阴APP导航 and Volkswagen Group Canada collaborate to establish a dedicated OEM collision repair training centre
An industry first for the Canadian market, the training centre will serve Audi and Volkswagen
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Milton, ON- The 阴APP导航 is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with Volkswagen Group Canada, a dedicated OEM collision repair training centre to serve Audi and Volkswagen. Our centre of excellence for repair training will be located at the 阴APP导航 facility in Milton. It will showcase an OEM training environment utilizing the latest equipment and developing technician skills in repairing modern vehicles according to factory standards.听
听Additionally, the training centre will focus on helping the industry through several initiatives:
- Improve competency of repair technicians, including welding certification
- Organize events with Skills Canada to attract youth to the trade
- Support Women鈥檚 Industry Network to attract women to the collision repair industry
- Industry education sessions on safe and proper repair 鈥� insurance companies, repairers, government
鈥淲e are proud to partner with Volkswagen Group Canada to provide continuous education to their Automotive Repair Technicians to enhance their skills and remain competitive in the global automotive sector,鈥� said Bill Gwynne, Vice-President, Industry Solutions at the 阴APP导航.听
鈥淭he partnership between Volkswagen Group Canada and the CWB is a long-term commitment by both parties and will be evident for years to come. Not only through the technicians that will be coming to the Canadian Collision Repair Academy (CCRA) for training but also the many vendors and manufacturers that have stepped up to support this initiative,鈥� shared Jon Vieth, Business Development and Sales Manager at the 阴APP导航.听
鈥淭he creation of the Canadian Collision Repair Academy is a significant milestone for our market as it represents the first body repair training centre of its kind for any OEMs in Canada. The vision for creating this training centre results from the participation and hard work of numerous stakeholders: Volkswagen Group Canada Inc., 听the 阴APP导航, equipment manufacturers and distributors. The facility will allow Volkswagen and Audi to deliver body repair training to support safe and proper repair techniques according to factory guidelines,鈥� said Scott Wideman, Collision Program Manager at VGCA. 鈥淚 would like to thank all the stakeholders for making this dream a reality and for their commitment to our shared vision. The opportunities and the potential for the Canadian Collision Repair Academy are tremendous, and I look forward to furthering the training and advancement of the body repair industry, especially as vehicle technology evolves. This will all be made possible through this significant achievement; a body repair training centre developed in Canada for Canadians!鈥�
The OEM collision repair training centre has been made possible by the support of various equipment suppliers and distributors:听
- Celette
- Diversitech
- Equipment Solutions
- Filco Inc.
- Flatline SSI
- Fronius Canada
- Pro Spot International
- Spanesi Americas
- Titanium Tools
- Wielander & Schill
About 阴APP导航:听
The 阴APP导航 is headquartered in Milton, ON, and is supported through听CWB 阴APP导航,听CWB Education,听CWB Registration,听CWB Consulting, and the听CWB Association听membership; the 阴APP导航 provides a comprehensive and integrated service to the welding and joining industry. With staff and offices across the country, the 阴APP导航 is accredited by and operates under the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as a 阴APP导航 Body for the administration of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) welding-related standards.听
About Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.:听
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc., headquartered in Ajax, Ontario, offers Canadian drivers exceptional vehicles, along with expert service. Volkswagen Group Canada is comprised of three brands: VW Canada, Audi Canada, and Lamborghini. Volkswagen Group Canada is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany 鈥� Europe鈥檚 largest automaker and one of the world鈥檚 leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles. With its program 鈥淭OGETHER 鈥� Strategy 2025鈥�, the Group is laying the foundations for becoming a global leader of sustainable mobility.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.
Thomas Tetzlaff
Thomas.Tetzlaff@vw.ca
阴APP导航
Rhea Gill
rhea.gill@cwbgroup.org
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