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Collision Industry I-CAR Information Evening The MTA with the support of Stillwell Ford and Sikkens Automotive Refinish presented an information evening for the collision repairers, featuring keynote speaker Richard Pratt CEO of I-CAR Australia. Over 30 members attended the evening that also featured speakers from Sikkens Auto Refinish and 3M Australia. Stephen Read from Sikkens Automotive Refinish gave members an up-to-date picture of the refinishing market world-wide and new products being released by Sikkens. These products already meet the tough environmental standards required in Europe and many other markets around the world. These environmental requirements will of course be introduced into Australia over the next 1-2 years. With that in mind Sikkens have chosen to introduce their water-based products into the Australian market now. Ian Hodson from 3M Australia provided members with a rundown of sanding materials, including their composition and details of their different grades and abilities, while also advising on the best way to achieve the best finish. Members then broke for food and refreshments with a fantastic spread put on by the great guys at Stillwell Ford. After the break keynote speaker Richard Pratt presented members with an incite into the industry current and future. Richard Pratt’s address was outstanding giving members a look into what will be a massive learning curve for the industry. The presentation featured the change from mild strength steel to ultra high strength steels from the late 90s to current day. Mr Pratt presented a dilemma for repairers, with the question being asked ‘what car has what steel and where?’. As featured on the night the current Corolla and Camry are constructed completely differently and the use of different strength steels in different areas of the vehicle, which surprised many attending the evening. Richard Pratt reinforced the “Vehicle manufacturers change their method of construction and method of repair constantly and the industry is nowhere near ready.” message that all repairers must realise, the old ways are gone. Vehicle manufacturers change their method of construction and method of repair constantly and the industry is nowhere near ready. As repairers we are looked at as the expert in repair but we are being left behind and the industry urgently needs to upskill and train their staff, it is an investment in your business and your staff. The MTA of South Australia is a proud sponsor of this not for profit organisation, which is also supported by Sikkens. The Collision Repair Committee and the MTA would like to thank Rob Hayward, Dealer Principal of Stillwell Ford, and Trevor Cash, General Parts Manager of Stillwell Ford, for the fantastic support and assistance with this event. For further information on I-CAR courses log onto the MTA website or contact Peter McMahon at the MTA Tel 8291 2000. MTA-SA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT • PRESIDENT: Colin Clark – Southern Vales Tyre & Battery Service Pty Ltd (McLaren Vale) • VICE PRESIDENT: Neville Gibb – Gibb & Sons Pty Ltd ( Jamestown) • PAST PRESIDENT: Frank Agostino – Agostino Group (Adelaide) • TREASURER: Theo Kruys • MEMBER’S REPRESENTATIVE: John Zulian – Keswick Crash Repairs (Keswick) • TRADE REPRESENTATIVE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Clive Polley – Independent Components (Dry Creek) • TRADE REPRESENTATIVE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Danny Shane – South Coast Auto Repairs (Port Elliott) AADA (SA): Marc Cheney – Eurocars (Fullarton) Auto Dismantlers: George Papillo – Just Commodore Spares (Thebarton) Auto Repair & Engineering: Brian Weeks – Western Auto Repairs (Torrensville) Collision Repair Specialists: Brenton Abbott – Fleurieu Crash (Victor Harbor) Farm Machinery Dealers: Colin Butcher – Eastern Eyre Machinery (Arno Bay) MIASA: George Bolton – Geo Bolton & Associates Pty Ltd (Richmond) Service Stations: Theo Kruys – Mobil (Adelaide) Towing Services: Harold Shipp – Shipp Bros (Keswick) Central Zone (Murray Bridge & Hills): Roger Paech – Paech Motors (Oakbank) Lower Eyre: Robert Duns - Duns Bros (Pt Lincoln) Lower North Zone: Dale John – Ucal Pty Ltd (Tanunda) Riverland Zone (Mallee & Riverland): John Rowley – Caltex Yamba Roadhouse (Renmark) South Eastern Zone (Mt Gambier & Upper SE): Peter Roberts – O G Roberts & Co (Mt Gambier) Southern Zone (Kangaroo Island & South Division): Danny Shane – South Coast Auto Repairs (Port Elliott) CVIA (SA): Clive Polley – Independent Components (Dry Creek) 30 motor tradewww.mta-sa.asn.au
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