• IBIS 2025 Theme announced: “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration”

    • November 29, 2024
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    IBIS Worldwide is excited to announce our 2025 theme: “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration.” As the collision repair industry faces transformative changes driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer behaviour, and global sustainability demands, IBIS 2025 will focus on fostering united leadership to tackle these challenges head-on. This year’s theme underscores the necessity of collective [...]
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  • IBIS France 2024 concludes with resounding success

    • November 28, 2024
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: Event Summaries, IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    IBIS France 2024 Concludes With Resounding Success, Paving the Way for Future Innovations in Collision Repair Poitiers, France — The inaugural IBIS France 2024, held at the Palais des Congrès du Futuroscope, has successfully concluded, leaving industry professionals inspired and looking forward to future developments in the automotive repair sector. The event, which was held [...]
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  • Marya Salim joins AkzoNobel as head of marketing for Automotive & Specialty Coatings North America

    • November 13, 2024
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    TROY, Mich. November 12, 2024 — AkzoNobel today announced that Marya Salim has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director for its North America Automotive & Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit, reporting to John Griffin, North America Regional Director, and Commercial Director of ASC. In her new role, Marya is responsible for all marketing activities [...]
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  • PPG MOONWALK® paint mixing system now has customers in all 50 U.S. states

    • November 9, 2024
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6, 2025 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its PPG MOONWALK® automated paint mixing system has been sold to body shops in all 50 U.S. states. This month, PPG will complete installations at Central Paint and Body in Casper, Wyo., and at Morrow Collision Center in Lincoln, Neb. PPG plans to mark [...]
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  • 3M and Axalta collaborate on new refinish training content

    • November 8, 2024
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    3M and Axalta are collaborating to introduce a new automotive refinish training content series. The series will feature five co-branded training modules, each intended to help technicians and bodyshops improve their understanding of repair process practices and drive “greater operational outcomes”. The brand-agnostic and accessible educational video content produced by 3M and Axalta is said to set a [...]
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