Bodyshop Magazine

Volvo product technology course
2020-07-22, 2020-09-07 | Volvo Training & Development Centre, Prospect Way, Daventry NN11 8QN
Due to a continued overwhelming response Volvo Cars UK have made available further dates for their product and technology update course. It provides delegates with the latest information on Volvo’s range of cars.
Over six hundred delegates from across the industry have already attended the session to date. It is aimed at vehicle damage assessors, engineers from insurance companies, accident management companies, engineers, fleet providers, training colleges, non-approved bodyshops and general industry personnel.
Email Elena Worthington at: elena.worthington@volvocars.com to book the course.

Webinar: Which three factors will drive competitive battery production in the UK?
2020-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
A free webinar on the practical steps and collaboration needed to drive competitive H/EV battery production in the UK, with guest speakers from Britishvolt, Tata Motors, WMG and EV Outlook.

Webinar: Roads policing review - a call for evidence
2020-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
On 13 July the UK government published a call for evidence on the future of roads policing. It seeks information on fundamental questions about current and future policing arrangements and road safety.
This webinar will be hosted by David Davies, PACTS executive director, with the following panel members:
• Teresa Ciano, partnership manager, GoSafe Wales
• Simon Hill, roads policing lead, Metropolitan Police Federation
• Richard Owen, operations director, Agilysis
• Frank Norbury, research and policy officer, PACTS

IBISConnect Africa 2020 simulcast
2020-07-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Simulcast
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium will host IBISConnect Africa 2020 – a live, interactive, online event to be broadcast between 10:00 and 14:05 South Africa standard time (09:00-13:05 BST) on Thursday, 23 July. IBIS has embraced the opportunities of the new and burgeoning digital era to develop a series of presentations, debates, interviews and Q&A.
On the IBISConnect Africa agenda will be topics such as how the African market can learn from the new UK salvage code of practice, why it’s important for Africa to adopt a low energy technology and sustainability policy, as well as a comprehensive overview of the South African collision repair market and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Visit IBIS Worldwide’s IBISConnect Africa web page for more details.

Cromax Fast Repair training course
2020-07-24 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This one-day course covers SMART repair techniques. Fast Repair requires a particular approach and methodology that are different to conventional repairs. Participants are shown how to achieve successful Fast Repair results using products from the Cromax Ultra Performance Energy system. They are instructed in the use of the correct tools, surface preparation and in application techniques on exterior metal and plastic substrates. The course also provides guidance on marketing this service to bodyshop customers.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

CIECAST webinar: CIECA 2020R1 standards release
2020-07-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar
Andy Bober will be discussing CIECA’s 2020R1 standards release, including its new automated build process created for the publication of the CIECA standards. Bober is a software engineer at Entegral and has more than 20 years of experience in information technology.

ARC360 webinar 20
2020-07-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar
Insight from across the motor claims supply chain, exploring the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on collision repair and the wider automotive industry. Wednesdays @ 13:30.
This week:

Phil Blowers, commercial director, Indasa Abrasives (UK) Ltd
Peter Cox, european motor claims procurement manager, QBE
Dave Sargeant, managing director, Gemini Accident Repair Centres and chairman of AutoRaise

SMMT webinar 16: Covid-19 effects on the automotive sector
2020-07-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Join the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders for its 16th webinar in the series on the effects of the Covid-19 crisis on the automotive sector. SMMT CEO Mike Hawes will be joined by Ian Henry of AutoAnalysis and SMMT senior economist Matt Croucher.

Bodyshop Business webinar: Attracting and servicing customers 100% digitally
2020-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
During this free webiinar from Bodyshop Business, you’ll hear how your bodyshop can manage its customer journeys digitally – from initial search to final sale. The opportunity to attract and service customers digitally won’t go away once the pandemic has passed – it’s a trend that will continue to accelerate in the future. Taking the time to learn these skills now will help your business indefinitely.

ChromaManager training course
2020-07-31 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This one-day course covers the use of all Cromax colour tools through a combination of theory and practice. Participants will take a reading using the ChromaVision Pro Mini spectrophotometer, develop the corresponding formulation, mix the colour, spray the paint and check the results.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

TU-Automotive webinar: The future of infotainment
2020-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
This webinar from TU-Automotive Detroit, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles, WardsAuto Interiors and UX Conference will feature representatives from 3Vision, Sony Pictures Entertainment, YouTube and Volkswagen Group of America and will debate the future of infotainment in cars.

Cromax matt and tinted clearcoat finishes training course
2020-08-10 - 2020-08-11 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This two-day course shows participants how to accurately match new clearcoat trends from many automotive manufacturers. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, participants will be taught how to identify and to apply a matt or tinted clearcoat. Participants are shown how to use different colour matching tools such as the ChromaVision spectrophotometer, Fan Deck and test panels. The trainer will share useful tips and advice to minimise costly reworks and to deliver increased productivity.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme – Customs
2020-08-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar
For the first in its series of Brexit webinars to support members preparedness for the end of the transition period, SMMT will be joined by the Institute of Export and International Trade which will provide details on the government’s Border Operating Model, what the changes will be for moving goods between Great Britain and the EU and what companies can do now to prepare for 1 January 2021. SMMT will also provide the latest insights into the UK-EU negotiations.

CIECAST webinar: the importance of OEM certifications
2020-08-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar
Connor Smith, senior manager of OEM for CARSTAR, will present during the next CIECAST webinar when he will discuss the importance of OEM guidelines in an environment of frequent vehicle advancement. He will also share how the steps to review guidelines can be added to the repair process, where information can be accessed and how to make it a priority for teams. Following the presentation, there will be a Q & A session.
All industry segments, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend.

Reuters webinar: Connected Claims Europe Virtual
2020-08-18 09:00 - 2020-08-19 13:30
A line-up of the most senior insurance executives and thought leaders who will share their insights into how insurers can transform and grow in an age of disruption. Speakers include:

Ian Thompson, group chief claims officer, Zurich
Mario Ricco, global head of claims, Generali
Désirée Metraux, CEO, OCC
Lorenzo Morganti, big data/AI senior project lead, AXA
Martin Kroos, head of claims, Achmea

Webinar event: TU-Automotive Detroit 2020
2020-08-18 10:00 - 2020-08-20 16:30 | Webinar
The virtual edition of TU-Automotive Detroit, ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles, WardsAuto Interiors Conference and WardsAuto UX Conference will take place over three days from 18 to 20 August, when it aims to deliver the same high-quality content including world-renowned keynotes, conference tracks, workshops, round tables and working groups its face-to-face events are known for.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme – Immigration
2020-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
SMMT will be joined by the Home Office who will remind participants of the governments EU Settlement Scheme in light of Brexit and what companies can do to support the EU nationals in their workforce to apply. In addition the Home Office will provide insight into the UK’s new Points Based Immigration System which will come into force on 1 January 2021, how it differs from the current immigration system and what companies should do ahead of looking to recruit from outside of the UK.

CANCELLED: Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
2020-08-20 09:00 - 2020-08-22 17:00 | Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Ho Chi Minh City, District 7, Viet Nam
The 4th edition of Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City, which was first postponed from 5-7 March because of coronavirus, has been cancelled by organisers Messe Frankfurt due to international flight restrictions relating to the pandemic. The event will now take place from 30 June to 2 July 2021.

Advanced Cromax Basecoat training course
2020-08-24 - 2020-08-25 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This two-day course covers Cromax Basecoat – everything from colour mixing to application and blending techniques. Participants leave this course with the ability to cope with even the most difficult colours and finishes.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

Cromax Basecoat tri-coat application training course
2020-09-01 - 2020-09-02 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This is a specialist two-day course that provides participants with comprehensive skills for the preparation and application of Cromax three-stage finishes. It covers best practice methodology for efficient, accurate repairs of these increasingly popular OEM finishes. The first day focuses surface preparation, identification of the correct colour and finish, and use of the right products. On the second day, participants work on blending techniques.
Training courses can be booked through the Cromax webshop at www.cromastore.co.uk.

Charged EVs Virtual Conference
2020-09-01 13:00 - 2020-09-03 22:00 | Webinar
A free three-day virtual conference on electric vehicle engineering, featuring live webinar sessions, on-demand videos, whitepapers and interactive Q&As. Sessions include motor design and manufacture, advancements in high voltage cable design, flame-resistant coatings for EV battery packs, other technical sessions and product demos.

CANCELLED: IARC 2020 (Switzerland)
2020-09-02 09:00 - 2020-09-04 17:00 | Intercontinental Geneva, 7-9 Chemin du Petit-Saconnex, Genève, 1211, Switzerland
The International Automobile Recycling Congress, the platform for the latest developments and challenges in automobile recycling, brings together more than 250 decision-makers in the ELV recycling chain such as car manufacturers, metal and plastic scrap traders, recyclers, shredder operators and policy-makers.

ARC360: back to normality?
2020-09-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar
ARC360’s webinar series on how the collision repair industry is finding its feet post-lockdown returns as a bi-weekly event, starting with:

Mike Partridge, paint and body business manager, Volkswagen Group UK
Mike Brockman, CEO, ThingCo
Andrew Walsh, CEO, AW Repair Group

CANCELLED: Automechanika Frankfurt 2020 (Germany)
2020-09-08 08:00 - 2020-09-12 17:00 | Messe Frankfurt, Fairground of Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60327, Germany
Automechanika 2020, the 26th edition of the giant automotive showcase in Frankfurt, has been postponed from 8-12 September 2020 to 14-18 September 2021, will be characterised by new themes and a clearly structured portfolio, split for the first time into 10 product segments featuring body and paint, tyres and wheels, diagnostics and repair, and much more.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme – Regulation
2020-09-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
The third in its series of [Brexit] Business Preparedness Programme webinars, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will cover the most important regulations impacting the automotive industry, what changes can be expected after the end of the transition period and steps that companies should take to prepare.
Speakers:

Lloyd Mulkerrins, policy manager, SMMT
Monika Bomba, environmental manager, SMMT
Matteo Oldoni, technical manager, SMMT
Michelle Gardner, environmental manager, SMMT

Insurance Innovators webinar: Simple and Secure
2020-09-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
This Insurance Innovators webinar looks at how digital identity is the foundation to providing a great customer experience. An expert panel will discuss what practical steps insurers can take to foster simplicity and build trust. It will also explore how traditional insurers are keeping pace with new market entrants when it comes to CX.

IBISConnect Latin America: embracing a world of change
2020-09-10 16:00 - 19:30 | Webinar
The next IBIS Worldwide simulcast in its 2020 series is IBISConnect Latin America, which will provide market insight and the external perspective and practical knowhow to help delegates collaborate more effectively in creating a stronger regional industry.

CANCELLED: CIECA CONNEX 2020 (USA)
2020-09-14 - 2020-09-16 | Hilton Charlotte University Place
CIECA’s 12th annual conference, CONNEX 2020, has been cancelled for this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dates for the 2021 event will be announced as soon as they are confirmed by CIECA.

Webinar: Automotive Dealer Day (Italy)
2020-09-16 07:30 - 2020-09-17 18:00 | Centro Congressi Veronafiere Viale del Lavoro, 8 – 37135 Verona (VR), Italy
The 2020 Automotive Dealer Day will be the 18th edition of the B2B event for the automotive industry which has been billed as an essential meeting hub for all players. This year’s event, which was postponed in May because of the coronavirus pandemic, has now gone digital and will be held over two days in September.
The event is built on three fundamental pillars that allow all participants to live a full experience: updating on new market trends and analysing the consequences they will have on the auto business; find out products and innovative services to improve processes inside their companies; experiencing formal and informal networking occasions to strengthen or expand business relationships.
For more information: info@quintegia.it
