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IBIS Ireland kicks off in Dublin
- July 5, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: IBIS News
The second IBIS Ireland is taking place at the Hilton Dublin today, when key speakers from the crash repair industry are addressing delegates on a range of topics influencing the market today. With presentations on the state of the Irish market, autonomous cars, the skills gap, optimising the vehicle repair process and the use of [...] -
Tesla gets a boost
- July 4, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Tesla founder Elon Musk has said its new Model 3 car will be ready two weeks ahead of schedule, boosting the value of its shares. A tweet from Musk on Sunday (2/07/17) said, ‘Expecting to complete SN1 on Friday,’ referring to the first car off the production line. The five seater vehicle, its lowest cost [...] -
AkzoNobel makes double acquisition
- July 3, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
AkzoNobel has made a double acquisition to strengthen its Performance Coatings division. The move includes the acquisition of UK-based Flexcrete Technologies Ltd and an agreement to acquire French manufacturer Disa Technology (Disatech). Disatech supplies innovative adhesive films used in the aerospace, transportation and industrial equipment sectors. Headquartered in Limoges, the company specialises in the manufacture [...] -
Mirka and Cafro join forces
- July 3, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Mirka Ltd has acquired 100% of the shares of Italian superabrasive wheels and tools manufacturer Cafro S.p.A. Mirka is part of the Finnish family owned KWH Group and offers a complete range of sanding solutions for high quality surface finishing. The acquisition is an integral part of Mirka’s strategy to expand its business in the [...] -
Brand ownership sparks dispute
- June 30, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
A battle appears to be heating up over the Fix Auto brand name in the US following Fix Auto World revealing plans to enter the market which is currently under licence with independent company, Fix Auto USA. Fix Auto World, which owns the Mondofix holding company controlling the trademark application for the brand name ‘Fix [...]