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Technician finalists announced
- 23/08/2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The finalists for the bodyshop/GT Motive Estimate Technician Awards 2017 have been announced. Those shortlisted following the practical examination at the ITAS Academy in Milton Keynes on Friday 11 August are: Panel Technician Carl Batt, DLG Aldershot William Honour, [...] -
Data under spotlight at be2017
- 17/08/2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Data safeguarding will come under the spotlight at the bodyshop Event – be2017 – during a seminar session with Kevern Thompson, commercial manager, CAPS Consortium. Kevern’s highly rated session from IBIS Ireland in June will provide be2017 delegates with the opportunity to gain a concise insight into data [...] -
bodyshop Awards finalists announced
- 08/08/2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The finalists of the bodyshop Awards 2017 have been decided. The bodyshop Awards are the only truly independent awards in the collision repair industry, with nominations coming in this year from all quarters of the country and all sectors of the industry. This year’s jury, which comprised the leaders of some [...] -
Charity the winner at The Belfry
- 10/07/2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AkzoNobel is celebrating after raising £5,760 for charities Clic Sargent and Cystic Fibrosis after another fabulous RAB Lee Memorial Golf Day at The Belfry Resort. Both charities will receive an equal share of the moneys raised, thanks to £50 donations from 56 golfers, hole sponsorships and the sale of raffle [...] -
IAL makes new appointments
- 05/06/2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
International Applications (IAL) has made two ‘significant’ appointments as the Oxfordshire-based paints, coatings and consumables supplier continues to strengthen its management team. Scott Way joins the business as head of procurement and commercial development and will be responsible for the IAL product [...] -
ECP makes double Ireland acquisition
- 03/04/2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Euro Car Parts, an LKQ company, has acquired the business of Team P R Reilly in Dublin and KarKraft (NI) Ltd in Belfast. Team P R Reilly is a leading, family-owned, car parts, accessories and bodyshop business based out of Dublin whilst Karkraft (NI) Ltd of Belfast is a paint and collision repair supply [...] -
Revive! in rude health
- 24/03/2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Revive! celebrated another year of meteoric growth at its annual conference recently. Since being formed just over a decade ago, it has grown to a network of 58 franchisees with several static workshops and 150 vans. Its franchisees met at the home of English football, St George’s Park in Burton, managing [...] -
Motofix apprenticeship evening hailed huge success
- 22/03/2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
AutoRaise is celebrating another successful Industry Showcase evening after nearly 100 potential apprentices visited the Motofix Group in Yeovil. The purpose of these events is to highlight the potential careers within the industry and provide a valuable industry insight with practical, hands-on experience for [...] -
Apprenticeship evening a triumph at Gemini
- 16/03/2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Gemini Worcester hosted a very successful apprenticeship evening last night when a host of young people from the area between the ages of 13 and 18 were given a valuable insight into the automotive industry. Held in conjunction with the AutoRaise charity, the evening included a short introduction to the sector by [...] -
Motofix apprentice day strikes a chord
- 08/03/2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
More than 80 teenagers attended an apprenticeship evening hosted by The Motofix Group in Yeovil, which aimed to showcase the industry and inspire new talent into the sector. Held in association with AutoRaise, the event saw 82 13-18 year olds visit the Yeovil branch of the independent vehicle accident repair and [...]