Sponsors
IBIS benefits from the support of a group of international Sponsors, without whom it would be difficult to offer the quality event it has become. We are extremely grateful to these visionary supporters.
3M - The Automotive Aftermarket Division
http://www.3mbodyshop.co.uk3M Company & Automotive
Aftermarket Division
3M Center
Building 223-6N-01
St Paul
MN 55144-1000
USA
UK enquiries:
3M United Kingdom PLC
3M Centre
Cain Road
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 8HT
Tel: +44 (0)1344 858000
Website: www.3mbodyshop.co.uk
3M Company
Automotive Aftermarket Division
From its earliest days when it invented the first practical sanding abrasives, 3M™ has pioneered a succession of technologies which today enable the professional repairer to undertake every aspect of refinishing with the complete trust and confidence that is synonymous with 3M brands.
3M is also a global leader in occupational health and safety and provides a full range of products for the protection of operatives from respiratory and hearing hazards.
Today 3M brands such as WetorDry™, Hookit™, Stikit™, Cubitron, Scotch®, Scotch-Brite™, Roloc, Perfect-It™, Body-Shutz and more than a dozen others are trusted by thousands of bodyshops to work faster, last longer and eliminate re-working.
The trade also trusts 3M to pioneer new and effective processes to meet the increasing demands of modern paint systems and repair techniques. Innovations such as award-winning 3M Soft Edge Masking Foam Tape, 3M Trizact™ Fine Finishing Abrasive, the revolutionary 3M Paint Preparation System™ (PPS™) and 2007 'Bodyshop Product of the Year' Ultrafina™ SE Polish endorse 3M's constant drive to introduce productive solutions in every phase of refinishing.
3M's products - a range of over 600 items in all - are available through a nationwide network of independent distributors, and backed by unmatched technical support and advice, productivity and profitability training and occupational health advice.
Audatex
http://www.audatex.com/Global Headquarters
Solera Holdings, Inc
15030 Avenue of Science
Suite 201
San Diego
CA 92128, USA
Tel: (800) 237 4968
Website: www.solerainc.com
UK Headquarters
Audatex (UK) Limited
The Forum
Station Road
Theale
Reading
RG7 4RA
Tel: +44 118 932 35 35
Fax: +44 118 932 34 63
Web: www.audatex.co.uk
Audatex is a world leader in the development and implementation of software and services for the automotive and insurance claims processing industry. As part of the Solera group of companies, Audatex draws on its broad global claims market experience to identify and implement the best-practice processes that drive continuous improvement for its local customers and their trading partners.
Active across six continents, Audatex provides world-class claims solutions that help customers automate their processes; managing millions of claims each year efficiently and effectively. An industry-leading portfolio of solutions and services meets the needs of all parties in the supply chain and covers the complete cycle of first notification of loss, vehicle identification, job evaluation, assessment auditing, parts procurement, cycle time management and claims settlement.
Audatex is backed by world-class resources and extensive IT infrastructure investment. This, together with an intensive programme of ongoing product and data development, enables the company to anticipate market demands, respond swiftly to customer requirements and take a global view of technological developments. For further information visit www.audatex.com.
DuPont Performance Coatings
http://www.dupont.com/DuPont Performance Coatings (UK) Ltd
Wedgwood Way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 4QN
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1438 734000
Fax: +44(0)1438 734730
Email: Anthony.cashel@gbr.dupont.com
Website: www.dupont.com
DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food, building and construction, communications and transportation.
DuPont – one of the first companies to publicly establish environmental goals almost 20 years ago – has broadened its sustainability commitment beyond internal footprint reduction to include market-driven targets for both revenue and research and development investments. The goals are tied directly to business growth, specifically to the development of safer and environmentally improved new products for key global markets.
Our ability to adapt to change and our foundation of unending scientific inquiry has enabled DuPont to become one of the world’s most innovative companies. But, in the face of constant change, innovation and discovery, our core values have remained constant: commitment to safety and health; environmental stewardship; high ethical behaviour; and respect for people.
DuPont Performance Coatings Refinish Systems is one of the world’s leading providers of innovative products, services and “outside the can” business solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the vehicle refinish process. Through our refinish paint brands – DuPont Refinish®, Spies Hecker® and Standox® - we supply high-technology refinish paint materials to bodyshops that satisfy a wide variety of market demands. Furthermore, our strong position within the global market allows us to continuously improve, by researching and designing unique, innovative and value-adding products, as well as to develop superior and more effective management tools for professional bodyshops of all sizes.
Our focus on, and rapid response to the ever changing expectations of the markets has led to many significant changes and exciting innovations over the years. Most recently, the evolution of DuPont Performance Services offers market-leading, technology-based business support options, which reinforce all segments of the market. Whether providing access to accredited, quality-assured bodyshops, or enabling more effective network and contract management, improving the interaction with an existing bodyshop network, DuPont Performance Services can ultimately improve customer retention levels whilst, at the same time, optimising claims management costs. For bodyshops DuPont Performance Services can improve customer perception, identify and recommend solutions for business and process weaknesses. Either directly, or in conjunction with our preferred business technology partner, Gates Business Solutions, DuPont is already working to these objectives in support of insurance companies, vehicle manufacturers, fleet management companies and many others.
As the needs of each participant within the supply-chain intensify, no-one offers more in terms of innovation, profitable growth and sustainable business results than DuPont.
EMM
http://www.emm-automotive.comEMM International BV
Marsweg 59
8013 PE Zwolle
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)38 467 66 00
Fax: +31 (0)38 467 66 99
EMM offers an extensive range of non-paint products for the professional body repair industry. These products are manufactured and distributed under the well-known brand names Colad, Hamach, Ronin Tools, Tander and CWN. Via these brands, EMM is able to offer the user a broad product portfolio with high-quality products, varying from innovative disposable products and strong machineries to professional hand tools, chemical based products and the complete set-up of the painting area.
The quality products are developed in close cooperation with specialists in car body repair shops. As a result, the products demonstrate many unique, versatile and user friendly features that have proven to be highly valued by customers and end users.
However, EMM believes that innovation never stops. Therefore, it dedicates major focus towards constantly improving and renewing its product line-up to meet the highest standards. EMM also incorporates new, but reliable technologies that supports the end user in increasing both effectiveness and efficiency when working.
The head office of EMM is seated in Zwolle, the Netherlands. Through an extensive international network of importers and distributors, the products are applied by professional body shops in more than 120 countries worldwide. Additionally, EMM has affiliates in Germany, Belgium, Poland, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Brazil. This assures that global developments are translated into effective local approaches.
EMM is ready for the future as a professional one-stop supplier for all non-paint solutions.
Morelli Group Ltd
http://www.morelli.co.ukUnit 2 Baird Road
Enfield
Middlesex
EN1 1SJ
T: 020 8351 5171
F: 020 8351 5172
E: enquiries@morelli.co.uk
W: www.morelli.co.uk
The Morelli Group have been suppliers to the professional automotive repairer since 1957 and are today the largest independent automotive distributor in the UK operating from a network of strategically located branches to provide national coverage on mainland UK.
Originally operating from North London, the Group has, established itself as the largest UK supplier of Glasurit, Spies Hecker, DuPont, St andox, PPG nbsp;and De Beer paint brands and are 3M’s largest independent distributor in the automotive market.
The Morelli Group is family owned, and prides itself on providing the highest standards of distributor services. This is recognised by our consistent success in all industry, recognised awards.
As the automotive refinishing industry continues to become more complex, it requires its distribution partners to deliver more than just the efficient supply of paint and materials. Morelli Group have invested in a fully integrated IT platform to deliver the best in computerised and on-line support services, putting them at the cutting edge of customer service in this highly competitive industry.
The Morelli Group aims to become the Total Supply Solution for our customers, pledging to provide a range of services and profit enhancement solutions that support our customers in meeting the challenges of today and the future.
The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre
http://www.thatcham.orgThe Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre
Colthrop Way
Thatcham
Berks
RG19 4NR
UK
Main switchboard: +44 (0)1635 868855
Main fax: +44 (0)1635 871346
Email: enquiries@thatcham.org
Our Mission
Setting the standards, raising the skills.
Thatcham provide a unique range of products and services to insurance and motor repair industries worldwide. Primarily, we conduct research and produce data of interest to those involved in the efficient, safe and cost effective repair of motor vehicles and the reduction of personal injury and vehicle security claims. To achieve our aims, Thatcham’s research engineers work closely with vehicle manufacturers to influence the design of new vehicles; to improve safety and security and assist with designs which prevent or mitigate damage, whilst improving the ease of repair if an accident occurs.
Our Vision
Globally, vehicles are repaired safely, crash injuries are minimised and vehicle theft is eradicated.
We are best known by motorists for testing vehicle security systems and for our work in testing seats for whiplash prevention. Less well known is the fact that we provide some 70% of the data that insurers use to define a car's insurance grouping. We also test and accredit crash repair parts and vehicle repair technicians. Thatcham have an important role to play in raising the image of the body repair industry and addressing skills shortages. Thatcham's Automotive Academy delivers training courses that are mainly focused on the needs of insurance engineers and repairers, whilst our dedicated apprentice centre, opened in 2005, makes a major contribution to the training of young technicians. Over 7000 delegates a year benefit from our tuition.
Increasingly, our products and services are sought by markets overseas, with Thatcham repair methods available in the United States, Australia, the Far East, South Africa and Europe. We welcome delegates to the Automotive Academy from throughout the world and sends trainers globally to deliver our courses.
With new vehicle technology resulting in increasingly complicated vehicle design, the need for defined repair processes is vital. Thatcham have been instrumental in the development and implementation of a Vehicle Body Repair Standard, which has resulted in UK bodyshops achieving accreditation to a set standard which is independently audited. This standard is now being studied by other countries that recognise the importance of such standards.
A founder member of the international Research Council for Automobile Repairs (RCAR), Thatcham has also been a member of the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) since 2004. Euro NCAP has an unrivalled reputation as one of the world's leading organisations which is driving forward vehicle safety, whilst offering invaluable advice and test results direct to consumers.
Our Values
Passion-Integrity-Innovation-Accountability
The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, or Thatcham as we are widely known was established in 1969 by British Insurers. The Centre is independently operated with a Board of Directors drawn from more than 30 insurer members who fund our work.
Thatcham is a not-for-profit organisation. Our main aim is to convert our research into practical solutions targeted at containing or reducing the cost of motor insurance claims, whilst maintaining safety and quality standards, and a strong independent aftermarket.
Employing over 160 members of staff, the Centre is well equipped with a range of collision repair equipment which is used for both research and training purposes. The Centre also has a vehicle impact testing laboratory and a sled facility for non-destructive testing. In 2004, Thatcham achieved ISO9001:2000 accreditation - recognition of our commitment to maintaining and improving quality.
