AkzoNobel Receives Approval from American Honda and Acura for All Warranty Repair in the US
AkzoNobel and its brands Sikkens and Lesonal have been named approved paint lines to be used by anyone performing paint repairs paid for by American Honda.
AkzoNobel Names Thierry Vanlancker Future Head of Specialty Chemicals
Vanlancker will succeed Werner Fuhrmann, who has decided to retire from the company next year after 37 years of service.
AkzoNobel Joins Industry Leaders for 2016 NACE | CARS Panel Discussion on Sustainability
This program marked a milestone in the road to bringing awareness and entrenching sustainability and sustainable business practices into the collision repair industry.
Human Power Team Aims to Break Records with the Help of AkzoNobel
Hopes of a swift return to world-best ranking for Human Power Team (HPT), Delft and Amsterdam have been boosted by confirmation that AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has renewed its sponsorship.
AkzoNobel First to Enter 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race
Paint manufacturer joins forces with Dutch sailor Simeon Tienpont to form team AkzoNobel, with the goal of winning the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race safely and sustainably.
Women’s Industry Network Accepts ‘WIN Technology Initiative Founders Sponsorship’ from AkzoNobel
The $12,500 donation will enable WIN to achieve one of its key strategic initiatives for 2016: moving the organization to a technology platform that can support all of its current and future needs.
AkzoNobel Releases MIXIT Color Web Application
Application provides a quick and easy way for body shops to find the color they want, using a search function that fits all possible keywords, in any language, and even includes suggestions.
Application Deadline Approaching for Ultimate Collision Education Makeover Grant
All high school and college collision school programs are encouraged to apply, and the winning schools will be announced during SEMA 2016.
AkzoNobel Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Acoat Selected Body Shop Network
AkzoNobel pioneered the idea of a premium body shop network in the 1970s when it established Acoat Selected as a business improvement program for customers of Sikkens.
Collision Repair Education Foundation, AkzoNobel Open Applications for Sustainability Challenge Grant
Schools are invited to submit proposals for applying continuous improvement and sustainability principles that improve the processes in the school’s body shop or improve the way the shop interacts and impacts the community.
AkzoNobel Confirms Offer to Acquire BASF’s Industrial Coatings Business
The business supplies products for a number of end uses, including coil, furniture foil and panel coatings, wind energy and general industry, and commercial transport.
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Reveals 2016 Distributor Council
The Distributor Council is a legacy activity of Vehicle Refinishes that spans its 30-year history in North America.