AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace
Coatings Americas (A&AC) will host
the 37th semi-annual gathering of the
Acoat selected North American
Performance Group. The San Diego meeting
will be the first convening of a
user group by A&AC for the specific
purpose of advancing sustainable
business solutions in the collision
repair industry.
“AkzoNobel has assumed a position of
leadership and responsibility in the
area of sustainability as it relates to
collision repair,” noted Mike
Shesterkin, Director of Sustainability
and Business Process Improvement for
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace
Coatings Americas.
“This user
group is a next level step in an effort
to broaden the industry’s involvement
and advancement in the area of
sustainable business practices through
the use of a dedicated group of
businesses which wish to prove that
sustainability and profitability are not
disconnected concepts.”
In addition, attendees will participate
in an extensive offering of classes
designed to promote practices intended
to perpetuate sustainable business
models. The curriculum will address
industry trends, technology and
leadership training.
Featured
keynote speaker for the event will be
Kristen Andress, founder of Kristin
Andress International. She will focus
her comments on one’s ability to take
control of his or her life.
“Acoat selected has a 25 year record in
the advancement of the collision repair
industry,” noted Barry Rinehart, North
American Services Manager for AkzoNobel
Automotive & Aerospace Coatings
Americas. These businesses have raised
awareness, shared knowledge and crafted
solutions to critical industry issues.
Today, sustainable business practices
are rapidly moving from a perceived
need, to an absolute business
requirement.
The cause of making sustainability
real and achievable for the collision
repair industry is a necessity not a
luxury. Achieving this goal is critical
to AkzoNobel.”
For more information visit
www.carrefinishes.com or the company site at www.akzonobelcarrefinish
es.net.
