With just under three months to go until Automechanika Birmingham 2025 returns to the NEC Birmingham for its latest event, set to be bigger and better than ever! The trade show has unveiled its exciting line-up of key speakers and features for 2025.
This year sees another jam-packed schedule of talks and panel discussions across its hubs, this includes Body Repair Live, sponsored by Solera and in association with Bodyshop magazine, which offers visitors practical demonstrations and puts the spotlight on the latest innovations, technologies and techniques in body repair processes. This year will see Faye Tindall, INDASA Abrasives UK, Phil Peace of Repairify and Jason Scharton from 3M take to the stage to discuss topics such as corrosion protection, OEM standard repairs, structural integrity and safety, customer loyalty and growth, plus regulation and legislation.
The Paint & Spray Live stage sponsored by Masterflo UK and hosted by Wayne Beardmore of Damage Undone fame, plays host to expert demonstrations and the latest tools and developments for automotive refinishing within a fully operational spray booth. The live demonstrations will present the latest products, techniques and solutions designed to improve performance for technicians, while enhancing sustainability and profitability for business owners. Speakers at Paint & Spray Live include Stewart Lane from PPG, Matt Stevens of SATA, Mark Andrews from Axalta and Jason Drage of U-Pol, plus Dan Lawton, INDASA Abrasives, Paul Heale, INDASA Abrasives and Craig Bourke, Walcom Walmec UK LTD.
As the education partner and co-curator of the programme, The UK Detailing Academy (UKDA) invites show attendees to visit the Vehicle Detailing Live hub for practical demonstrations and to discuss the sector’s challenges and opportunities. Brands involved in the Vehicle Detailing Live feature includes Gliptone, Meguair’s, IDA (International Detailing Association), PVD (Professional Valeters & Detailers) and Lake Country.
Taking place from 3rd – 5th June 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, Automechanika Birmingham is the ultimate destination for bodyshop and detailing professionals.
With over 50 product launches, exclusive deals and giveaways, bodyshop and detailing professionals visiting this must-attend event can kickstart the day with the VIP treatment with free parking and breakfast.
Showgoers can explore cutting-edge equipment, the newest technologies, and expert insights from more than 550+ leading exhibitors from over 25 countries including returning exhibitor 3M, plus, A1 ADAS, first-time exhibitor Car-O-Liner, as well as Core Diagnostics, FLP Group, Gliptone, Indasa, KAPCI Coatings, Karcher, LKQ Euro Car Parts, PPG, Pro XL, Repairify, Sagola, SATA and Walcom, all showcasing their latest – and greatest – products, technology and advice.
Joanne Knowles, Event Director at Automechanika Birmingham, commented:
Our speaker line-up is the most comprehensive yet, with training and advice on all areas affecting automotive businesses. The talks and hubs will offer something for everybody with a view to continuing to drive standards forward in the motor trade.
You can register for a free ticket to Automechanika Birmingham 2025 here.
