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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS
PAINT&PANEL SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2019 WWW.PAINTANDPANEL.COM.AU
WHY THESE AWARDS ARE IMPORTANT
THESE AWARDS HIGHLIGHT THE WEALTH OF INDUSTRY EXPERTISE AND INNOVATION THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO UNRECOGNISED. THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY OUR PLATINUM AND GOLD SPONSORS.
A XALTASUPPORTS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
Axalta is one of our two plati- num sponsors. The coatings su- premo is passionate about supporting ve- hicle repair businesses to be the best version of themselves. For its own custom- ers this means offering the support and wealth of industry knowledge of the Ax- alta Services team, training and guiding businesses and their teams towards effi- cient business practices to ensure opti-
mum production and profitability.
The Axalta Sustainability award was re- named the Business Excellence Award this year as many people thought it was about being ‘green’. Running a sustainable busi- ness is about so much more than recycling and a Green Stamp certificate. It’s about cre- ating a business model that will survive and thrive in the future by investing in the latest repair technology, embracing change, keep- ing ahead of the technology curve by being involved in the industry and training staff. It’s about having good relationships with
customers, work providers and suppliers. “That’s why we are not only the plati- num sponsors of the whole awards pro- gram but also focus on business excel- lence.” said Steven Brett Managing Director
of Axalta Coatings.
“We congratulate each of the state win-
ners whose ability to adapt to challenging
market conditions, willingness to invest in the future and commitment to provid- ing a quality service is inspirational.”
WINNERS ARE
INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS
James Frape, Managing Director of Com- pass has been a passionate supporter of these awards since 2016. “In recognition of our ongoing commitment to support out- standing achievements and innovation in the repairer industry, Compass is honoured to once again sponsor the Paint & Panel Bodyshop awards as Platinum Sponsor.
“Each year, the winners list provides an invaluable benchmark of industry ex- cellence and with the competition as fierce as ever in 2019, taking a trophy home is a true achievement.
“Compass are specialists in mobility so- lutions for drivers who have been involved in an accident, be that at fault or not at fault. When entering the market 18 years ago the service was unheard of. Fast for- ward 18 years and we’ve continued to con- centrate on the things that matter. Reduc- ing the inconvenience to our customers and improving the service we provide, whilst providing a structure to support our smash repair partners to help complement their business is very important. Being in- volved in the awards reminds us what benchmark we should all be aiming for
with our own businesses. While we won’t all walk away with a trophy, we can estab- lish attributes of what the awards represent into our everyday business structure.
“We celebrate the accomplishments of all the nominees and congratulate this year’s winners. While the industry has changed a lot over the years, one thing re- mains the same, hard work, dedication and teamwork are the building blocks of every great success and what is showcased by the awards and the winners.”
CHANGE AND SUCCESS
GO HAND IN HAND
Steve O’Brien, director of DNS Technology is our Gold Sponsor. “This industry regu- larly produces new groups of ‘innovators’ who introduce new ideas and processes that others soon follow; the award winners are this year’s innovators,” he said. “Indus- try recognition of the efforts and sacrifices of those individuals and teams in achieving their goals is why iBodyshop (DNS Tech- nology) is so proud to be a Gold sponsor.
Having devoted 30 years in developing estimating and bodyshop management so- lutions for the industry our company pur- pose is to develop the “IT tools” the innova- tors need to “change”.
Congratulations to all the winners - to be recognised by your peers as one of Australia’s premier shops is an outstand- ing achievement.