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 […]
DCR Systems and National Coatings and Supplies Announce Partnership
NCS will provide AkzoNobel paint and 3M products to all DCR Systems locations, assist with network expansion to auto dealer community. DCR Systems announced a partnership with National Coatings and Supplies (NCS), the Paint, Body and Equipment (PBE) distributor with an established national presence. As part of the new arrangement, NCS will provide AkzoNobel paint […]
Michelle Sullivan Appointed U.S. Sales Director at AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel today announced that Michelle Sullivan is appointed Sales Director for its Vehicle Refinish (VR) US-East Region effective August 1. Michelle reports directly to John Griffin, Regional Commercial Director – AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings, Americas, and President – AkzoNobel, Inc. In her new role, Michelle is responsible for leading sales efforts across all VR […]
AkzoNobel and Sikkens Extend Partnership with Mercedes-Benz in China and Indonesia
Mercedes-Benz and AkzoNobel have agreed to extend their partnership agreement for another four years. It means the company will continue to be a recommended supplier of vehicle refinish products and services in China and a preferred partner in Indonesia. The deal was confirmed after extensive testing and analysis of the product assortments and services provided […]
AkzoNobel Sets Carbon Reduction Target to Tackle Climate Change
AkzoNobel is following up on its commitment to setting science-based sustainability targets by announcing carbon reduction targets for the full value chain. AkzoNobel’s target is to reduce carbon emissions for the whole value chain by 42% by 2030 versus a 2020 baseline. This will apply to the company’s own operations, as well as its partners, such […]
AkzoNobel Reports Revenue Up 26% in Second Quarter
Revenue was also up 8% from Q2 2019 in constant currencies. AkzoNobel reported revenue of €2.511 billion ($2.96 billion) up 26% from the second quarter of 2020 impacted by the pandemic. The result was also 29% higher in constant currencies, with volumes up 26%, mainly due to strong end market demand. According to the company, […]
AkzoNobel Launches 2021 Paint the Future Startup Challenge
AkzoNobel announced the launch of its Paint the Future global startup challenge for 2021. Startups have until July 20 to submit their ingenious solutions to Paint the Future. All submissions will receive feedback from industry experts. Selected finalists will be invited to a collaboration event in late 2021. Winners will be offered partnership agreements to […]
AkzoNobel Launches Acoat Selected Digital Training Platform
Services team pays homage to beloved colleague. AkzoNobel announced the launch of its new Acoat Selected digital training platform containing business services content relevant to end-user customers. This training content was previously only available to Sikkens customers through face-to-face instruction by a services consultant at the customer location. The digital platform is now available to […]
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Launches New Rapid Cure Sikkens Clearcoat
AkzoNobel today announced the launch of Sikkens Autoclear Xpress Clearcoat, the latest development in rapid cure technology from AkzoNobel. Containing unique, hyper-cure resin technology, Autoclear Xpress covers in 1.5 coats with no flash in between, is out of dust in as little as 10 minutes and can be polished in 50 minutes. Designed to accelerate […]
AkzoNobel Opens New High-Tech Instructional Center
AkzoNobel announced the grand opening of its new national meeting and instructional center complete with ultra-high-tech audio-visual equipment to help those virtually attending meetings or training feel like they’re right in the room. The idea for this new, high-tech hybrid training center came from AkzoNobel’s Michael Kuntz, who is responsible for employee, distributor and end-user […]
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