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Paint and Panel: The Edge

Jul 15, 2025

In this episode, Sam Street talks with Susann Kluge, Vice President Business Management Automotive Refinish Coatings Solution Asia Pacific at BASF, about their Glasurit line how the company supports its customers to become more efficient, profitable and importantly to develop sustainable practices.

We kick off our...


Jun 3, 2025

This episode features a panel discussion that seeks to explain the important topics to consider when it's time to repair your car. For the panel, Sam Street and Grant McHerron are joined by Tracey Richards, Business Manager at Geoff Richards Panel Beating, Glenn O'Donnell, General Manager at North Shore BMW Bodyshop,...


May 28, 2025

In this episode, Sam Street talks with Steve Leal, President & CEO of Fix Network,
to discuss the network’s presence and growth in the Australian market.

We begin our discussion by comparing similarities between Australia and Canada,
followed by a review of the network's efforts to develop a sustainable...


May 20, 2025

In this episode, Sam Street visits I-CAR Australia's training institute in Melbourne and learns about welding and why it is essential that panelbeaters update their welding skills.
 
We begin our discussion by getting an overview of the need for structural welding skills and the importance of formal training to match...


May 5, 2025

In this episode, Sam Street interviews Darrell Jacobs, CEO of the Motor Trade Association of South Australia and Northern Territory, about a number of topics relating to MTA's work and training of apprentices.

We start our discussion by reviewing how the closure of the TAFE which taught Trade and Panel resulted in MTA...