• IBIS unpacks African market’s future

    • June 3, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    Global crash repair trends identified as key to unlocking potential of crash repair across the whole of Africa, as businesses focus on improving both profitability and the customer journey. Delegates gathered at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 29 May for IBIS’ inaugural conference themed ‘innovation and integration.’ World class speakers tackled the [...]
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  • Steve Waite, Senior Paint Technician, Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre

    • May 30, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Content Updates
    Steve Waite, Senior Paint Technician, Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre
    Steve Waite, Senior Paint technician, has been in the body repair sector for nearly 30 years, 21 of those at Devonshire Motors ARC. Although Steve’s main role is as a Paint Technician, for which he’s won numerous national awards, he also trained as a Panel Beater. His experience in both fields enables him to carry [...]
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  • Theo Theodosiou, Technical Director, Solus

    • May 30, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Content Updates
    Theo Theodosiou, Technical Director, Solus
    Theo has been in the repair industry since 1981 and ran his own bodyshop for 22 years. He Joined Solus in 2004 to head up its Learning & Development function during its acquisition by Norwich Union, and oversaw its rapid growth from five sites to 21, as well as securing PAS125 accreditation for all sites [...]
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  • Ian Pugh, Managing Director, Fix Auto UK

    • May 30, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Content Updates
    Ian Pugh, Managing Director, Fix Auto UK
    Ian Pugh began his career as an apprentice technician with a Ford main dealer before moving on to become a Motor Engineer for the insurers RSA Group and Direct Line. He then held senior positions in repair network management and engineering with Norwich Union Insurance (Aviva). In 2004, he became Operations Manager for Allianz (UK) [...]
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  • Nicolaus Owen, Panel Technician, DLG Orpington

    • May 30, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Content Updates
    Nicolaus Owen, Panel Technician, DLG Orpington
    Nicolaus Owen is a highly-skilled Panel Technician with more than two decades experience in the industry. He started his working life with a 3 year apprenticeship with Rover and has since worked for independent bodyshops, main dealer  franchises, large insurance body shops and a classic car restorer. ATA qualified, he was named Bodyshop Panel Technician [...]
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