AkzoNobel Acoat supports DEG, March Taylor Memorial Fund

Jan. 1, 2020
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 other
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.

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