At 3M, the art and science of automotive collision repair is a crucial part of our long standing connection to our customers. for decades we have crafted abrasives, adhesives and coatings to solve the latest auto body repair demands. These include our groundbreaking 3M™ Cubitron™ II and Trizact™ abrasives, 3M™ Platinum Body Fillers and our premium Perfect-It™ compounds, polishes and pads. Our 3M™ Performance Spray Gun, together with our 3M™ PPS™ paint coating application. Every product, every solution, is backed by our expert technical team to guide you and your body shop every step of the way. 3M. Your trusted partner for Collision Repair.

The team at ABE have over 100 years of combined experience in the collision repair industry, from panel beating & painting, to sales & training. Our friendly support team, through hard work, training and dedication are carefully chosen, fully focused and committed to supply and deliver the best available for the industry today.
From your first inquiry all the way through installation and servicing, ABE is there every step of the way to ensure confidence in the product. We are the approved EMD (European Motor Distributors) trainers in New Zealand. We are great supporters of I-Car training, and are a member of the CRA (Collision Repair Association)

All thermoFlo booths are designed in New Zealand and Australia to meet & exceed the AUS/NZS 4114 spray booth standard and come fully loaded with elite electrical componentry, spray control safety devices, lighting fixtures, gas or diesel burners, intake & exhaust air flow controls & noise reduction features (hand picked from Japanese, European & the American suppliers) unique to Panda booths.

Carclips is the most comprehensive source of specialist fasteners for the Automotive industry. We are known for our large range, holding over 1500 different parts in stock, with over 250000 fasteners available for immediate dispatch

The Clip station system includes;
48 drawer metal cabinet, tough enough to stand up to the daily abuse of a commercial workshop
25 each of our 92 most popular clips and bolts.
10 each of our 4 most popular automotive bulbs
Clearly labeled drawers with images to make easy to find the part required
QR codes on each drawer link directly to the the product page on the website, making it fast and easy to reorder
The new Carclips app makes it super easy to reorder, simply by scanning the barcode on the drawer
Ask us about our cost recovery system for insurance providers, allowing individual invoices for the exact quantity of clips used on each vehicle

Bennett Machine Tools is the distributor of premium collision repair equipment sourced from industry leading companies worldwide.

As a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality abrasives with 150 years of expertise and unrivaled innovation, we can offer a comprehensive range of Automotive sanding products that combine to give you an end-to-end system solution for Auto Refinish, an optimised process and a perfect surface finish.

iBodyshop NZ Ltd - Provides cloud based workshop management software that offers valuable business insights, right at your finger tips. Anywhere, anytime.
Workshop success starts here - iBodyshop

I-CAR New Zealand, founded in 1987, is a registered charity and a not-for-profit training organisation dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of the consumer.

We (ICNZ with participating members IAG, AA Insurance, Suncorp, FMG and Tower) would like to invite COGO to the conference to demonstrate their carbon accounting App they have, raise awareness and drive engagement to help support the upcoming regulatory Scope 3 emission reporting requirements.

Industrial Air Systems is a prominent supplier and importer of air compressors, dryers, filtration, and gas generation systems. Our New Zealand operations represent a brand, namely Pneutech, headquartered in Chicago, USA. Specifically catering to the collision repair industry, we provide compressors ranging from 10 HP to 150 HP, including those for truck and trailer collision repair. Additionally, our services encompass maintenance for all compressor makes, along with comprehensive air audits that include leak detection and air quality analysis. Feel free to reach out for any further assistance!

The Motor Trade Association (“MTA”) is one of the largest industry bodies within the New Zealand automotive industry with over 4000 sector professionals proudly displaying the Bright Blue Badge. In an exciting development, the CRA and MTA have joined forces. Two distinct associations both over 100 years old, are now focused on achieving more for our members and the NZ public by working and speaking as one.

Nistech E&E is committed to promoting and producing professional vehicle diagnostic, ADAS calibration, and DIY tools, as well as tyre equipment, inspection and maintenance equipment, lifts, etc. We are also committed to research, providing customers with automotive testing-related software design, maintenance updates, and after-sales support services. Our spirit of professionalism and innovation has made Nistech E&E a leader in auto diagnostic tools. In 2024, Nistech adjusted its strategy to become a core enterprise in Oceania for vehicle diagnostic equipment.

Panel Quote is advanced estimating and shop management software built specifically for the Panel Repair and Paint Refinishing Industry here in New Zealand.

It has a massive suite of advanced tools to save you time and help you manage, streamline and generate profit from your business.

Panel Quote is the only package designed specifically for New Zealand and is currently the most widely used with around 50% of New Zealand Panel Repair and Paint Refinishing businesses using Panel Quote.

The PartsTrader mission is to create and maintain a vibrant and deep marketplace between repairers and suppliers in the automotive parts sector in New Zealand. The PartsTrader market place works by presenting all part options to a repairer in a cost effective and transparent process, without any preference for part type or vendor.
PartsTrader believes that through this process repairers are able to make procurement decisions in the best interests of their customers and suppliers are able to access the broadest possible marketplace at the lowest cost.

No matter what your vehicle goals are, PPG can recommend the best coatings technology for any situation. We offer one of the industry’s widest selections of product technologies, from waterborne and solventborne primer, basecoats, clearcoats, powder primers and scratch resistant ceramic clearcoats.

3D/PureWax Car Care Products are the leaders in the highest quality Car Care Products for the Panel, Paint, Detailing and Automotive Industries.

We plan to showcase our range of Panel & Paint products.

At Quantum Mechanics limited we Supply, Train and support a wide range of high-end technical automotive equipment and services to the transport industry,
We are distributers for Genuine diagnostic equipment since 2009. Aircraft Engineer TRADE Certified ( NZTCAE )+ 30 years Automotive Industry experience, Automotive Engineer.

RA Johnstone has been a supplier to the panel and paint industry since 1947 as an importer and distributor of consumable products, tools and equipment. We will be showcasing innovative ways to increase productivity and reduce costs in your business.

REPCO Equipment, we provide equipment for workshops, collision repair, panel & paint shops. dealerships and general w/shop. Hoist, Diagnostics tools, Air conditioning service, ADAS, Tyre changers and Balancers, Wheel alignment systems and general hand and power tools, and full workshop solutions.

Resene Automotive & Light Industrial are part of the Resene Group – a privately owned 3rd Generation NZ business that’s has been in the paint and coatings industry for nearly 80 years.

We are the importer/distributor of several Axalta brands, in collision repair those brands are Standox, Cromax and Syrox.

Resene Automotive have 13 branches nationwide and a key focus on service and training, to ensure our customers get the most from our products, which are some of the most technologically advanced coatings in the industry.

Sika is the global leader in automotive sealing, bonding, protecting, reinforcing and dampening products. 50% of all vehicles worldwide use Sika technology. 25 million cars annually have Sika technology inside. 1 in 4 car windscreens are bonded with Sika. 30 million headlamps, sunroofs and spoilers are bonded with Sika adhesives. If it says Sika on the label, you know you can trust it.

Our brand has been part of New Zealand’s culture since 1875 and now Smith&Smith® is the country’s leading vehicle glass repair and replacement company servicing motorists throughout the country at over 60 locations alongside a team of mobile technicians. At Smith&Smith® our focus has always been on people. Our customers, our team, the communities we live in and our role as part of a global company is central to our being. So, we’re more than a vehicle glass company, we’re a thread in the fabric of society working to solve problems with real care.

Smits Group specializes in importing and distributing leading global brands to the collision repair and refinish industries. Our leading brands include Spies Hecker, with their innovative waterborne technology that increases productivity, reduced carbon footprint with exceptional results. Sagola spray guns, with their ergonomic anti-fatigue design, high flow air caps for faster delivery, lower emissions and product savings. Roberlo bodyfiller, primers, clearcoats and masking films. Lyndar primers, fillers, clearcoats, abrasives and sanding blocks, polishing pads, bumper stands, gloves, paint strainers, masking tape, paper and films. Partner with us via the TradeSaver program for premium products, wholesale savings, loyalty rewards backed with exceptional customer support and training.

Ultra Paints are proud New Zealand owned nationwide service providers to the Refinish industry. Recently partnering with Capricorn and suppliers of Premium brands including 3M and BASF. Glasurit a BASF brand is a global leader in automotive refinishing products and services that offers a wide range of innovative solutions that make it easy for users to achieve first-class results. 3M with almost 100 years of automotive industry experience know the nooks and crannies of auto design, manufacture and repair—helping auto body specialists revolutionize the painting process. The skills and knowledge combined with decades of experience and the best products on the market Ultra Paints can offer solutions for all Automotive refinishing needs.

For over 40 years Wyatt Machine Tools has imported and distributed power tools, collision repair equipment and surface finishing products to trade professionals throughout New Zealand. Wyatt Machine Tools is proudly a New Zealand owned and family operated business. As suppliers to the trade, we pride ourselves on providing quality products, technical expertise and exceptional customer service.