If you want to get some idea of the future of the refinishing industry, then two forthcoming European events may well be of interest.

PaintExpo takes place at the Exhibition Centre Karlsruhe, Germany, from April 17 to 20th. This will provide a showcase for paintmakers to present their latest ideas and innovations, many of which will filter down to the accident repair business over the coming years. You can get more info at www.paintexpo.de.

Meanwhile the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium, IBIS 2011, takes place at the Hotel Arts Barcelona in Spain on 16-18th May 2011. This year’s theme is 20/20 Vision and is designed to provide informed insights into the issues that will be driving the accident repair market in the future. For more information visit www.ibisworldwide.com.