• IBIS Turkey: Solutions for Success

    • October 24, 2019
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Category: IBIS News
    The sixth edition of IBIS Turkey yet again raised the bar on Wednesday, with more delegates than ever drawn to Istanbul’s Wyndham Grand Levent hotel by a top-class line-up of speakers and quality content delivered under the theme ‘Solutions for Success’. IBIS Turkey has long-established itself as the annual event in the region’s collision repair industry where key decision [...]
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  • Spain gets the electric treatment

    • October 23, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    In conjunction with CEPSA, IONITY has launched its first high-power charging station in Spain. Located in Pallejá (Barcelona), the new site is equipped with four high power charging points each with a capacity of 350 kW. These chargers are compatible with the European standard Combined Charging System (CCS) and reduce charging times for current and [...]
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  • IBIS USA Steering Group – Dave Smith – Senior Vice-President Supply Chain Strategy, Caliber Collision

    • October 22, 2019
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Category: Content Updates
    IBIS USA Steering Group – Dave Smith – Senior Vice-President Supply Chain Strategy, Caliber Collision
    Dave Smith has worked in the collision industry since 1989. Dave worked at Enterprise Rent-A-Car for 24 years. Starting as a management trainee before being promoted to VP of strategic sales solutions in 2011. During this time, Dave was an integral part of the team that saw Enterprise’s insurance replacement business grow to a $3.5 [...]
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  • IBIS USA Steering Group – Michael Macaluso – Group President & EVP, Driven Brands

    • October 22, 2019
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Category: Content Updates
    IBIS USA Steering Group – Michael Macaluso – Group President & EVP, Driven Brands
    Michael Macaluso is the President of Driven Brands Collision Group, overseeing CARSTAR North America (700 locations) and Abra Auto Body of America (55 locations).  Driven Brands is the world’s leading automotive aftermarket franchise system with more than 3,000 locations globally.  Michael is an Executive Member of the Driven Brands leadership team and is a strong [...]
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  • Don Mikrut – Vice President of Service, Parts & eCommerce, Solera

    • October 22, 2019
    • Posted by: Salih Tahir
    • Category: Content Updates
    Don Mikrut – Vice President of Service, Parts & eCommerce, Solera
    Don Mikrut is an innovative and creative business leader with multiple achievements in the strategic development and execution of game-changing initiatives. He is passionate about recruiting, mentoring and leading productive teams to success despite growing and ever-changing environments. Through his ability to identify and capitalize on synergies that accelerate business growth through reduced product lead [...]
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