AkzoNobel Opens Registration for Acoat Winter Conference

Jan. 25, 2016

Jan. 25, 2016—AzkoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes will host the 45th semi-annual gathering of the Acoat selected North American Performance Groups. The meeting will be held Feb. 24-25 at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Attendees will participate in classes designed to stimulate thinking, enhance personal and professional growth and promote practices intended to perpetuate sustainable business models. The curriculum will address industry trends, technology and leadership training.

Topics will include:

  • Paint by the Numbers
  • The Keys to Maximum Achievement
  • Become a Better You
  • Winning Conversations
  • Become a Process Thinker

“Acoat selected has more than a 25 year record of success within the North American collision repair industry,” said Dave Recknagel, commercial/customer services manager–North America for AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business.  “The Acoat selected program was a forerunner for many of the programs of its type that we see in the industry today.  This conference as well all of our programs and events offer content that is practical, relevant and creates business environments that enable distributors and collision repair centers to grow and prosper.”

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