AkzoNobel Acoat selected Titanium NPG is
sponsoring two initiatives designed to impact
important needs within the collision repair
industry: database integrity and industry training.
A total of $3,000 will be donated as seed
investments to spur others to follow.
The first initiative salutes the vast improvements
that Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) has made in
securing the integrity and accuracy between the
industry’s three database providers. These
improvements are the result of a small group of
passionate individuals working with DEG. The
combined efforts have resulted in significant
billable hours for shops as gaps in databases have
been addressed.
This initiative is scoped to provide a one time
$1000 grant that will be allocated between three
individuals submitting the best ideas for further
database improvements during the 2011 calendar year.
Criteria and the measurement of contribution for
each award will be determined by DEG and the
Titanium Group members through analysis of
improvement logs. Concepts can be submitted
directly to DEG at their website www.DEGWEB.org . In
addition, the Titanium Group will donate $1,000 in
matching funds to DEG in support of their ongoing
efforts and the collision industry at large.
The second initiative honors March Taylor and the
educational fund established in his name. A $1000
donation was made to support the fund and challenges
the industry to recognize the need for growing
qualified staff through ongoing training. Additional
donations can be made to March Taylor Memorial Fund
by calling (509) 543-7773.
“It is our industry, and it will only improve if
everyone take steps to support key initiatives,”
noted Mike Sillay, Manager of North American
Services Manager for AkzoNobel. “We encourage all
members of the industry to follow the lead and
support these two key initiatives.”
Contributing Acoat selected Titanium Group Members
include; Collision Solutions in Indianapolis (5
Locations), Indiana; Elite Collision of Tempe,
Arizona; Pearl Autobody of Denver (3 locations),
Colorado, SD Collision Centers of Miramar in San
Diego (2 locations), California; Senn’s Collision
Centers of Louisville (3 Locations), Kentucky;
Tony’s Bodyshop of Oxnard, California; Davis-Green
Paint and Body of Tyler, Texas; Westmont Body Werks
in Westmont, Illinois; Brandywine Coach Works of
Exton and Westchester, Pennsylvania (2 locations)
and Pride Collision Centers of Southern California
(6 locations)
AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings
company and a major producer of specialty chemicals.
We supply industries and consumers worldwide with
innovative products and are passionate about
developing sustainable answers for our customers.
Our portfolio includes well known brands such as
Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered
in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are a Global
Fortune 500 company and are consistently ranked as
one of the leaders in the area of sustainability.
With operations in more than 80 countries, our
55,000 people around the world are committed to
excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers
Today™.
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings is one of
the world's leading suppliers of paints and services
for car repair, commercial vehicles, automotive
plastics and aerospace coatings markets. It sells
coatings for original equipment and refinishing
applications to bodyshops, aircraft manufacturers,
fleet owners, automotive suppliers and major bus and
truck producers.Brands include Sikkens®, Lesonal®,
Dynacoat®, Wanda®, Sikkens Autocoat® BT, Aerowave®,
Aerobase® and Aerodur®. Operating in more than 60
countries, Automotive & Aerospace Coatings has
specialists around the world who understand local
markets and can serve local needs. Its state-of-
the-art customer services, color and technology
solutions include offering technical and logistical
support and the delivery of training
programs.
For more information visit www.akzonobel.com.
