• Urbanisation changing mobility

    • February 21, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    Speaking at IBIS ME 2018 today, Eric Devos, president and CEO of GiPA Group, said that the urbanisation of the world is having a significant impact on the aftermarket industry, and would have an even more significant impact in the coming years. GiPA has been researching the sector for more than three decades, gathering and [...]
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  • IBIS ME shines light on road safety

    • February 21, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    Thomas Edelmann, founder and managing director of RoadSafetyUAE, used his keynote speech at IBIS ME 2018 to highlight how his organisation is working with all stakeholders in the automotive industry to reduce road deaths in the region. Supported by lead partners AkzoNobel and Audatex, and partners 3M AutoMillennium Group, Spanesi and Symach, IBIS ME 2018’s [...]
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  • Fifth IBIS ME opens in Dubai

    • February 21, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    The fifth IBIS ME 2018 got underway at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre this morning, with IBIS CEO Jason Moseley extolling the virtues of safety, skills and standards within the automotive aftermarket. Supported by lead partners AkzoNobel and Audatex, and partners 3M AutoMillennium Group, Spanesi and Symach, IBIS ME 2018’s theme is ‘A [...]
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  • New openings for Parts Alliance

    • February 19, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    The Parts Alliance, a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc, has opened two new branches in the UK. The new store openings in Croydon and Newcastle represent ongoing investment from The Parts Alliance and an ongoing commitment to endorse and develop its local motor factor brands giving local service combined with national strength. ‘We’re delighted to continue [...]
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  • Carlyle Group predicts 2018 slowdown

    • February 14, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Carlyle Group has said it will struggle to match its 2017 investment gains this year, due to the volatile stock market and rising interest rates. It reported bumper fourth-quarter earnings last year, with its private equity funds rising by eight per cent in the last three months. Its fourth-quarter economic net income per adjusted unit [...]
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