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 […]
Brian Martin Named North America Business Development Manager at AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings
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 […]
AkzoNobel Invests in Dutch Research Labs
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 […]
AkzoNobel Announces Refinish+ Digital Platform
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 […]
AkzoNobel Partners with Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts as First Retail Outlets Offering Modern Classikk Paint Line
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 […]
AkzoNobel Opens New Coatings Plant in Pakistan
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. […]
AkzoNobel Announces Automotive & Specialty Coatings Leadership Changes
AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced that John Griffin, Regional Director Americas Automotive & Specialty Coatings has assumed responsibility for AkzoNobel’s Global Film business in addition to his current responsibilities. The company has also made some adjustments to the U.S. Vehicle Refinishes Sales organizational structure and effective immediately. Dan Carranza is promoted to Sales Director, Vehicle […]
AkzoNobel Joins Innovation Program to Solve Societal Challenges
More than 82 companies, businesses and social organizations, including AkzoNobel (AMS: AKZA; OTCMKTS: AKZOY) are involved in a major Dutch research program focused on developing new technologies that will help solve some of today’s societal challenges. Seven broad consortia have been established as part of the government-funded “Perspectief” program, with AkzoNobel set to play a […]
AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint Agree Not to Proceed with Africa Acquisition
AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint announced have mutually agreed not to proceed with the company’s previously announced acquisition of Kansai’s paints and coatings activities in Africa. Commenting on the decision, AkzoNobel CEO, Greg Poux-Guillaume, said, “It’s disappointing that this intended acquisition cannot move forward, but we remain committed to our strong businesses and leading brands in […]
AkzoNobel 24-hour Challenge to Accelerate Repair Industry Carbon Reduction November 21-22 in Amsterdam
AkzoNobel (AMS: AKZA; OTCMKTS: AKZOY) announced an initiative to reduce the collective carbon footprint of the vehicle repair industry will take place in November. The Vehicle Repair (VR) Sustainability Challenge brings together strategic partners from across the entire vehicle repair value chain, including insurance companies, fleet and lease companies, body shops and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). […]
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