Las Vegas, Nevada — October 12, 2016 — The right repair starts with the right information, meaning strong links with the OEMs are more vital than ever before. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the afternoon session of the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will feature representatives from Audi, Jaguar, Porsche and Toyota.
Dubbed “Meet the Trainer,” the session will feature a candid discussion with the individuals responsible for manufacturer training and curriculum development for technical staff and industry outreach.
The conversation will address proficiency expectations and preparatory steps collision repair facilities can take in order to achieve better results with technicians. In addition to exploring the technical staff training and testing processes, the discussion will also look at training targeted to raise awareness beyond the repair shop floor. The panel discussion will provide interactive opportunities for audience members to participate in the discussion.
Currently confirmed panelists include Shawn Hart of Audi, James Meyer of Toyota, Rick Miller of Jaguar Land Rover and Mike Kukavica of Porsche.
The Summit takes place November 3 during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. In general, the summit will focus on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology and how those aspects influence vehicle repairability.
The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit is part of SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series. Discounted pricing is available for these events until Friday, October 14. Registration option can be found at scrs.com/rde.
According to a statement from SCRS, the Summit is designed to put SEMA Show attendees in a room with innovators in automotive structural design and technology, and this particular segment intends to address the training and learning opportunities available to the collision repair industry.
The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will also include two other sessions earlier in the day. First up is Restoring Vehicle Functionality through Electronic Technology and Diagnostics, featuring representatives of FCA, Nissan, Honda and Toyota, as well as AirPro Diagnostics, RobertBosch, Collision Diagnostic Services, I-CAR and Snap-On Diagnostics.
The second session is Advanced Vehicle Materials, Construction and Repair Considerations, and will feature two unique presentations from Mark Voss, Engineering Group Manager: Body Structures Advanced Composites, General Motors and Frank V. Billotto, Dow Automotive Systems Business Marketing Manager – Aftermarket. Both will focus on aspects of vehicle body design and assembly.
