September 2018 www.nationalcollisionrepairer.com.au THE NATIONAL CNews, viewso &ll informationis for theio Collisionn IndustryR Professionalepairer ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE INDUSTRY AS THE LEADING MAGAZINE Meet world land speed record holder, fighter pilot Andy Green Get to know Carmine De Maria of C.A.D. Custom Elite Read the full report on the recently-held Symposium2018 ---------------EDITORIAL--------------- WITH JOE MCFADRIES What’s in it for me? All too often we ask ourselves this question Another month goes by, and once So why is this important? Well, again it is one of the great delights of fundamentally, history is punctuated by my role that I have the opportunity to great women and men who have connect with so many influential contributed to the growth of their people across the industry. societies and on a much more modest We all understand the necessity to scale I see many similar attributes either carve out a living or generate an across our industry. These people are acceptable return for the high energy, exciting to be around, and shareholders; after all, it is a infectious in their optimism. In this issue commercial world in which we live. we have several articles featuring the However, in my travels this month I type of people I have just described. was drawn to reflect on some of the We meet Carmine De Maria, reasons people do what they do – and Managing Director, C.A.D. Custom Elite it’s not all about maximising money. Body and Paint in Tullamarine on page We induct Trudy Camilleri, first Some of the comments I heard 12 who shares his background, his year teacher at Ultimo TAFE, as our included: “I just want to be the best journey and his future objectives for most recent Future Leader of the I can be”; “I want to build the best car his business in the custom segment in Industry on page 40, Owen Webb I can and exceed my customers’ which he operates. We also interview takes a walk down memory lane in expectations”; and “We really are Andy Green, an RAF fighter pilot and Minneapolis on page 36, John McCoy- focused on ensuring the next current holder of the world land speed Lancaster discusses the heartbeat of generation inherits an industry that is record who is aiming to break the the nation on page 30 and on page in great shape”. 1,000mph barrier (on page 16). 44, I-CAR’s Mark Czvitkovits tells us I have spoken, and reported on, at We also report on a number of about the most important tool in the collision repair workshop. length about the latest technological industry events, including the IBIS Once again, an issue full of advancements and the inevitability of Global Summit in Munich on page 34, passionate and committed people their impact on the industry. However, courtesy of our publishing partner, the who are the backbone of our industry. it is the very presence of the people Automotive Refinisher magazine; the behind the above comments and their full report on our own Mobility, As always, happy to chat. selfless approach that makes them the Technology and Safety Symposium on real heroes of the industry. These are page 26, and a summary of Fix Auto’s The National Collision the people who do not ask “what’s in inaugural national conference, recently Repairer magazine – it for me?”; these are the people who held in Adelaide, where the theme was Making a difference in are more likely to ask, “what can I do “one family – one vision”. Don’t miss our industry for you?” the Fix Auto report on page 33. CollisTHE io NATIONALnRepairer To receive our weekly e-newsletter sign up at www.nationalcollisionrepairer.com.au or email: [email protected] For all the updates follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. “Staying connected” The National Collision Repairer – 1 CollisTHE io NATIONALnRepairer Contents 2018 Latest News Special Reports Regular Features Local news 4 Taking Shop 12 The Car Guy 26 Carmine De Maria of C.A.D. John reports on both the All Ford Day Global news 20 Custom Elite Body and Paint shares and the All Holden Day in Sydney. his journey in the industry. Industry Event 33 Custom Corner 36 Speed Demon 16 Owen goes back to the fifties at the Read about Fix Auto’s We speak with Andy Green, Minneapolis state fairgrounds. inaugural Australian Conference jet fighter pilot by day, land speed from Adelaide. record-holder by night. Future Leaders 40 Technology 38 We present the award to SEMA Update 24 GM to roll-out its self-drive Trudy Camilleri, a first-year teacher at Ultimo TAFE. Super Cruise technology across Industry Event 26 the US range. Read the full report on Stateside 42 Symposium2018 for the latest John discusses how various shop Updated Events and mobility and technology trends. Training Contacts 45 owners allocate their resources. International Event 34 Product Showcase 46 Our South Africa publishing partner I-CAR Update 44 Summary of the latest products reports on the IBIS Global Summit Mark explains why knowledge and designed for your business. from Munich. skills are your most valuable tools. 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Capricorn Rising Stars Apprentice of “I hope that this initiative and make their mark in the industry. the Year has been selected. continues and that more apprentices The Capricorn Rising Stars Capricorn is delighted to announce gain the recognition that they deserve judging panel included David Fraser, that Mark Smith, an apprentice from for their efforts day in, day out. Out of CEO Automotive – Capricorn; Sean The Battery Terminal in Belconnen, all the prizes, I am looking forward to Rahaley, General Manager – Castrol; ACT has been named as the inaugural the access that I will have with the Stuart Charity, Executive Director – Capricorn Rising Stars winner. industry leaders the most. The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Mark emerged on top after mentoring will be a great thing for my Association (AAAA); Brendan impressing the Capricorn Rising Stars career as I am ready and willing to Sorensen – TaT Biz; Rachael Sheldrick, judging panel with his outstanding learn all the time,” he added. Director – Workshop Whisperer; and work ethic, combined with his passion As part of the Capricorn Rising Gavin Cribb, Education Manager – for the industry and commitment to Stars competition winner’s prize pack, Automotive Centre of Excellence making the most of the opportunity The Battery Terminal has also won (ACE) Bendigo Kangan Institute. given to him by his employers at The industry-renowned customer service All the judges agreed that deciding Battery Terminal. training from The Workshop Whisperer. the winner was a difficult process due to As the Capricorn Rising Stars The Capricorn Rising Stars the extremely high calibre of apprentices Apprentice of the Year, Mark will take competition was developed to assist who were nominated by Capricorn his boss and two friends on an all- Capricorn members in rewarding and members.