The “FIT” Award centers on the use of three key attributes: Focus, Innovation and Talent. It is the industry’s first recognition for visionary organizations that are incorporating business practices which meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future. This award was created to promote the leadership role and unique contributions which the collision repair industry is making to generate a more sustainable future.
Keynote speaker for the 2011 program was Dr. Deborah Steketee. Dr. Steketee is Associate Professor of Sustainable Business and Executive Director, Center for Sustainability at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mike Shesterkin Director of Sustainability and New Business Innovations for AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas noted, “AkzoNobel took a first step in 2010 when we created this initiative and honored our first recipients. Our 2011 nominees visibly demonstrate the marathon nature of creating sustainable businesses. They are different in geographic locations, size, scope and focus regarding initiatives that they are undertaking.
However; they are alike in that they all recognize a global need and share a common bond in their aggressive pursuit to deliver sustainable environmentally focused business solutions to the collision repair industry.”
Car Refinishes is one of the world’s leading suppliers of paints and services for the car repair, commercial vehicles and automotive plastics markets. It sells coatings for car body refinishing, or recoating, to customers including bodyshops, distributors, fleet owners, automotive suppliers and major bus and truck producers. Brands include Sikkens®, Lesonal®, Dynacoat®, Wanda®, and Autocoat® BT.
Operating in more than 60 countries, Car Refinishes 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.
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