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AkzoNobel Supports Collision Repair Career Outreach Effort at NACE Automechanika

August 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel is a main sponsor of two events at next week’s NACE Automechanika show in Atlanta, Ga. designed to help ease the collision repair industry employee shortage. The events include the Career Connection Panel, and the I-CAR Rockin’ Rides Reception, which benefits the Collision Repair Education Foundation. “Right now, there is a critical shortage of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Atlanta, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, NACE Automechanika

AkzoNobel’s Dave Smith Passes Away

June 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced that Dave Smith, Regional Sales Leader for the U.S. East Market, passed away May 28. In a statement, the paint system manufacturer said: It is with great sadness that AkzoNobel announces the death of our dear friend and colleague, Dave Smith, who passed away on May 28, 2018. Dave was much respected by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Obituary

AkzoNobel and Mercedes-Benz China Announce Supplier Agreement

May 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel has become the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China, the country’s leading luxury auto brand. The agreement means the company has become a certified supplier of vehicle refinishes to more than 50 auto companies in China over the last 20 years. “Becoming the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China shows […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, Approvals, China, Mercedes-Benz

AkzoNobel Sells it Specialty Chemicals The Carlyle Group and GIC for $12.5 Billion

March 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel today announced the sale of its Specialty Chemicals business to private equity firm The Carlyle Group and GIC Pte. Ltd., Singapore’s sovereign-wealth fund, for €10.1 billion ($12.5 billion). The sale, part of the plan announced last spring, to split the company into two units with one focusing on Paints and Coatings, and the other Specialty […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Carlyle Group

Axalta and Nippon Paint End Acquisition Talks

December 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) yesterday confirmed that its previously announced discussions on a possible acquisition by Nippon Paint have ended. According to Axalta, Nippon Paint’s Board of Directors were unwilling to meet Axalta’s expectations regarding the value of the company and assume the financial leverage necessary for the deal. “Axalta is a premier company in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems, Nippon Paint

AkzoNobel Shareholders Approve Separation of Specialty Chemicals Business

November 30, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Akzo Nobel N.V. (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) shareholders today approved the separation of its Specialty Chemicals business as part of its strategy to create two focused, high performing businesses; Paints and Coatings and Specialty Chemicals. The approval came during its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held today. AkzoNobel intends to return the vast majority of the net proceeds from […]

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Axalta Confirms Acquisition Discussions with Nippon Paint

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following closely on the announcement that it had ended talks with AkzoNobel on a possible merger, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) confirmed Wednesday, November 22 it has entered into discussions with Nippon Paint over a possible sale to the Japan-based coatings manufacturer. In a statement released Wednesday Axalta confirmed the discussions saying “Axalta today confirmed that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems, Nippon Paint

AkzoNobel and Axalta End Merger Discussions Without Agreement

November 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Axalta

AkzoNobel N.V. (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) and Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced this afternoon that they have ended their discussion into a possible merger without an agreement to combine the companies. On October 30, both AkzoNobel and Axalta confirmed they were engaged in discussions into a possible “merger of equals” of the two global coatings companies. According to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems

AkzoNobel Opens Training Centre in Dubai

November 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel has opened its first regional Application Training Center in Dubai. The new facility will offer advanced training programs for AkzoNobel customers, enabling them to build capacity and deepen their knowledge of paints and coatings. It will focus in particular on OEMs and refinishers in industries as diverse as automotive and rail, aerospace, and consumer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Dubai, Openings, Training Center

AkzoNobel Launches Digital Workflow Tool

November 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Carbeat

AkzoNobel announced a new digital tool, Carbeat, that offers collision repair facilities simpler workflows and easier access to information by giving a real-time overview of the repair process. This information is then made available to managers, team leaders, technicians and third parties, which in turn creates improved transparency and communication. The application is deployed on […]

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