This exciting business event draws together collision repair workshop owners, specialists and apprentices with keynote speakers from Australia, the US and New Zealand addressing the latest technologies, trends and developments in the collision repair industry.

Full details of the program is listed below.

These sessions are FREE to industry. Pre-booking is essential, seats are allocated quickly.

All sessions take place at the Auditorium, located upstairs near the Clarendon Street end of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Make sure you book your seats using the online registration form. 

JUST ANNOUNCED...VACC Seminar

Friday 13 May 11am - 12noon

Ensuring your labour rate converts to profits

For a business that relies on a labour rate to recover its cost and make a profit, what is included in the labour rate is important. What costs should be included? Where are the risks and pitfalls which may have an impact on your business? What will make a difference to your business? VACC and Pitcher Partners will provide an insight into calculating a labour rate for your business.

Friday 13 May 1pm - 2pm

NSW Repairable Write Off Legislation

James McCall, Motor Traders Association of NSW, will provide an overview of the new legislation surrounding the management of written-off vehicles and its impact on the collision repair industry.

Friday 13 May 4.30pm - 5.30pm

Lean Production Techniques - a real world perspective

As pioneers of lean manufacturing principles, Doug Kirk, AkzoNobel and Michael Giarrizzo Jnr, DCR Systems, share their experiences on lean production techniques.

Friday 13 May 6.30pm - 7.30pm

The Impact of New Technologies on Correct Structural Repair

Presented by Richard Pratt of I-CAR Australia, this seminar explores the impact of new technologies on correct structural repair today and into the future.

Industry Forum

Saturday 14 May 8.30am - 11am

Part 1

Moderated by David Newton Ross, National Collision Repairer Magazine, hear industry representatives discuss the new paint trends and technologies.

Part 2

Moderated by Jeff Hendler, hear collision shop owners from the US, Australia and New Zealand discuss and contrast key issues and industry trends impacting workshops.

Book your seats now by completing the online registration form. For further enquiries email collisionvisitor@aec.net.au