3M Provides Collision School Programs with $280,000 in Product Donation
8/1/2011
The donated Perfect-It Denibbing System Kits will ease collision department budgets by providing students with the opportunity to work with up-to-date supplies.
Hoffman Estates, IL –
3M has come to the aid
of 500 secondary and post-secondary collision programs across the country by
donating Perfect-It Denibbing System Kits through the
Collision Repair Education
Foundation. This product donation, valued at $280,000, will ease collision
department budgets by providing students with the opportunity to work with
up-to-date supplies.
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Business Development
Manager Mark Algie said, “3M continues to be committed to all segments of the
collision repair industry and through the help of the Collision Repair
Education Foundation we are able to help a lot of great schools, instructors
and students.
"We value what these
schools are all about and what they do to prepare the next generation of techs,
estimators and I’m sure some owners for our industry. We will continue to provide resources that will give these
schools the ability to enhance their individual programs and prepare their students
for a career in our industry.”
Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director
Scott Kruger commented, “Since 2009, 3M has donated over $1.8 million in
products to collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education
Foundation. These products, whether they are new and exciting technologies or
basic everyday materials, make a significant difference to schools and students
as instructors can make the most of their annual budgets.
"We invite other
industry organizations to join 3M and our other donors in helping supply and
equip our collision repair schools and show our students that their education
is highly valued by the industry.”
Weber State University Collision Repair Instructor Justin
Tate noted, “On behalf of students, faculty, staff, and administration I would
like to thank 3M and the Collision Repair Education Foundation for the donated
kits. Your continued support is a huge factor in the continuation of our
programs and we would like to express our thanks! You help to keep us on
the leading edge and provide the best of the best!”
For additional information about 3M visit http://3mcollision.com/.
Inter-industry organizations and
individuals who are interested in supporting the Education Foundation and
increasing the amount of assistance provided to collision schools and students
should contact Education Foundation Associate Director of Development Brandon
Eckenrode at Brandon.Eckenrode@ed‑foundation.org