Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes knows knowledge is power. Professionals in the collision repair industry need to stay up-to-date on training and best practices to be successful. That’s why the company recently announced its latest first quarter 2016 collision repair industry courses taking place at training sites from January 5 through March 14, 2016.
“In addition to the important, practical application process training with our innovative refinish products, the Sherwin-Williams philosophy of lean operations is common to all our classes,” says Rod Habel, director of training operations, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes. “We’re always seeking to introduce concepts that support sustainable practices, increase productivity and minimize or even eliminate waste – all factors that are necessary for the success of a collision center.”
Further details regarding the 2016 first quarter schedule for training centers, dates, specific course descriptions and locations, are listed below. For more information about Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes courses, visit its training section at http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/collision-repair/training-support/ or call 1-800-SWULTRA (1-800-798-5872).
| Training Center | Date | Training Course Description | No. of Days |
| Atlanta | 2/23/16 | Painter Certification | 3 |
| Atlanta | 3/7/16 | Color Adjustment and Blending | 3 |
| Chicago | 1/5/16 | Painter Certification | 3 |
| Chicago | 1/18/16 | Color Adjustment and Blending | 3 |
| Chicago | 2/8/16 | AWX Performance Plus Application and Color Simplicity | 3 |
| Chicago | 3/3/16 | Estimating Solutions for Profit | 1 |
| Chicago | 3/4/16 | Achieving Service Excellence | 1 |
| Chicago | 3/14/16 | Fleet CFR | 3 |
| Dallas | 1/11/16 | Color Adjustment and Blending | 3 |
| Dallas | 2/8/16 | Painter Certification | 3 |
| Dallas | 3/7/16 | Color Adjustment and Blending | 3 |
| Dallas | 3/14/16 | AWX Performance Plus Waterborne Painter Certification | 3 |
| Philadelphia | 1/5/16 | Painter Certification (Ultra) | 3 |
| Philadelphia | 1/12/16 | Fleet CFR | 3 |
| Philadelphia | 2/1/16 | Painter Certification (Ultra) | 3 |
| Philadelphia | 2/4/16 | Estimating Solutions for Profit | 1 |
| Philadelphia | 2/25/16 | Estimating Solutions for Profit | 1 |
| Philadelphia | 2/26/16 | Achieving Service Excellence | 1 |
| Philadelphia | 3/4/16 | Estimating Solutions for Profit | 1 |
| Reno | 1/18/16 | Color Adjustment and Blending | 3 |
| Reno | 2/1/16 | AWX Performance Plus Waterborne Painter Certification | 3 |
| Reno | 2/8/16 | Fleet CFR | 3 |
