businesses that handle data. The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal that Morrisons was vicariously liable for its employee’s misuse of data, despite Morrisons having done as much as it reasonably could to prevent the misuse, and the employee’s intention [...]
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