Surventis presents integrated solutions for the future of automotive refinish at Automechanika 2026

At Automechanika 2026, Surventis will showcase how the body shop of the future is taking shape today. Through an integrated ecosystem of coatings, digital solutions, consultancy and innovation, the company will demonstrate how body shops can improve performance while preparing for the next generation of repair processes. Under the theme “Driven by Speed. Defined by Results.”, visitors will experience how these solutions translate into tangible business outcomes – from faster processes and improved operational efficiency to greater sustainability and long-term competitiveness.

“Our industry is moving beyond products towards connected business ecosystems. At Surventis, we believe the future belongs to body shops that can combine technology, digitalization and expertise into a seamless operation. Automechanika provides the perfect opportunity to share this vision and demonstrate how we are helping customers succeed in a rapidly changing market,” said Steve Arndt, Executive Vice President Refinish Coatings, Surventis.

Automechanika also marks an important milestone as Surventis showcases its new identity to the industry at a major trade fair for the first time. While trusted brands such as Glasurit®, R-M® and Refinity® remain at the heart of the refinish business, Surventis unites the expertise of all its businesses under one identity. The goal: to inspire customers to go further.

The future of the body shop 

At the center of Surventis' presence at Automechanika is a clear belief: the future of automotive refinish will not be defined by individual products alone, but by how technologies, processes and expertise work together across the entire repair journey. Surventis therefore focuses on creating integrated solutions that help body shops improve productivity, profitability and sustainability simultaneously. One example of this integrated approach is Refinity, Surventis' digital ecosystem connecting data, processes and technologies across the repair journey.

The latest developments within the Refinity ecosystem demonstrate how digital solutions, data and new technologies are becoming increasingly integrated across the repair process. As information from different process steps becomes more closely connected, body shops gain a more comprehensive view of their operations and can base decisions on increasingly consistent and reliable data. Selected new digital capabilities will be introduced at Automechanika, with initial availability for Surventis customers.

Visitors will also gain insight into emerging automation concepts, illustrating how digital technologies, process expertise and automation can complement one another as repair workflows continue to evolve.