• IBIS Partner Interview – AkzoNobel

    • April 9, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, Partners
    A global partner to IBIS now for a number of years, AkzoNobel continues to build an enviable reputation within the automotive refinish market. Here, Keith Malik, director – global accounts, AkzoNobel provides an insight into the global giant’s business.   Please provide a brief overview on the current refinish paint market globally. The refinish market [...]
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  • IBIS Partner Interview – Audatex

    • April 9, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, Partners
    Here we catch up with Solera Holdings’ David Shepherd, regional managing director, Audatex UK Ltd, Audatex South Africa (PTY) Ltd and Africa to find out more about the ever present IBIS partner and its role within the global collision repair industry.   Please provide a brief overview of Audatex/Solera globally. Audatex’s parent group Solera is [...]
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  • New names for Spencer Coatings

    • April 9, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) has new legal entity names for Spencer Coatings after its acquisition by Axalta in May 2017. Effective 3 April 2018, Spencer Coatings Ltd became Axalta Coating Systems Huthwaite UK Limited; Protega Paints Ltd became Axalta Coating Systems West Bromwich UK Limited; and Performance Paints Ltd became Axalta Coatings Systems Tewkesbury [...]
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  • IBIS Partner Interview – Axalta

    • April 6, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, Partners
    Back onboard as an IBIS Global Summit partner for 2018, Axalta Coating Systems is a giant within the highly competitive world of automotive coatings. Here we catch up with Joseph McDougall, executive vice president and president, global refinish and EMEA, Axalta Coating Systems, to find out more.   Please provide a brief overview on the [...]
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  • Ford approved for German banking

    • April 6, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    According to Reuters, the European Central Bank has approved Ford’s application to start a bank in Germany as part of their plan to ease any risk from Brexit. ‘The European Central Bank has approved Ford Credit Europe (FCE) Bank’s application for a banking license in Germany. We expect to establish this bank in the second [...]
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