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AkzoNobel Acquires African Paints and Coatings Business from Kansai Paint

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it is strengthening its African footprint after reaching an agreement with Kansai Paint to acquire its paints and coatings activities in the region. Completion, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected during the course of 2023. Present in 12 countries in Africa, Kansai Paint has regional consolidated revenue of around €280 million […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Africa, AkzoNobel, Kansai Paint

IAA Announces New Global Market Alliance Auction Center in Ghana

March 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced a new market alliance agreement with Boacon Autos in the country of Ghana. A new IAA Auction Center there will complement the existing location in Lagos, Nigeria. Staff at these physical centers will help buyers learn about IAA and submit bids, as well as receive assistance with transportation, shipping, custom […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, Insurance Auto Auctions, Openings

IBISConnect Africa Online Event July 23

June 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

IBISConnect Africa 2020

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) announced IBISConnect Africa 2020 – a live, interactive, online event to be broadcast between 10.00 and 13.00 South Africa Standard Time (4-7 a.m. EDT) on Thursday, July 23. IBIS has embraced the opportunities of the new digital era to develop and present to its African and worldwide audience a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, International Bodyshop Industry Symposium, Webinar

PPG Launches Automated Paint Mixing System in Europe, Middle East and Africa

July 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Moonwalk

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of its Moonwalk automated paint mixing system for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) automotive refinish industry. The self-contained system brings a new level of speed, precision, quality and color consistency to the body shop mixing process. The MoonWalk system is sized to fit all mixing rooms […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, EMEA, Europe, Middle East, PPG Industries

Axalta Opens Refinish Customer Training Center in South Africa

July 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced the official opening of its new Refinish Training Center in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.  The 1000 square meter (10,764 sq. ft.) training center, that was announced last year, is home to Axalta’s global refinish brands Spies Hecker, Standox, Duxone, Challenger and Nason Finishes. In addition to space for theoretical training, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, Axalta Coating Systems, Openings, South Africa, Training Center

Axalta Opens New Refinish Office and Training Facility in South Africa

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta South Africa

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the opening of its new South African central office in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, which is dedicated to automotive refinish coatings technology. Hannes Kloppers, Country Business Leader for Axalta in South Africa, says, “This is an exciting time for Axalta in South Africa and marks a huge milestone not only for us […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, Axalta Coating Systems, Openings, South Africa, Training Center

Axalta Receives BMW Approval for Spies Hecker and Standox in EMEA

August 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced that BMW AG has renewed its approval for 2016 of both Spies Hecker and Standox. The agreements with the two brands refinish technologies, including comprehensive technical body shop support and targeted training, across BMW AG’s service network in 39 countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia-Pacific. Jürgen […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, Asia, Axalta Coating Systems, BMW, Europe, Middle East

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