AkzoNobel rejects unsolicited offer for merger, announces a review of strategic options for possible separation of its Specialty Chemicals business. AkzoNobel announced today that it rejected an unsolicited offer from PPG to form a combined company that AkzoNobel says undervalued its business. AkzoNobel confirmed it received an unsolicited proposal from PPG for a public offer […]
AkzoNobel Completes Acquisition of BASF’s Industrial Coatings Business
AkzoNobel announced it has finalized the acquisition of BASF’s global Industrial Coatings business that was announced in February. The industrial coatings business supplies a range of products for industries including construction, domestic appliances, wind energy and commercial transport. The transaction includes relevant technologies, patents and trademarks, as well as two manufacturing plants in the United […]
Uni-Select Acquires Guelph Paint and Bumper
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the acquisition of Guelph Paint and Bumper Supplies Inc. by its FinishMaster Canada Inc. subsidiary. Guelph Paint and Bumper distributes auto body supplies, automotive paint refinish and related products in Guelph, Ontario. This acquisition broadens Uni-Select’s presence in the Ontario market Area. The location will be re-branded to use the FinishMaster […]
AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat Selected Summer Conference Celebrates 40th and 25th Anniversaries
The Intercontinental Hotel of Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga. was the setting for a double anniversary celebration – the 40th anniversary of the AkzoNobel Acoat Selected network of premium collision repair shops globally and 25th anniversary in North America. AkzoNobel launched its premium body shop network in the 1970’s when it established Acoat Selected as a business improvement […]
AkzoNobel Receives American Honda Approval
American Honda Motor Company has recently released a service bulletin naming AkzoNobel and its brands Sikkens and Lesonal as approved paint lines to be used by anyone performing paint repairs paid for by American Honda. “It is a huge honor to once again receive a vote of trust and confidence from American Honda Motor Company […]
AkzoNobel Joins Industry Leaders for NACE|CARS Panel on Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair
A panel discussion sponsored by The Coalition for a Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair which includes AkzoNobel and a number of other industry leaders, was held during NACE|CARS 2016. This program marked a milestone in the road to bringing awareness and entrenching sustainability and sustainable business practices into the collision repair industry. The initiative […]
AkzoNobel Supports Human Power Team Effort to Break 140 km/h Barrier in Nevada
Hopes of a swift return to world-best ranking for the Human Power Team (HPT) Delft and Amsterdam from the Netherlands have been boosted by the renewal of AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business sponsorship. Up until 2015, HPT Delft and Amsterdam had won the men’s category in the World Human Powered Speed Challenge for four years in a […]
AkzoNobel Presents WIN with Technology Initiative Founder’s Sponsorship
In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Industry Network (WIN), AkzoNobel presented the organization with a $12,500 “WIN Technology Initiative Founder’s Sponsorship.” As a method of ensuring that WIN is able to sustain and grow its mission of engaging women in the collision repair industry, AkzoNobel has provided the initial […]
AkzoNobel Launches Color Software with Real-Time Updates
AkzoNobel announced that with its recently released MIXIT web application it will provide real-time updates for color software – and support searching in Chinese. The new color web application can be accessed at www.MIXITcloud.com and supports users of any of AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinishes brands, including Sikkens, Lesonal, Wanda, Sikkens Autocoat BT and U-TECH. “MIXIT is […]
Collision Repair School Makeover and AkzoNobel Sustainability Grant Application Deadlines June 3
The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s annual Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant application and the AkzoNobel Sustainability Challenge Grant application are both due in one month on June 3, 2016. All high school and college collision school programs are encouraged to apply, and the winning schools for both awards will be announced during SEMA 2016. […]