Key takeaways include trifecta of thought leadership, networking and
awards
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Nearly 200 of Axalta’s collision repair customers from states across the
U.S. gathered together to learn from subject matter experts on a variety
of industry topics including hiring, technology and performance on May
19-21 in Chicago, Illinois. Automotive expert Mike Anderson – Owner of
CollisionAdvice, led the combined Business Council symposium and
presented on “auditing with technology.”
This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160526005716/en/
First row: Troy Weaver-Axalta, Mike Anderson-CollisionAdvice, Steve Kendrick-Kendrick Paint & Body, Charel Lock-Five Star Collision of Stone Mountain, Lisa Luke-Axalta Back row: Greg Lobsiger-Loren’s Body Shop, Jimmy Lefler-Lefler Collision & Glass, Matt Dewalt-Scott’s Collision Center, Tracy Bryant-Kendrick Paint & Body (Photo: Axalta)
Axalta’s Business Councils seeks to promote an environment where owners
and managers can share in open dialogue with other professionals,
develop their management and leadership skills and improve their quality
of work.
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) executives also attended the event and presented the
following CollisionAdvice awards to five Axalta customers: Best in
Class – Accuracy went to Five Star Collision of Stone Mountain in
Snellville, Georgia; Best in Class – Service (Tie) Kendrick
Paint & Body Shop in Martinez, Georgia and Scott’s Collision Center,
Inc. in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania; Best in Class – Speed
went to Loren’s Body Shop Inc. in Bluffton, Indiana; and Best in
Class – Paint Materials Management was awarded to Lefler
Collision & Glass – Evansville North in Evansville, Indiana.
“I’m thrilled that my business received the Best In Class – Accuracy
award,” said Charel Lock of Five Star Collision based in Snellville,
Georgia. “The Council’s current focus on service, speed and accuracy is
very important and helpful to our business. Undoubtedly, our
participation has been invaluable.”
“Our Business Councils provide an open and honest platform that bring
non-competing customers together to learn valuable information, share
best practices, network and ultimately improve the way they do
business,” said Troy Weaver, Axalta Business Director. “We make
formidable products, but our success is directly tied to the success of
our customers. We see it as our responsibility to offer platforms like
the Business Councils that can help our customers thrive. ”
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.
View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160526005716/en/
Source: Axalta Coating Systems