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AkzoNobel Announces Automotive & Specialty Coatings Leadership Changes

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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AkzoNobel Joins Innovation Program to Solve Societal Challenges

January 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Sustainability

AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint Agree Not to Proceed with Africa Acquisition

November 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Africa, AkzoNobel, Kansai Paint

AkzoNobel 24-hour Challenge to Accelerate Repair Industry Carbon Reduction November 21-22 in Amsterdam

November 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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). […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Netherlands, Sustainability

AkzoNobel Create First Bio-Based Interior Coating for KIA Motors

November 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

KIA Motors is using bio-based paint supplied by AkzoNobel for the inside of its new EV9 electric SUV. It’s the first time the vehicle manufacturer has specified an interior bio-based coating. Two kinds of bio-rosin, a solid form of resin, have been used to create the product, one extracted from rapeseed, the other from pine […]

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AkzoNobel Completes Acquisition of Chinese Decorative Paints Business

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it has completed the acquisition of the Chinese Decorative Paints business of Sherwin-Williams that had been announced in April. The acquisition will further boost the company’s position in China and will allow the company further market segmentation and reinforce its position outside of the premium segment. The business has an annual revenue of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, China, Sherwin-Williams

AkzoNobel Reports Second Quarter Sales of €2.741 Billion

July 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sales were down 4% compared to last year, but up 3% in constant currencies. Company increases financial guidance for full year. Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY) reported revenue of €2.741 billion ($3.023 billion) in the second quarter, down 4% on unfavorable exchange rates but up 3% in constant currencies compared to the second quarter of […]

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AkzoNobel Unveils Mural at the Pontiac Transportation Museum

July 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) celebrated Independence Day by unveiling a mural at the new Pontiac, Michigan Transportation Museum. The museum is expected to open later this year and will honor the industrialization of this community and the many people whose work inspired these efforts. Through the museum’s existing and growing collections, they will help educate and inspire […]

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AkzoNobel Introduces Sustainable Repair Network in Europe

June 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced a new program to help vehicle refinish and collision repair centers in Europe reduce their carbon footprint. By certifying the operations of its customers, AkzoNobel will partner with them to help measure, monitor and improve CO2 emissions. It will leverage its position in sustainability to deliver the tools, knowledge, support and experience for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Certification, Emissions, Europe, Sustainability

AkzoNobel Expands Kindig Partnership

June 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinish North America today announced the expansion of its partnership with Dave Kindig. Originating in November 2016, the partnership now expands to June 2027. In an exciting twist, Dave Kindig is now brand ambassador for AkzoNobel’s flagship Sikkens brand in North America in addition to the Modern Classikk by Kindig paint line. “I’m […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, Dave Kindig

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