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Rochelle Schuette Named Digital Transformation Manager at AkzoNobel

October 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced that Rochelle Schuette is appointed Digital Transformation Manager for its North America Vehicle Refinish business unit. Rochelle joined AkzoNobel in 2019 and has made significant contributions to AkzoNobel’s digital offering, particularly as it pertains to the customer digital journey. Her primary focus to date has been Carbeat, AkzoNobel’s patented, intuitive […]

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AkzoNobel Adds Four UK Collision Repair Businesses to Sustainable Repair Network

August 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Four more major vehicle refinishes businesses, Pennings, Alton Cars, Veetec and Impact are joining AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network, a program launched last year to help customers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region become more sustainable and efficient. All new businesses to the Network have achieved a Level 1 Certification, demonstrating their ongoing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Network Affiliations, Sustainability, United Kingdom

AkzoNobel Announces Two U.S. Vehicle Refinishes Leadership Appointments

August 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel today announced that effective immediately, Robert Tsas is appointed as National Fleet Manager for its U.S. Vehicle Refinishes business. Tsas has held various roles within AkzoNobel, most recently as East Region Fleet Manager. Robert has over 32 years of dedicated service at AkzoNobel and has held key roles in sales and marketing. Also effective […]

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Casey Wallace Named Business Development Director at Certified Collision Group

June 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) announced Casey Wallace joined the organization as Business Development Director, effective June 1.  Wallace brings 26 years’ experience from both the distribution and manufacturing segments of the collision repair industry. Throughout his career Wallace has consistently demonstrated the ability to execute sales and development strategies delivering strong results. Over […]

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AkzoNobel Italy Site Achieves Highest Automotive Industry Quality Certification

May 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it has been rewarded with automotive industry recognition for the company’s powder coatings site in Como, Italy. The site – which recently completed a major capacity expansion – has received International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 certification. Awarded following an extensive third-party audit, it recognizes the highest levels of product quality and customer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Certification, Europe, Italy, Powder Coatings

Brian Martin Named North America Business Development Manager at AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings

April 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced that Brian Martin has joined its Automotive & Specialty Coatings division as Business Development Manager for North America. Martin reports directly to Dan Carranza, Sales Director Automotive & Specialty Coatings – USA and Mexico. “AkzoNobel is committed to attracting top talent and we are thrilled to have Brian on board,” says Carranza. “Brian’s […]

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AkzoNobel Invests in Dutch Research Labs

April 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Two new research labs are being built by AkzoNobel at its Sassenheim, Netherland site to further propel the company’s product development. Work is about to start on building a technology center for Powder Coatings, while a new polymer lab has just opened which will develop innovative resin technologies for all the company’s businesses. The total […]

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AkzoNobel Announces Refinish+ Digital Platform

March 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel today announced Refinish+, a new digital platform developed for body shops to help streamline operations, improve efficiency, and increase profitability. Refinish+ provides body shops with seamless access, and one single sign on, to AkzoNobel’s full suite of digital tools including AkzoNobel’s cloud-based color retrieval application MIXIT, its state-of- the-art body shop production workflow application […]

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AkzoNobel Partners with Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts as First Retail Outlets Offering Modern Classikk Paint Line

March 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced the Modern Classikk by Kindig paint line is now available for purchase at select Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts stores nationwide. AkzoNobel’s ultra-premium Sikkens basecoat technology manufactured at the company’s plant in Pontiac, Mich., paired with colors designed by Dave Kindig of Kindig-It Design and television show Bitchin’ Rides, creates the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Auto Parts, Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, CARQUEST, Dave Kindig

AkzoNobel Opens New Coatings Plant in Pakistan

February 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) announced the opening of a new €26 million ($28.1 million) manufacturing plant with its own forest in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The 25-acre site, which has facilities for making decorative paint, wood finishes, automotive and specialty coatings, coil coatings and protective coatings, will help to meet increasing customer demand across a variety of markets. […]

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