Exhibitors line up to showcase their stars

Collision Repair Expo Preview

The 2011 exhibitor list reads like a who’s who of the industry. On its stand, major corporate sponsor Sikkens will feature a real F1 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes race car rear wing, emblazoned with the AkzoNobel logo, after renewing its partnership with the team.

Also being shown on the Sikkens stand will be its Autoclear LV Exclusive clear coat, Colorbuild Plus primer and Autocryl Plus LV single stage VOC top coat.

Impressive displays will also be presented by 3M, Sydney Automotive Paints & Equipment, AG Group, Capricorn Society, Glasurit, GPI Automotive Products, MasterBooth & Master Bench, Oz-Gel, Saint-Gobain, SIA Abrasives, U-Pol, and others.

Automotive paint supplier BASF will launch an environmental program on its stand. Visit www.asiapacific.basf.com. The Australian Accident Repair Network (AARN) is also attending the expo to promote its services. Visit www.aarn.com.au.

BTB Auto Glass & Body Shop Tools manufactures, imports and distributes a comprehensive range of specialised tools dedicated to the auto glass and collision repair industries and will demonstrate a range of body panel and glass repair kits. Visit www.btbtools.com.

Chassis repair equipment specialist GlobalJig Australia will release its new Dynamic Bench at the expo. Visit www.globaljig.com.au. SRI Paint Supplies will present its range of paint supplies and its paint alternative Chemspec Metalix2.

A full list of exhibitors begins on page 38 and is also available at www.collisionrepair.com.au.