Event Expands to the Midwest
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Education and preparation are often thought of as the keys to success.
If you want to be the best, you have to work hard and continue to
perfect your craft. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading
global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, is offering an
opportunity to do just that with the launch of Mike & Friends. The auto
body repair seminar will take place in Chicago, Illinois on June 17 and
18. Mike & Friends is part of a series designed by automotive industry
expert Mike Anderson, President of Collision Advice. The inaugural
meeting was held last year in Atlanta, Georgia. The event promises to be
an engaging experience that will provide attendees with the opportunity
to learn from industry experts.
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Mike Anderson (Photo: Axalta)
Anderson, Ray Chew of CCC Information Services, Inc. and other guests
will speak on a variety of topics including: positioning yourself in the
collision repair industry, the latest trends in collision repair, the
use of data to improve performance and new ways to incorporate
technology into the workplace. Mike Jones, President of Discover
Leadership, will also offer a leadership and motivational training
session.
“As the owner of Collision Advice, I am truly appreciative of the
partnership and relationship that I have with Axalta as we travel around
the USA and share a message of encouragement with collision repairers on
how to THRIVE and not just SURVIVE,” said Anderson. “These are exciting
times in the collision repair industry. We look forward to sharing with
shops how OEM certifications and understanding data are key to their
ability to achieve and maintain success.”
Mike & Friends will take place at the Crown Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel &
Conference Center on Friday, June 17, from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and on
Saturday, June 18, from 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. If you are interested in
registering for the event, please contact your Axalta representative,
distributor or email RPM-Admin@axaltacs.com.
Mike & Friends is part of Axalta’s customer outreach program. Additional
opportunities include business management systems, training center
education, on-demand internet courses and more.
About Axalta Coating Systems – Celebrating 150 Years in the Coatings
Industry
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the
materials we coat to last longer. With 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the approximately 12,800 people of Axalta continue to
find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130 countries
better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and
technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com
and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.

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