Axalta Coating Systems (formerly DuPont Performance Coatings) held its 9th Fleet Business Council meeting to provide fleet business owners and managers with the leadership skills to improve shop efficiency, enhance profitability and grow their business. The quarterly meeting was held in Paterson, N.J. on April 5-6.
The Fleet Business Council is the first forum of its kind in the U.S. Established in 2009 with a group of 10 fleet customers from across the U.S., the Council brings together specialists in heavy-duty truck, RV, bus and commercial equipment repair and refinishing. The goal of the Council is to promote an environment where owners and managers can interact with other professionals, share best practices and further develop their business management skills.
Lead by industry expert Mike Anderson of Collision Advice and hosted by Axalta Coating Systems, the meetings are scheduled on a quarterly basis and are structured to include a discussion of financial management principles, member shop tours and critiques, as well as guest speakers who provide industry information.
Valtek, Inc., located in Paterson, hosted a tour of its shop that focuses on repair of heavy-duty truck and equipment, fire apparatus, RVs and buses. A representative from Reliable Equipment presented an overview of new tools, equipment, and processes for bonding and riveting on vehicles. Kirsten Klabunde, a certified CPA with Collision Advice, provided a detailed look into the benefits of using the statement of cash flows to analyze business operations.
“Participating in the Axalta Fleet Business Council has significantly improved the direction and profitability of our business,” said Joel Forte, one of the owners of Final Touch Coach Works in Valencia, Calif., who has been a Council member for one year. “The networking opportunity to address real-world business concerns has proven to be extremely valuable.”
More information:
For additional information or to become a member of the Axalta Fleet Business Council, contact your local Axalta Coating Systems representative or call (800) 438-3876.