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SEAT reduces factory injuries by 70%
- May 1, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
SEAT has reduced the number of muscle injuries suffered by its factory workers at its Martorell plant by 70% in two years by using biomechanics and cutting-edge virtual reality technology. Over the last 48 months, the company’s CARS Health and Rehabilitation Centre – the only in-house biomechanics lab in Spain aimed at occupational health – [...] -
EV sales in Europe grows to 125,400
- April 29, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
The European car market registered its seventh consecutive month of decline in March 2019. Ongoing political and economic uncertainty, including lack of clarity around Brexit, alongside consumer preoccupation with diesel bans in cities, meant that overall demand continued to decline. Last month, 19 of the 27 markets included in this release posted negative results – [...] -
Irish market to learn from UK approach to automotive salvage
- April 29, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: IBIS News
IBIS Ireland is now only few days away. This is the must-attend, annual event for the body repair industry in Eire and is set to gather repairers, vehicle manufacturers, insurers, suppliers and other key stakeholders at the Castleknock Hotel near Dublin on 2 May 2019. Our panel discussion will be a real draw for anyone [...] -
Groupe PSA Q1 revenue at €18bn
- April 25, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Groupe PSA’s 2019 Q1 revenue was slightly down 1.1 per cent at €18 billion, with the automotive division revenue at €14.2 bn (-1.8%). In Europe, there was a steady market share increase with sales up 1.6 per cent. Consolidated worldwide sales are down 15.7% in particular due to the suspension of the group’s activities in Iran. [...] -
Dr Frik Botha – Director Industry Training Center ITC
- April 24, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Content Updates
Teaching since 1966 at different posts. Lecturer at Teachers Training College (NKP) and at The University of Pretoria. In 1969 started studying at the University of Pretoria and obtained PhD in Psychology. Involved in helping schools in PD – Communities. In February 1997 left education as school principal on a severance package. Dr. Frik started [...]


