3M to open cutting‑edge UK training hub

3M has confirmed plans to establish a 15,250 sq ft Training and Skills Development Centre at MIRA Tech Park in Warwickshire, aiming to strengthen technician training across automotive and industrial sectors
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Slated to open in Q1 2026, this state-of-the-art facility will serve 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket and Abrasive Systems Divisions. It is designed to deliver immersive, hands-on training following 3M’s standard operating procedures (SOPs). Attendees will gain advanced expertise in both collision repair -encompassing body repair, paint preparation, application, and refinishing – and industrial abrasives processes, including metal fabrication, fine surface finishing and automation 3M News Centre.

The new skills centre reflects 3M’s commitment to bridging talent gaps in a rapidly evolving collision repair landscape. Trained technicians can help bodyshops achieve greater productivity, faster turnaround, and improved profitability through reduced errors and enhanced efficiency.

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