Albuquerque To Host "State of the Collision Repair Industry" Presentation Sponsored by Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network

August 2009

ALBUQUERQUE TO HOST ‘STATE OF THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY’ PRESENTATION SPONSORED BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS A-PLUS™ NETWORK

Waterborne Coatings, Industry Changes and Opportunities among Key Topics to be discussed at Special ‘Discovery Meeting’

Albuquerque, N.M. – In today’s business environment, collision repairers must stay informed of industry changes and have a renewed focus of their financial performance. They must also stay abreast of the latest technologies and environmental changes that affect and can assist in their businesses.

To support the industry, the Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp (SWAFC) A-Plus™ Network will present its Discovery Meeting: The State of the Collision Repair Industry, in Albuquerque, N.M., Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 pm, at the Albuquerque Aquarium.

The Discovery Meeting provides an extensive look at the challenges and opportunities collision repair professionals face with OEM, insurer and regulatory changes in both the global environment and throughout the Southwest. The presentation details how these issues can – and are – affecting their overall performance.

Special emphasis in the program also calls out how today’s professional repairers can benefit from better educating and understanding the consumers’ role in the repair process.

Finally, the program will include a review of the latest, lower VOC regulations and an opportunity for attendees to learn about SWAFC’s waterborne solution, AWX®.

Attendees must preregister prior to the event, which is free and open to any independent collision center owners or managers as well as dealership general managers, fixed ops and body shop managers. With the program’s special environmental and waterborne product focus, it is being held at the unique venue at the Albuquerque Aquarium’s Shark Tank, located inside the ABQ Biopark, in downtown Albuquerque located at 2601 Central Ave. NW.

SWAFC’s A-Plus Network is an exclusive group of collision repair specialists who reflect the industry’s highest standards. These leading shop owners and their facilities are part of the SWAFC’s leading value added program that combines comprehensive business solutions to help them improve customer service, employee growth, insurance relationships, process refinement, productivity and profitability.

For a number of years, A-Plus Network members have benefitted by the program’s many business-building opportunities including specialized management and marketing programs, continuing education through A-Plus University, contributor programs and vision group participation, as well as loyalty benefits and numerous other features.

To register for the Discovery Meeting, contact A-Plus Program Manager Brandon Devis at (216)332-8580 or e-mail at Brandon.e.devis@sherwin.com.

For more information about the SWAFC A-Plus Network, its features, advantages and benefits visit www.swaplus.com or call 1-800-SWULTRA (1-800-386-3881).