A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Repairers share insights at IBIS Global Summit in Rhodes, Greece Michael Macaluso was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award for his extensive contributions to the industry. Story by DARRYL SIMMONS The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) held its flagship event, the IBIS Global Summit, in mid-May. This year’s event had the stunning backdrop of […]
Rallying At Rhodes: IBIS Global Summit kicks off in Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes, Greece — While Canada may just be beginning to dip its toes into summer, the annual International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) 2024 Global Summit is making waves and offering attendees both fun in the sun, and a chance to meet with members of the industry for some quality conversations all while under the Grecian columns […]
Playlist of Progress: 3M exec uses country music hits to explain tech adoption for shop owners
Milan, Italy — Technology and how best to use it was a key theme of last week’s IBIS Global Summit in Milan, where 3M’s director of global strategy spoke to the uncanny parallel between collision repair and country music. Adam Wilt shared with a captive IBIS audience his “playlist” for successful tech integration for a […]
A Powerful Pairing: 3M extends IBIS Global Partner status for three more years
Toronto, Ontario — As international leaders in their respective fields, it seems only natural that IBIS and 3M carry on their fruitful partnership, as the latter announced Tuesday that it has extended its status as an IBIS Global Partner for the next three years. This partnership will see the Minnesota-based manufacturer of just about everything […]
Speaking with SATA: Florian Kaiser, CEO, and Joerg Goettling discuss experience at IBIS Global Summit
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — From June 15 through June 17, international delegates of the global collision repair industry were in Monaco for the annual IBIS Global Summit. Spectators were treated to comprehensive presentations on the global state of our industry, networking opportunities and the most picturesque views the French Riviera has to offer. Collision Repair mag […]
Much Ado About Change: IBIS Global Summit session centres on ideas to change the industry
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — One of the repeated topics during last week’s IBIS Global Summit speaker sessions was the industry’s attitudes toward widespread change. A forum on the topic, entitled, “Achieving Collaboration is an ongoing challenge, but what are the opportunities the collision industry has to “Optimise” business results?” was presented on June 16 by Advantage […]
Meetings in Monaco: Michael Macaluso on industry challenges and focus at Driven Brands
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) delegates gathered in Monaco last week–and Collision Repair mag caught all the action. While enjoying the luxury views of the Cote d’Azur, we chatted with Michael Macaluso, group president of Paint, collision and glass for Driven Brands, to hear what the company has been up to and […]
Sun, Speaker Sessions and Good Company: Global Summit wraps up in Monaco
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — The 2022 IBIS Global Summit has wrapped up for another year–but the ideas discussed in Monaco will stay with delegates for months to come. With a theme of Ready, Steady, Grow, many IBIS attendees agreed that the event provided a great environment for brainstorming, networking and sharing ideas on how to improve the global […]
Feeling the Impact: IBIS delegates discuss COVID-19’s influence on industry
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) kicked off its 2022 Global Summit speaker sessions yesterday, treating the audience of collision industry delegates to captivating speakers on the most prevalent topics around the industry. Flavio Battilana, chief strategy officer for CSN Collision Centres, offered some Canadian perspectives on the Global Focus panel, which […]
Going Global: Industry delegates gather for 2022 IBIS Global Summit
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — Collision repair industry delegates from across the world have arrived in Monaco for the 2022 International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit. The event kicked off Wednesday night on Le Meridien Beach Plaza’s private slice of paradise overlooking the French Riviera. Delegates were treated to welcome drinks, hors d’oeuvres and plenty of […]
