Five enterprising companies have embarked on a new innovation journey with AkzoNobel after their inventive ideas were selected as part of the company’s Paint the Future supplier collaboration program. Agreements are now in place with the five successful participants following the inaugural event held last November – which subsequently led to 115 compelling submissions. The […]
AkzoNobel Provides Business Update as it Weathers COVID-19 Storm
As the global pandemic continues to evolve, AkzoNobel in a statement today announced it remains focused on ensuring employee health and safety and maintaining business continuity. The company said the steps taken to continue serving customers and rapidly reduce costs are proving successful, while at the same time keeping the organization intact and able to […]
AkzoNobel Expands Sikkens Online Resources for U.S. Market
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes today announced that it has launched a Sikkens Vehicle Refinishes website specific to the United States market. “We are excited to provide a direct, online resource for products available in the United States,” says John Eubanks, Marketing Manager for AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Americas. “Previously, customers could access this information through the global […]
AkzoNobel Approved by BMW in 44 Countries
The BMW Group has approved AkzoNobel as a supplier of automotive refinish products and services to a large part of its distribution network around the world. The deal came into effect on February 1. Covering 44 countries, the agreement means that the company’s premium Sikkens and Lesonal brands are now approved for paint repairs of […]
AkzoNobel’s Carbeat Collision Repair Workflow Solution Receives U.S. Patent
Carbeat, AkzoNobel’s digital body shop workflow control solution that enables automotive body repair shops to track their work in production and thus operate more efficiently, has been awarded an industry patent. United States Patent No. 10,289,101 protects the system’s intellectual property. The U.S. Patent Office found the Carbeat system inventive based on several features, including […]
AkzoNobel Announces Dave Smith Achievement Award Recipient
Nearing the one-year anniversary of his passing, AkzoNobel has chosen to memorialize legendary and respected industry leader Dave Smith by creating the Dave Smith Achievement Award. The inaugural award was presented this week to Catherine Mathewson, an aspiring collision repair professional, at the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition, held May 28-29, 2019, in Halifax, Nova […]
AkzoNobel Announces Second Quarter 2019 Collision Repair Training Opportunities
AkzoNobel has released its second quarter 2019 line-up of vehicle refinishing training courses. Covering topics such as Sikkens color tinting, health and safety best practices, and more, these complimentary courses are designed to help current and future collision repair technicians advance their careers by staying ahead of industry trends. “Technology has made a major impact […]
AkzoNobel Becomes I-CAR Sustaining Partner
AkzoNobel is one of the first paint suppliers to become an I-CAR Sustaining Partner. “Technology is playing a bigger role in our industry, and that means we need well-trained technicians who can deliver safer, higher-quality repairs,” says Don Shearer, AkzoNobel Technical Service Manager, Automotive Coatings. “Through our path-yielding partnership with I-CAR, we are supercharging the […]
AkzoNobel and National Auto Body Council Merge Vehicle Donation Programs
This holiday season, even more people in need and the organizations that help them are getting support for getting around, thanks to the merger of two recycled vehicle donation programs programs. AkzoNobel is combining its Acoat Selected Benevolence Program with the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides initiative. The latter has its roots in […]
AkzoNobel Returns Over $6.3 billion to Shareholders Following Sale of Specialty Chemicals
Akzo Nobel N.V. today announced shareholders will receive €5.5 billion ($6.36 billion), following completion of the sale of the Specialty Chemicals business that was announced yesterday. This is in addition to €1 billion ($1.15 billion) advance proceeds distributed by a special cash dividend paid on December 7, 2017. A total of €6.5 billion will have […]
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