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AkzoNobel champions the expo

As a major sponsor of the Collision Repair Expo, AkzoNobel is preparing an exciting and innovative display of it new and proven products.

Not just S.M.A.R.T but brilliant

Capital S.M.A.R.T's innovative approach to small and medium repairs looks set to fundamentally change the industry.

Fender Bender: Chocolate inspiration for weight loss

Ford engineers have taken inspiration from the Aero chocolate bar to produce stronger, lighter material which will trim kilos of curb weight off.

TAFE’s expo learning curve

The 20th Biennial TAFE Vehicle Body Teachers Conference 2011 will take place at the Collision Repair Expo with the theme “Keeping Ahead of Change”.

Diversification is key to everyone’s business growth

When work began to slow down a year ago, B.Brothers Smash Repairs in Sydney decided to diversify into trailers to increase profits and keep hold of staff, as Sam Street reports.

Feast of a display from SAPE and ACE

Visitors to the huge Sydney Automotive Paints & Equipment (SAPE) stands will enjoy a feast of displays of the latest technological advancements from SAPE and its partners.

News in brief

Geoff Gwilym has been appointed the first chief executive officer of Auto Skills Australia (ASA).

Fender Bender: 250km/h commute

Could this be the commuter transport of the near future?

Lean special guests

With over 30 years’ experience in the collision repair industry with positions ranging from technician to international consultant, Kirk is well placed to comment on Lean production techniques from a real world perspective.

Dean leaves Audatex with parting advice

Industry stalwart Keith Dean has decided its time for both himself and the industry to take a new direction.

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Sparse sales of EVs in UK

Sales of electric cars have slumped so badly in the UK that there are now more charging points than vehicles on the road.


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