Industry Insights acquires Trend Tracker

Industry Insights Ltd has acquired UK vehicle body repair and motor insurance market reporting and analysis organisation Trend Tracker Ltd.

Since 2003, Trend Tracker has produced The Future of the UK Car Body Repair Market report, renowned as the most credible and thorough research for the sector. The acquisition provides the platform for Trend Tracker to now add this success critical analysis across a range of market trends.

Steve Thompson, director of Industry Insights said, “Having worked in conjunction with Trend Tracker since Mark Bull took over the company several years ago, we saw this as a fantastic opportunity to broaden our offering to the vehicle repair and insurance markets.

“Mark saw Industry Insights as the natural home for Trend Tracker to continue its progressive approach to critical analysis for the market, that Trend Tracker has delivered over many years, and we wholeheartedly agreed.”

Supporting the acquisition, claims market specialist and Industry Insights associate director, Paul Sell will have extensive involvement.

Paul said, “Having been a help to Mark [Bull] in the recent production of The Future of the Car Repair Market report, I am excited to now be a part of bringing Trend Tracker into Industry Insights and developing its critical analysis of key market matters.”

Mark Bull, former owner of Trend Tracker and director of Auto Body Projects Ltd said, “During my time leading Trend Tracker’s comprehensive research, I’ve been proud to deliver meaningful industry analysis, from which several businesses have made informed strategic decisions.

“Industry Insights has a wealth of market-focused expertise, experience and knowledge that will develop the Trend Tracker market insight further, adding to the solid foundations thus far. I wish them every success in the future.”

Industry Insights has a number of immediate plans for Trend Tracker for the forthcoming months, including an in-depth report into electric vehicles and how the exponential growth will impact the motor insurance and vehicle repair markets. 

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