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PPG wins prestigious Innovation Award for PPG LINQ digital ecosystem at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that the PPG LINQ™ digital ecosystem has received the prestigious Innovation Award at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, the world’s leading trade fair the automotive aftermarket. The…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 19, 2024

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NBRA (VBRA) TRAINING WEEKS IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2024

NBRA has been busy discussing current training in the sector with its partners and as such the NBRA have accessed discounted training for its members. The industry is still short…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 19, 2024

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MILS weekly advice: Apprenticeship Agreements

“As we are at the start of a new academic year, I am taking on a new apprentice. I’ve always employed apprentices using our standard contract of employment that I…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 13, 2024

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TIDAL – The Independent Distributor Alliance Ltd

Antony BarnesSeptember 11, 2024

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BWS – Basic Welding

Antony BarnesSeptember 9, 2024

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MILS weekly advice: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Once upon a time, ADR, like mediation, was merely an “alternative” to Courts. It was an entirely optional process that gave parties flexibility. ‘Times they are a changing’, as Bob…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 6, 2024

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GEMINI ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES OFFICIALLY LAUNCH MAC TOOLS APPRENTICE ADVANTAGE PROGRAMME

Gemini Accident Repair Centres is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Mac Tools Apprentice Advantage Programme, marking a significant enhancement of our ongoing partnership with Mac Tools for…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 6, 2024

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KENT VEHICLE REPAIR FIRM TARGETS GROWTH WITH ACQUISITION OF HISTORIC DARTFORD BUSINESS

A fast-expanding vehicle accident repair business with two sites in Kent is targeting further growth following the seven-figure acquisition of another vehicle repair business in the county. Zeus Accident Repair…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 5, 2024

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A1 MAKES REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS EVEN EASIER WITH LAUNCH OF MEGA BUNDLE

Diagnostic experts create first remote diagnostic bundle for under £1k A1 Remote Diagnostics has announced the launch of its A1 Remote Mega Bundle, the first ever complete package of…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 4, 2024

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STEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP EXPANDS FOOTPRINT WITH ACQUISITION OF RYE STREET GROUP

Steer Automotive Group today announced the strategic acquisition of Rye Street Group, a highly successful and well renowned accident repair business with a strong presence across Hertfordshire and Essex. Rye…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 4, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: The Working Time Regulations 1998

Last week we dealt with some of the limitations placed on businesses who employ Young Workers, i.e. those workers who are over school leaving age (16 by the end of…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 30, 2024

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ACG RELEASE NEW CASE STUDY FEATURING EUROPA CRASH CENTRE

ACG has released its latest case study online featuring Europa Crash Centre. In the new case study, Lewis Barker from Europa Crash Centre talks about how working with ACG has…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 29, 2024

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AKZONOBEL WELCOMES FOUR NEW UK VEHICLE REFINISHES BUSINESSES TO SUSTAINABLE REPAIR NETWORK

Four more major vehicle refinishes businesses, Pennings, Alton Cars, Veetec and Impact are joining AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network, a program launched last year to help customers in the EMEA region…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 29, 2024

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GOVERNMENT LETTER TO NFDA HIGHLIGHTS KEY EV TRANSITION ISSUES

On Tuesday, 20 August, our sister association, the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) received a letter from Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads at the Department for…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 23, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Apprentices and Working Hours

“I am thinking of taking on a school leaver as an Apprentice but I’ve been told that their working hours are limited and they can only work 4 days a…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 23, 2024

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A1 ADAS SOLUTIONS GROUP ANNOUNCED AS BODYSHOP AWARDS AND EXPO PARTNER

ADAS and diagnostic specialist to offer expertise at ‘Collision Intelligence’ Expo A1 ADAS Solutions Group, which is fast becoming the accident repair industry and aftermarket’s go-to partner for ADAS and…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 22, 2024

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RAPID REPAIR NETWORK (RRN) EMBARKS ON JOURNEY TO CARBON NEUTRALITY WITH ECA BUSINESS ENERGY

Rapid Repair Network (RRN) a leader in same day vehicle mobile repair services, is taking a bold step towards environmental responsibility by demonstrating that their services are more environmentally friendly…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 22, 2024

Events Industry News Press Releases

ACG ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS POTTS AS ITS LATEST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

ACG, is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Potts as its latest business development manager, making it the third new appointment to the sales team this year. Chris joins…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 21, 2024

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Antony BarnesAugust 19, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Dismissing an Employee for Criminal Behavior outside of Work

“My employee has been arrested and charged for assaulting a member of the public. It was outside of working hours but I don’t want to keep the employee now I…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 16, 2024

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PPG wins prestigious Innovation Award for PPG LINQ digital ecosystem at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

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GEMINI ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES OFFICIALLY LAUNCH MAC TOOLS APPRENTICE ADVANTAGE PROGRAMME

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ACG RELEASE NEW CASE STUDY FEATURING EUROPA CRASH CENTRE

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A1 ADAS SOLUTIONS GROUP ANNOUNCED AS BODYSHOP AWARDS AND EXPO PARTNER

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ACG ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS POTTS AS ITS LATEST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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