IBIS@NACE, an exclusive, globally motivated, one-day program aimed at senior managers, industry leaders and influencers from all sides of the collision repair market, will take place on Wednesday, November 2 from 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., in conjunction with NACE. 

The world of collision repair is becoming ever more complex and, in terms of vehicle construction materials, technology and environmental legislation, as well as paint, product and equipment developments, is becoming increasingly international. As a result, individual collision repair markets are increasingly affected by developments around the world and domestic markets are increasingly influenced by international issues.

Reflecting the growing globalization of the industry is IBIS - the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium. Organized by Bodyshop Magazine, IBIS takes place each year in Montreux, Switzerland. First time IBIS attendee, international industry figure and Hall of Eagles inductee David Newton-Ross said of IBIS 2005, "If NACE is a must attend, then IBIS is right up there with it, make no mistake, if you are serious about your industry then put NACE and IBIS on your list of must do/attend items for the future."

IBIS@NACE was introduced to the NACE Conference line-up for the first time last year and is back for 2005 with its intensive program based on some of the key highlights from IBIS in Montreux.