Sale expected to attract interest from other coatings companies along with private equity firms. BASF is reported to have started the process to sell its coatings business that could value the business unit at €6 billion ($6.8 billion) that produces automotive OEM and refinish coatings along with decorative paints. As CollisionWeek reported in February, BASF […]
AkzoNobel Launches Vehicle Refinish Roadshow Across Europe
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes is launching a multi-country roadshow across Europe starting today in Madrid, Spain. The From Start to Refinish: The Productivity Drive 2025 initiative will visit 12 countries across major European markets with approximately 40 stops, concluding in the United Kingdom on June 26. The roadshow will showcase the company’s newest products, including the […]
AkzoNobel Launches Next-Generation Waterborne Basecoat in North America
AkzoNobel announced today the North American launch of Sikkens Autowave Optima, a new generation waterborne basecoat for vehicle refinishing. The product, which was first introduced in select European, Middle East, and African markets earlier this year, aims to enhance sustainability while significantly improving body shop productivity. The new basecoat technology delivers up to 50% faster […]
AkzoNobel Forms Partnership with Collision Vision Software Platform
AkzoNobel has announced a new strategic collaboration with Collision Vision, a software platform that helps collision repair shops manage industry compliance requirements. The platform connects collision shops with industry providers and offers a centralized view of OEM training and certification status, tool compliance, and health and safety services. “We are excited to collaborate with AkzoNobel […]
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Teams with BBVA to Accelerate Net Zero Strategies for Sustainable Repair Network Partners in Spain
AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes has signed a collaboration agreement with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) to provide Sustainable Repair Network partners with customized financial products to help accelerate their transition towards more sustainable body shop operations. AkzoNobel’s certified Sustainable Repair Network partners in Spain will benefit from BBVA’s tailored approach to investments in sustainable technologies with […]
AkzoNobel Introduces a New Generation Waterborne Basecoat
Launching first in select EMEA markets, followed by North America. AkzoNobel announced the launch of Autowave Optima, the new generation one-stop application waterborne basecoat that supports bodyshops in delivering the perfect combination of productivity and sustainability while providing the quality and performance for which AkzoNobel’s premium basecoats are renowned. The product is launching first in […]
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Extends Partnership with LV= General Insurance in the UK to Supply Collision Repair Network
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes announced it has extended its partnership with LV= General Insurance (LV=), which is part of Allianz, for five years, underscoring the value of AkzoNobel’s sustainable products within the Sikkens portfolio and the benefits they bring to the LV= and Allianz collision repair networks, comprising over 400 collision repair shops across the UK. […]
AkzoNobel Announces €3 Million Investment in Global Automotive Training Centre Network
AkzoNobel announced it has embarked on a €3 million ($3.17 million) global program to expand and upgrade its network of Automotive Training Centres (ATCs) to further upskill painters, bodyshop managers and OEM engineers on a new generation of coatings and technologies to support the industry in delivering a more sustainable future. AkzoNobel is equipping its […]
Marya Salim Named Head of Marketing for AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings North America
AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) announced that Marya Salim has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director for its North America Automotive & Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit, reporting to John Griffin, North America Regional Director, and Commercial Director of ASC. In her new role, Marya is responsible for all marketing activities for AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinish, Commercial […]
AkzoNobel Launches New Automotive Training Centre in Belgium
First to harness hydrogen power spray booth. AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has invested in a new Automotive Training Centre (ATC) in Belgium to further upskill existing painters, body shop managers and OEM engineers on a new generation of coatings and technologies to support the industry in delivering a more sustainable future. The ATC in Belgium […]
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