{"id":29520,"date":"2025-04-11T11:05:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bodyshop.ie\/?p=29520"},"modified":"2025-04-11T11:05:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:05:55","slug":"independent-aftermarket-conference-delivers-key-industry-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodyshop.ie\/index.php\/independent-aftermarket-conference-delivers-key-industry-insights\/29520","title":{"rendered":"Independent Aftermarket Conference delivers key industry insights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The recent Independent Aftermarket Conference, held at the Iveagh Gardens Hotel, Dublin was a resounding success, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders for an insightful and engaging event.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Conference featured a diverse line-up of speakers and a panel of esteemed industry professional who shared their expertise and provided valuable insights into market trends, evolving consumer behaviours, and the ongoing transition to the electric vehicle market relative to the sector.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-73978 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SIMI-pic-for-page-3-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"867\" height=\"603\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Attendees found the event highly beneficial, with members particularly highlighting the value of the discussions and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The Conference received overwhelming positive feedback, reinforcing its role as crucial platform for knowledge-sharing and industry development.<\/p>\n<p>The panel discussion included enlightening contributions from Brian Cooke, Director General, SIMI; Nadai Adan, Founder of Asford Motors; Quentin Le Hetet, Country Director, GiPa UK; Jim Power, Economist; Anne Marie Murtagh, Director MF Auto Services; Matt Cleevely, MD, Cleevely Group; and Alvaro de la Cruz, Head of Communications, FIGIEFA. 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