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A WORD FROM OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS
RECOGNISING THOSE SHAPING THE INDUSTRY
Axalta Coatings Systems is passionate about supporting the sustainable business practices of our industry, which is why we are staunch advocates and sponsors of the 2018 Axalta Sustainability Award and one of two platinum sponsors of the Paint and Panel Bodyshop Awards 2018. These awards allow us to celebrate the best of the best in the industry, recognising hard work, innovation and strong sustainable business practices that are key steps to future proof our industry and this year’s regional winners exemplify this commitment.
We congratulate the fifteen bodyshops whose entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence has played a pivotal role in the growth of their business and our industry. An industry that continues to face increasing challenges. These awards celebrate those who have achieved remarkable results through the pursuit of consistent improvement and investment in capital and more importantly, people.
The workforce behind each bodyshop, whose incredible contribution towards the success of their company, we celebrate today. Their ambition, focus and competitive resolve drive bodyshops to improve the way they approach their business, continuously finding better ways to create value for their customers, whilst future proofing their business and our industry. These awards acknowledge their accomplishments, where productivity, efficiency and loyalty have become the backbone of their company and what makes it thrive in these uncertain times.
“The 2018 Axalta Sustainability Award and Paint and Panel Bodyshop Awards allow us to celebrate bodyshops that have shown amazing dedication or inspiring innovation and who have had a positive impact on our industry and its future,” said Steven Brett, Managing Director of Axalta Coating Systems. “The regional winners have clearly demonstrated that they run their business in accordance to the highest standards of excellence and sustainability, illustrating that the future of our industry is in great hands.”
PLATINUM SPONSORS ASSOCIATIONS & GROUPS
ANTICIPATING MARKET CHALLENGES
When the new-look awards were launched three years ago, Compass Managing Director James Frape, didn’t hesitate to support the Paint & Panel Bodyshop awards as a major sponsor.
“Compass has been operating since 2002 and over the last 16 years has had the pleasure of focussing on supporting autobody repairers and their customers, to reduce the inconvenience of a motor vehicle accident. Compass are widely regarded as the pioneers of a disruptive industry that has helped over 500,000 consumers be more aware of their rights after an accident. With a net promoter score of 80+ it is easy to understand why consumers and business partners recommend the business to others.
“We are privileged to be involved with the awards and feel we strongly identify with our repairer partners. We’re still a family business at heart, like so many repairers out there. Plus we’re a business that knows a great deal about operating in a sometimes hostile and difficult marketplace.
“That’s why we get so much satisfaction from sponsoring these awards and recognising the outstanding businesses who not only navigate choppy business waters but create an efficient, tight ship that that sails through whatever the conditions,” Frape said.
“These awards have been developing each year to include as many of the aspects of the industry as possible. They recognise so many diverse bodyshops that nevertheless have a number of characteristics in common.
“All of the winners continually adapt to or anticipate marketplace challenges, they value the team that works for them, they are constantly experimenting with ways to be more efficient, invest in training and they are all dedicated to customer satisfaction.
“To be recognised and respected as one of the premier professionals in the industry is an outstanding achievement, congratulations to all the winners.”
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
The awards would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, especially Compass and Axalta Coating Systems.
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