There were representatives from the insurance industry, the vehicle security industry and repairers. Together with showcasing Thatcham's work, the show also highlighted and promoted discussion on the current issues facing the industry, reinforced by a comprehensive seminar programme which ran across the two days. Kitemark scheme There was a heavy emphasis this year on the high-profile Thatcham/ BSI Kitemark scheme. As the most important initiative in crash repair for a number of years, there were two seminars and a stand dedicated to the standard. Also complementing the Kitemark display, demonstrations in the Thatcham Village highlighted to visitors some of the challenges of repairing today's modern vehicles using an Audi A6 and Vauxhall Corsa bodyshell. Meanwhile, in its Crash Laboratory, Thatcham hosted its first fleet briefing. Aimed at fleet managers and decision makers, this all day session was designed to convey some of Thatcham's expert advice and guidance on the most topical aspects of running a fleet of cars. The fleet briefing brought out some important issues surrounding duty of care to drivers, reducing running costs and ensuring a safe quality of vehicle repair. While this briefing was the first time Thatcham had engaged directly with the fleet industry, it is certainly an area where the research centre's recent work, particularly in vehicle safety and standards of repair can have a major impact. The success of this briefing has now opened the way for continued communication with this important segment. Celebrating success Elsewhere in the show the message on both days was about celebrating success. This started in earnest on the Wednesday morning with the British Insurance Car Security Awards. The winning vehicles in 14 categories – now including an Innovation Award and an overall Manufacturers Award, won by Audi, were unveiled. This was the British insurance industry's opportunity to applaud the strides that vehicle manufacturers have made this year in vehicle security. On the second day of the show the emphasis was on celebrating the success of people as more than 40 young apprentices graduated in front of senior representatives of the crash repair industry, employers, friends and family. More than 100 guests saw the youngsters, who have achieved their apprenticeship in the panel, paint and MET (fitter) disciplines, formally receive their certificates from Thatcham's chief executive Peter Roberts. Meanwhile across both days young and more experienced technicians were in the Thatcham Training Centre competing in both the Thatcham/Bodyshop Craft Awards and the Estimator of the Year competitions.