For the second consecutive year,
PPG Automotive Refinish has demonstrated
support of collision industry education
programs through their involvement with the
Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)
hosted Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series
during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
In addition to contributing course content with
a program led by Jim Berkey and Mark Mueller
entitled Load Leveling – The hidden enabler for
shop performance, PPG is the first company ever
to support the program at the prestigious
Doctorate Level, truly marking the company as a
valued ‘partner’ in the education series.
“All of us at PPG are excited about helping
promote education to the collision repair
community with SCRS this fall,” said John
Parran, director, marketing, PPG Automotive
Refinish. “Education is a key part of the
value-added services we deliver to our customer
base, and it is an honor to be a part of the
growing and unique opportunity SCRS has put
together with RDE. Last year we saw great value
for the industry from our involvement, and it
was an easy decision to continue our support in
2011.”
Complimenting the education held each day of
the SEMA Show, PPG will also co-host the much
anticipated Afterburner evening event with SCRS
in the Las Vegas Hilton Sky Villas, immediately
following the headline presentation on
Thursday, November 3rd. This evening function
will deliver an unparalleled opportunity to
take in some of the most amazing sights of the
city from one of the most luxurious suites on
the strip, while networking with other shop
owners and industry representatives from around
the country.
“Education and networking are easily two of the
priorities for shops attending industry events
such as this,” added Domenic Brusco, senior
manager, industry relations, PPG Automotive
Refinish. “We believe that SCRS as an
organization is really connecting with the
collision repair community in their ongoing
efforts, and the events and information they
have put together for the RDE program are great
examples of how in tune they are with their
membership. This is an exciting opportunity for
any shop.”
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have such
enthusiastic support and involvement from a
company like PPG,” added SCRS Chairman Aaron
Clark. “This year, RDE and the Collision Repair
and Refinish section at the SEMA Show have just
grown by leaps and bounds, and it is an honor
to see the support we are receiving from the
industry via their participation. I know that
the education and the evening event are both
going to be huge successes that no one will
want to miss, and both SCRS and PPG have a few
additional special activities in discussion to
make this year’s experience at the SEMA Show an
even more compelling proposition for collision
repairers. All I can say is keep your eyes out
for more information, and make sure to register
for the education classes early!”
For more information on SCRS RDE series visit
www.scrs.com, or to
register visit www.semashow.com.
