Bodyshop Magazine

ChromaManager training course
2020-09-30 | 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.

Insurance Innovators: Innovating for the the 'next normal' (part 2)
2020-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar
What can you do to seize the upside of the global disruption and capitalise on the widespread digital acceleration that has taken place across the insurance industry? This live webinar hopes to discover what the future holds for insurance.

Cromax colour matching training course
2020-10-05 - 2020-10-06 | Access Training Hertfordshire, Unit 2 Tewin Ct, Tewin Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1AU
This two-day practical course shows refinishers how to match, to formulate, to mix and to apply solid, metallic and pearlescent colours. Participants use various colour tools and are shown how to use ColorNet Pro, the Cromax colour retrieval and productivity management system, as well as to set up their own personal database on the system.

POSTPONED: Fleet & Mobility Live
2020-10-06 - 2020-10-07 | Birmingham NEC Arena, United Kingdom
The UK’s leading event for the fleet management community has been postponed because of the coronavirus and will now take place as an online event on 17-19 November 2020.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme – UK-EU Negotiations
2020-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
With less than three months until the UK leaves the transition period with the EU, this webinar from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will explore progress in EU-UK trade negotiations. SMMT, in conversation with EY, will cover the key issues in the negotiations, hurdles to overcome, what’s in store for the final few months of 2020 and how this all impacts automotive. There will be an opportunity for all participants to put their questions to the presenters.

Insurance Innovators: Supercharging data strategy (webinar)
2020-10-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
In this live Insurance Innovators panel discussion, delegates will hear from four senior industry experts as they take a practical look at how insurers can supercharge their data management strategy to secure ROI and ultimately drive long-lasting competitive advantage. From industrialising analytics and capitalising on alternative data sources, to securing internal buy-in and overcoming the problem of change fatigue, this discussion will provide the tools needed to tackle the data dilemma.

Virtual EV Infrastructure Summit 2020
2020-10-07 - 2020-10-08 | Webinar
The second edition of the EV Infrastructure Summit, now online because of Covid-19, will focus on the opportunities and challenges involved in establishing a UK-wide charging infrastructure. The conference will feature insightful presentations from, and informed debate between, senior experts and government representatives on the key topics involved in the roll-out of EV infrastructure. The programme will also look at the wider implications for the interconnected transportation, infrastructure and energy industries.

IBISConnect: Turkey: from surviving to thriving
2020-10-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This IBIS Worldwide live simulcast will debate the key drivers affecting the global and regional collision repair industry under the theme of hayatta kalmaktan büyümeye doğru – from surviving to thriving.
An expert speaker line-up hand-picked from Turkey, the UK and the US will share experience, ideas and insight in six highly relevant 25-minute sessions that will showcase the opportunities in the current market and the key factors driving 2020/21 actions.

IMI hybrid and electric vehicle: routine maintenance course
2020-10-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Middlesex
All vehicle repair professionals should attend training before attempting to service or repair any hybrid or electric vehicle, given the safety critical procedures that must be adhered to during maintenance. Workshop staff and technicians require a complete awareness of the risks and hazards associated with HEVs and must follow the recommended safety measures required during maintenance. This is essential, not just for the safety of the technician, but any employees or customers who may come into contact with the vehicle whilst in the workshop.
Successful learners will achieve an IMIAL Level 2 Award in Routine Maintenance Activities on Electrically Propelled Vehicles (Ref 600/0526/9).

CCIF 2020 Virtual Experience
2020-10-07 16:00 - 2020-10-08 23:30 | Webinar
This virtual conference from Canada will allow attendees to network (via text, audio or video), participate in the reception and listen to a range of industry speakers presenting in workshops and conferences. Content and interactions will be available in English and French.

CANCELLED: Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo + The Battery Show (Germany)
2020-10-14 09:00 - 2020-10-16 16:00 | Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, Stuttgart, 70629, Germany
Due to the pandemic, these two exhibitions focused on green technology will now be jointly staged in Stuttgart over three days in May 2021. The Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo draws manufacturers, engineers, and purchasers while the Battery Show brings together industry professionals and 350+ suppliers.

ARC360 webinar: Q4 the moment of truth?
2020-10-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar
ARC360’s bi-weekly webinar catch-up on how the collision repair industry is finding its feet in the “new norm”.

Insurance Innovators webinar: Driving value from tech
2020-10-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
You will hear from an expert panel of speakers from AXA, Beazley, Legal & General and SAS as they delve into the obstacles that prevent insurers driving real value from investments. The panel will offer strategic insights and the tools needed to overcome these challenges and ultimately gain competitive advantage.

Cromax Fast Repair training course
2020-10-16 | 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.

CANCELLED: Automechanika Dubai
2020-10-19 09:30 - 2020-10-21 16:30 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Trade Centre 2, United Arab Emirates
The rescheduled 18th edition of Automechanika Dubai has been cancelled again due to the coronavirus pandemic and will now take place 7-9 June 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The organisers say they are committed to delivering another successful exhibition next year.

Automechanika webinar: Insights on insurance relations
2020-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Covid-19 is driving a new low-touch economy, but what exactly is this and how will it change insurance claim processes moving forward? This webinar’s panellists will discuss how the collision repair industry is adapting to the way customers are now shopping for insurance, making a claim, and choosing their collision repair centre in an economy that has reduced close-contact interactions and remote processes.

SMMT Automotive Quality Management Systems Conference
2020-10-20 09:00 - 2020-10-21 16:00 | Mercure Brandon Hall Hotel & Spa, Main Street, Brandon, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 3FW, United Kingdom
The Society of Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Quality Management Division invites automotive senior leaders and quality management professionals to attend its third Automotive Quality Management Systems Conference. This year’s theme and main focus for the first day is: “Leading the way to quality”. Speakers will discuss topics including how to achieve company wide buy-in for placing quality at the centre of the organisation.
The event includes speakers from OEMs, quality certification and accreditation bodies, as well as support organisations and panel discussion and collaborative, practical workshops.

WardsAuto webinar: Automotive plastics and polymer composites
2020-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Jose Chirino will discuss the requirements and opportunities for the automotive industry and its suppliers to rethink the ways that vehicles and their materials are designed, constructed, used, and handled at end-of-life.

CIECAST webinar: Cybersecurity for the collision repair industry
2020-10-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Mike Anderson, owner of Collision Advice, and David Willett, underwriting value creation executive at ProSight Specialty Insurance, will offer an overview of cybersecurity, how it affects the collision repair industry and what can be done to prepare for the future. Anderson will share real-world examples of collision repairers who have first-hand experience dealing with cybersecurity. Willett will talk about current cybersecurity threats, including working remotely, new ransomware tactics and the Internet of Things (IoT). He will also discuss some of the most significant exposure collision repairers have today. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session.

Auto Refinish Summit 2020 (online event)
2020-10-26 16:00 - 2020-10-30 21:00 | Webinar
Global Finishing Solutions will be hosting a virtual Auto Refinish Summit — a chance to learn about the US refinish industry from the comfort of your own home. Included will be a virtual car show, virtual happy hours and product demonstrations.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme – Customs
2020-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Following the publication of the second version of the government’s Border Operating Model, SMMT will be joined by the Border and Protocol Delivery Group, part of the Cabinet Office, to discuss plans for the Great Britain border from 1 January 2021, what businesses can expect when importing and exporting between Great Britain and the EU, and what steps can be taken to prepare. SMMT will also provide the latest insights into the UK-EU negotiations.

TU-Automotive webinar: Transformation starts with evolving vehicle architecture
2020-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
The advances in connectivity, autonomous driving, sharing economy, and electrification are massively disrupting the automotive industry while bringing richer user experiences, more comfortable driving, safer, and more robust driving systems. Truly next-gen vehicles require new architectures that are highly integrated, intelligent, and multi-functional systems with fewer domains, zones, and sub-systems—replacing the legacy approach of using several single-function modules with limited processing capability. This integrated system is designed to be software-driven and able to cross-leverage domains and sub-systems to dramatically improve the driving experience and safety.

IAAF Industry Briefing Bitesize (webinar)
2020-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s final instalment of the year in its Industry Briefing Bitesize series will take place virtually on 29 October, and will welcome Adrian Botham – founder and managing director of Servispart Consulting, who will look at the initial findings of the Aftermarket Growth Study that IAAF members had the opportunity to take part in during September.
IAAF members can register their interest for the event by emailing anns@iaaf.co.uk.

SEMA360 (webinar replacing SEMA Show 2020)
2020-11-02 09:30 - 2020-11-05 16:30 | Webinar
The SEMA360 online marketplace replaces the annual live SEMA Show which has been cancelled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Specialty Equipment Market Association is offering SEMA360 to allow manufacturers and resellers to connect and conduct business in a safe virtual environment.

Virtual event: AAPEX 2020
2020-11-03 09:30 - 2020-11-05 16:30 | Webinar
AAPEX 2020 will not be held as an in-person tradeshow event this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and governmental restrictions on gatherings, businesses, and travel. Instead, AAPEX will provide a virtual/digital experience with many of the show’s same elements presented digitally. Further details to be announced.

SMMT webinar: Business Preparedness Programme – Rules of Origin
2020-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
To support preparedness for the end of the Brexit transition period, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will be joined by one of its consultancy partners to cover tariffs and rules of origin. During this webinar they will walk through the UK’s Global Tariff schedule, which will come into effect from 1 January 2021, and how it differs from the EU’s Common External Tariff, what proving origin is, and the types of documentation companies will need to complete for moving goods between the EU and UK. SMMT will also provide the latest insights into the UK-EU negotiations.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Customer
2020-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode one: Serving the digital customer

Part 1: Convenience and cost-effectiveness – a killer combination.
Part 2: Rebuilding the customer relationship – trust, transparency and loyalty.

SMMT webinar: Covid-19 Automotive Update
2020-11-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ chief executive Mike Hawes and the SMMT policy team provide updates on the new coronavirus lockdown measures announced on 31 October and beginning 5 November. Items covered include which businesses are able to remain open – including the effect on repairers – furlough provisions and any clarifications the SMMT has received from government following questions members have already asked on these topics.

Insurance Innovators Digital Summit: Distribution
2020-11-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Streaming live throughout November, you will be able to hear from 100-plus international speakers, take part in live chats and Q&As, and network with 3,000-plus attendees. Across eight separate days, industry leaders from around the world will come together to debate new ideas, unpack the latest trends, set agendas and build collaborative partnerships in the world of insurance.
Episode two: A new era of distribution

Part 1: The rise of super apps, platforms and ecosystems.
Part 2: Navigating the changing distribution landscape.

Logistics UK: Van Operational Briefing (webinar)
2020-11-06 08:30 - 16:00 | Webinar
The Logistics UK (formerly FTA) Van Operational Briefing (VBO) 2020 is going virtual and will provide operators with the essential information they need to run their fleets safety, efficiently and legally. Using state-of-art online conferencing, exhibition and networking technology to create an engaging, immersive experience, topics will include van security, enforcement and trailer safety, fleet electrification, and recent developments on urban restrictions, such as the latest information on air quality schemes. Logistics UK’s Member Advice Centre team will also be discussing how drivers’ hours and tachographs affect van operations both now, and in the future.
