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Collision Repair Specialists of Australia Launched by David Newton-Ross

INSIGHT extends congratulations and best wishes Down Under to David Newton-Ross and all participants in the new Collision Repair Specialists of Australia! We're looking forward to hearing great things about the CRSA

David Newton-Ross of Newton International Marketing has set up the Collision Repair Specialists of Australia (CRSA).

"It all came about as a result of Jeff Hendler's recent visit to Australia," says Newton-Ross. "I knew Jeff had been very active in the U.S. with the CIC (Collision Industry Conference) for about 20 years and also SCRS (Society of Collision Repair Specialists) for the last two years. Jeff looked at what was available in Australia to enable forward thinking collision repairers to network and meet regularly plus have access to information both local and overseas, and saw an opportunity to set up the CRSA."

With Hendler's assistance, the CRSA began with 25 founding participants, including well-known industry leaders Tony Farrugia and Richard Nathan. According to Newton-Ross, "You would have to be pleased to attract such respected industry leaders." Members of the initial group are able to nominate other like-minded individuals to become participants in CRSA.

CRSA participants have access to four conferences per year, professionally run and attracting motivational and educational speakers. "The first conference is to be held in Sydney on February 24th with our main speaker being Glen Pattison, who will provide a seminar on stress management, and boy do we all need that!" says David.

Also at the first conference Hon John Aquilina MP, Minister for Education will be discussing the problems of attracting youth into the industry and providing his governments' perspective and policies. A round table discussion on Direct Repair Programmes will also take place with representatives from NRMA and AAMI as invited guests and also presentations on what is happening in Canada, the USA and UK.

CRSA participants member benefits include: monthly newsletters, quarterly bulk mailings, offers from service providers, marketing assistance and web site design at reduced rates. An annual tour to NACE with shop tours and attendance at CIC/SCRS meetings will also be available which will not be available to industry outside of CRSA.

Initial enquiries regarding CRSA can be made to David Newton-Ross on 02 95261581 or 0418 298572.

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