sustainability - Sherwin Williams

Thanks to Sherwin-Williams we spray
our containers with a complete
process which makes us unique in
the market.
In January, we will begin using
Sherwin-Williams' AeX line for
Commercial Vehicles and Fleets on
our company vehicles and with our
MAN activities. Syncron® will
continue to be used for industrial
work”.
Thanks to your experience in the
Automotive field and particularly in
using robots, you will soon begin
automatic container welding. This
process will surely increase your
efficiency. Can you explain how the
evolution of technology has helped
you during the years?
“In the fields of warehouse
management and spare parts,
everything happens using
computers and IT processes. The
computer has also changed the
appearance of equipment and
machinery. For this reason we have
also purchased a new air-mix spray
system (Kremlin). The PLC automatic
system shortens times and makes it
possible to change colors in the blink
of an eye".
You've been active in the
automotive and heavy vehicle
industry for more than 20 years.
What do you think are the most
important changes in these sectors?
How will the sector change? Do you
have any advice?
“Unfortunately, the lorry sector has
become even more competitive, like
the automotive industry. This means
that the margins of profit in sales will
continue to shrink and the intervals
between maintenance will increase.
This is precisely why we want to
transform the KDA Group into an
OMNI-Truck Center, to guarantee the
necessary income. At the moment,
we are working on a multi-brand
concept that will have more impact
in the sector".
What do you think of the VOC law
for the environment?
“It’s a law and it must be respected.
Our advantage is that we have a
partner, Sherwin-Williams, that has a
great deal of experience in dealing
with materials, and therefore we do
not foresee any substantial negative
consequences. The KDA Group also
wants to set an example regarding
the environment".
The role of insurance is becoming
more and more important in the
repair of damage to automobiles. Is
customer corner
this true for lorries as well? What do
you think about the intervention of
insurance?
"Even if the role of insurance is less
dominant in the truck sector, we
cannot rule out a rising tendency. In
fact, this intervention is a
consequence of past abuses of
confidence. The KDA Group will
continue to acquire new business
opportunities and thus guarantee
work to its employees".
Service and quality have always
been important to your company.
For this reason, you have planned
some large investments for 2008 (of
about € 11 Million), but what is this
going to be used for? (paint,
construction – warranty programs,
education…)
"The KDA Group operates on three
principal parameters: Earnings,
Quality and Service. The combination
of these elements requires constant
attention, and for this we offer
training and completion courses to
close the circle.
As far as warranty, we work with
some suppliers who consider the
guarantee of their products an
obligation and not a mere
phenomenon.
At KDA we consider our warranty the
same way and we apply when it is
necessary”.
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