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Gregoire Poux-Guillaume to Become AkzoNobel’s New Chief Executive Officer on November 1

June 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

AkzoNobel announced that Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of November 1. He will succeed Thierry Vanlancker, who has been CEO and member of the Board of Management since 2017, and whose term of office is coming to an end. Gregoire (52), a French national, is an international business […]

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AkzoNobel Acquires African Paints and Coatings Business from Kansai Paint

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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

AkzoNobel’s Tim Ronak Joins CIECA Board

May 20, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CIECA announced yesterday that Tim Ronak, senior services consultant for AkzoNobel, joined CIECA’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately. He will be representing the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). “I’m excited to be part of the CIECA Board of Trustees and help develop and promote the next generation of industry standards,” said Ronak. “Without a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Board of Trustees, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, People, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

AkzoNobel Delivers Double-Digit Revenue Growth in First Quarter

April 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pricing in line with raw material inflation. Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY) revenue was €2,525 million ($2,737 million) up 12% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to last year and 10% higher in constant currencies, driven by strong pricing, up 17%. Pricing initiatives more than offset the increase of raw material and other variable […]

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AkzoNobel and Microsoft Partner on Quantum Computing

April 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel and Microsoft have teamed up to explore how quantum computing could help fast track the development of high-performance and more sustainable paints and coatings. Scientists from both parties will co-develop what will effectively be a virtual laboratory. The aim is to conduct experiments using quantum computing and other Microsoft Azure cloud services. Quantum chemical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, Microsoft

AkzoNobel and Paint the Future Award Startups Sign Letters of Intent

March 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Less than 24 hours after winning Paint the Future awards, three startups have already signed their letters of intent to continue working together on sustainable business opportunities with AkzoNobel. It’s the next step of a continuing collaborative innovation journey. The startups had the unique opportunity to explore their solutions with their mentors and industry experts […]

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AASP/NJ to Host Overcoming Insurer Objections Virtual Training Event February 16

January 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tim Ronak, senior services consultant of AkzoNobel Performance Coatings, is next up in the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) training schedule, presenting Overcoming Insurer Objections to Payment for Requested Procedures via Zoom on Wednesday, February 16 from 6-8 p.m. (EST). Rapidly evolving construction of modern-day vehicles, embedded with critical safety and ADAS technology, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, AkzoNobel, New Jersey, Webinars

AkzoNobel Commits to Supporting Women in Collision Repair

November 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Striving to become the global leader in paints and coatings, it is only fitting that AkzoNobel encourages all employees to show their true colors and works to foster an inclusive environment that prioritizes acceptance and continued development. With an internal toolkit that explains diversity and inclusion and how to truly attain it in the workforce, […]

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AkzoNobel Launches New Wanda Waterborne Basecoat System

November 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes North America announced the launch of Wandabase WB Plus, a state-of-the-art waterborne basecoat system with superior coverage and control, and industry- leading color accuracy. Designed to deliver exceptional performance, this updated waterborne basecoat system from the Wanda brand provides outstanding coverage and metallic control, and a flawless finish backed by more than […]

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AkzoNobel Formalizes Membership of Responsible Mica Initiative

October 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel has formalized its membership of the Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI), having been one of the founding members when it was launched in 2017. Used in a wide range of industries, mica minerals are mined extensively in India, where a variety of factors contribute to poor working conditions, including the use of child labor. The […]

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