Rust-
Oleum has helped four collision school
programs in 2011 with epoxy floor coating product
donations through the
Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Applied Technology Center in Rock Hill, S.C.;
Bridgerland Applied Technology College in Logan,
Utah; Irmo High School in Columbia, S.C.; and
Lake Technical Center in Eustis, Fla., received
the donations.
“Thanks to Rust-Oleum for helping these schools
and we look forward to helping improve many more
schools through their generous in-kind product
donations,” said Scott Kruger, Executive Director
of the Collision Repair Education Foundation. “We
have seen first-hand the difference a fresh floor
coating makes to the overall appearance of a shop
and collision instructors have told us it helps
make the collision program look brand new
afterwards and that the students have a new sense
of pride in their work area and
classroom.”
"In today's economy where the funding of
educational programs is so challenging, we are
proud to able to assist the programs that fall
under the purview of the Collision Repair
Educational Foundation,” said Steve Gillman, Vice
President of Administration for Rust-Oleum. “We
are humbled to know that the coatings we provide
contribute to the pride that the students feel
about their facilities and what they are
doing."
Irmo High School Auto Collision Repair Instructor
Phil Tanner said, “Our shop floor was in such bad
shape. The floor was peeling in places and just
looked bad because of everyday use. The donation
from Rust-Oleum will not only make our floor look
great but also instill pride in our students when
they walk into their freshly painted shop floor.
Thank you Rust-Oleum for your donations.”
Lake Technical Center Auto Collision Repair
Instructor David Beliveau said, “Receiving Rust-
Oleum floor paint has made a great difference in
the appearance of the Auto Collision shop at Lake
Technical Center. When the floor paint first
arrived, the instructors sat down with the
students and asked for their assistance in
applying the product. Every single student was
very excited to assist with the project. Now the
students take great pride in the way the shop
looks and are happy to sweep and clean up each
week!!
The customers who saw the shop before it
was painted continue to remark on how nice and
professional the shop looks. We have always been
proud of our students and our facility, but the
Rust-Oleum product has allowed us to take it to
the next level!”
Additional information about Rust-Oleum can be
found at www.RustOleum.com. Inter-
industry organizations and individuals who are
interested in supporting the Education Foundation
and increasing the amount of assistance provided
to collision schools and students should contact
Education Foundation Associate Director of
Development Brandon Eckenrode at Brandon.Eckenrode@ed
foundation.org.
