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Member ProfilesAt Capricorn, we never lose sight of the fact that we exist forand because of our members. We put the spotlight on threeof your fellow members.MotorMekanixLocation: Hamilton, NZType of business: Mechanical WorkshopNumber of employees: 3Number of years in operation: 5Number of years as a Capricorn Member: 2How did you first hear aboutCapricorn?One of our suppliers actuallyrecommended Capricorn to us. Welooked into it and soon signed up as aMember.How has being a Member benefitedyour business?It makes our business operations so mucheasier by having the ability to secureparts and not having to arrange creditwith multiple suppliers.How do you use your reward points?We recentlty put our reward pointstowards our Fijian holiday at Christmaslast year.Have you attended any Capricornevents?We have attended the Auckland Dinnerand Display evening and enjoyed itthoroughly.What is a recent businessachievement?Our apprentice recently completed hisapprenticeship and we have also justinvested in a new scan tool.Do you use any other CapricornServices?We regularly use the Purple Pages toaccess Preferred Suppliers all over NewZealand.A tip (technical or otherwise) youwould like to share?Drive with care every day!What is the best thing about being inthe automotive industry?Interacting wilth fellow automotiveenthusiasts.My Capricorn membership means......less worry when finding parts andaccounts at the end of the month.Star ServiceCentreLocation: Gisborne, NZType of business: Mechanical WorkshopNumber of employees: 10Number of years in operation: 13Number of years as a Capricorn Member: 8How did you first hear aboutCapricorn?We had heard about Capricornthrough word of mouth. We did someinvestigating and decided to become aMember.How has being a Member benefitedyour business?We have far less administration work todo as everything comes through on theone account. It is also great for accessingsuppliers.How do you use your Reward Points?They are accumulating at the momentbut we will look at using them down thetrack.What is a recent businessachievement?We continue to provide outstandingservice and support to our clients.Have you attended any Capricornevents?We do attend the tradeshows in ourlocal area and find them to be greatnetworking events.A tip (technical or otherwise) youwould like to share?No matter how wrong the customer is,they are always right.What is the best thing about being inthe automotive industry?Seeing the rapid advancements intechnology within the industry.Do you use any other CapricornServices?We use the Purple Pages every day in theworkshop.My Capricorn membership means......ease.GisbornePanel BeatersLocation: Gisborne, NZType of business: Panel & PaintNumber of employees: 9Number of years in operation: 19Number of years as a Capricorn Member: 2How did you first hear aboutCapricorn?Area Manager Rodger Castleton visitedus quite a while ago to explain thebenefits. We didn't sign up right away butafter a few of our colleagues did, we goton board.How has being a Member benefitedyour business?It gives us access to a larger rangeof suppliers and we have an instantreassurance when we mention we areCapricorn Members.How do you use your reward points?We are looking at using them in the nearfuture.Have you attended any Capricornevents?We do attend the local tradeshow eventsin our area and read about the otherevents in Ignition.What is a recent businessachievement?We have grown from a 2 person operationto now employing 9 staff. We are a GoldRepairer for insurance companies and aQA established repairer.A tip (technical or otherwise) youwould like to share?Always take pride in your work and putthe customer first.Do you use any other CapricornServices?We regularly use Purple Pages in theworkshop.What is the best thing about being inthe automotive industry?Dealing with different customersand different jobs every day and alsokeeping up with the latest technology inthe industry.My Capricorn membership means......instant access to top name suppliers.6 CAPRICORN IGNITION JUNE 2013 CAPRICORN IGNITION JUNE 2013 7