The Intercontinental Hotel of Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga. was the setting for a double anniversary celebration – the 40th anniversary of the AkzoNobel Acoat Selected network of premium collision repair shops globally and 25th anniversary in North America.
AkzoNobel launched its premium body shop network in the 1970’s when it established Acoat Selected as a business improvement program for users of Sikkens, one of AkzoNobel’s premium vehicle refinishes brands. Acoat Selected has members throughout the world, with both independently owned body shops and multi-shop organizations that are all recognized as repair industry leaders focused on advancing their own performance as