Dana and Surventis Highlight Diversity and Digital Innovation at 2026 Automotive Aftermarket Events

Dana reinforced its commitment to diversity at the Oficina Brasil Conecta 2026 trade show in São Paulo, Brazil, from July 24‑26. The company sponsored the Lounge AMMA, a networking space for women in the automotive repair sector, hosting hundreds of visitors and panels on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to mental‑health and female leadership. Dana’s trade‑marketing manager Fabio Murta said the partnership underscores the firm’s purpose of building an inclusive aftermarket future.

At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, German‑based Surventis introduced its Refinity digital ecosystem, an integrated platform linking data, processes and technologies for body‑shop repainting. Vice‑president Steve Arndt explained that the solution aims to boost workshop productivity, profitability and sustainability by providing real‑time analytics and automation tools. The presentation also marked the debut of Surventis’s new corporate identity, uniting the Glasurit, R‑M and Refinity brands under one umbrella.