Single Mother Receives Refurbished Buick Regal from Zara’s Collision
Princess Kizer and her 2-year-old son are in the driver’s seat this Christmas courtesy of Zara’s Collision Center’s Benevolence Program. Kizer was presented a completely refurbished 1999 Buick Regal this week during a luncheon ceremony at Zara’s facility. Kizer and her son, Tavon, are former residents of Contact Ministries. She is employed by the Springfield
AkzoNobel Benevolence Program Thrives in 12th Year; Gift of Transportation Eases Life for 33 Families
As economies in the U.S. and Canada begin to slowly rekindle, the lives of 33 families were made a little easier this year with gifts of transportation. These gifts are the result of collision repair centers that are members of AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Benevolence Program, as well as individuals who choose to share their
AkzoNobel Rolls Out Tool for Designing Shop Literature
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas is introducing a new opportunity for building awareness and bringing more business to members of the Sikkens Acoat selected collision repair network. Acoat selected e-Print, which AkzoNobel says is a unique innovation in literature design and production, will enable businesses to better navigate many of the logistical barriers that exist today
AkzoNobel National Performance Group Meeting Offers Sustainable Solutions for Collision Repair
AkzoNobel says 160 attendees representing 140 businesses from both car and commercial sectors gathered Feb. 17-19 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Ft. Worth, Texas, for the Sikkens Acoat selected Winter National Performance Group meeting (NPG). This meeting marked the 16th annual gathering. It is the first of two NPG events annually hosted by AkzoNobel.
AkzoNobel Benevolence Program Gives Over Three Dozen Families Transportation
Collision centers across the United States and Canada are sharing the gift of transportation with 37 families and community members during the 11th annual AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Benevolence Program, being held Dec. 8 through 15. The Benevolence Program is a community service endeavor sponsored by AkzoNobel and conducted by collision repair centers that are
Single Mother of Two Receives Refurbished Buick from Zara’s Collision
A single mother of two who was once homeless was given help in balancing family obligations and work just in time for Christmas by Springfield, Ill.-based Zara’s Collision Center. Katherine Cutler, along with daughter Nakisha, 3, and son Isaiah, 2, were presented a completely refurbished 1998 Buick Regal and other gifts at a Dec. 9
Sikkens and Lesonal Get Worldwide Approval from GM
General Motors (GM) has approved the use of Sikkens and Lesonal products from AkzoNobel Car Refinishes for the coming year for GM warranty repair work around the globe. The approval renews an existing relationship covering selected Sikkens and Lesonal systems and extends it to two new products in 2010: Sikkens Autoclear Superior 250 for the
AkzoNobel Hosts Business Forum with OEM Collision Repair Experts
Following one of the most tumultuous years in the history of the automotive industry, three of the industry’s leading automotive manufacturers shared their insights of the future at the recent AkzoNobel Acoat selected annual business forum. In a presentation titled “Auto Manufacturer’s New Reality and its Impact on the Collision Repair Industry,” Toyota, Ford and
ALLDATA Signs National Account Agreement with AkzoNobel
ALLDATA LLC has entered into a national account agreement with AkzoNobel Coatings. Under this agreement, collision repair shops affiliated with the AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected program will receive pricing incentives to subscribe to ALLDATA Collision. "ALLDATA Collision and AkzoNobel are both concerned with helping our customers and members perform to the highest standards," said Wayne
AkzoNobel chosen for Honda and Acura Collision Parts Program
American Honda, representing both Honda and Acura brands, has chosen AkzoNobel and its Acoat selected Verified Repair Network (ASVRN) to support the manufacturer’s Collision Parts Body Shop Recognition Program. This status is given as a result of AkzoNobel’s ability to provide participating Honda and Acura dealerships the opportunity to: • Participate in Performance