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AkzoNobel Halves Operational Carbon Emissions Four Years Ahead of 2030 Target

July 7, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

AkzoNobel has reduced carbon emissions in its own operations by 50%, reaching a target it had set for 2030 four years early, the paints and coatings manufacturer said July 2. The company established the goal in 2020, aiming to cut its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in half against a 2018 baseline. The target […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Sustainability

Plasnomic, Industry Partners Launch Textured Plastic Parts Repair Pilot

July 1, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Plasnomic announced June 30 that it and a group of supplier partners — 3M, 4Plastic, Mirka, PPG, Polyvance and SEM — will launch a pilot program to validate repair methods for textured plastic parts, one of the more frequently replaced and increasingly costly categories of components on modern collision claims. More than 95% of textured […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Plasnomic, Plastic Repair, Sustainability

Plasnomic to Open First Plastic Repair Excellence Center in Dallas

June 18, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plasnomic announced June 17 that it will open its first Plastic Repair Excellence Center in Dallas, Texas in August, establishing a combined repair, research, recycling and training facility that the organization intends as the flagship for a planned network of similar centers. The center is built around a repair-first approach to automotive plastic components — […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Plasnomic, Plastic Repair, Sustainability, Texas

LKQ Reports Deeper Emissions Reduction in 2025 Sustainability Report

May 28, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) published its 2025 Sustainability Report on May 27, reporting that it processed approximately 284,000 vehicles and reused, refurbished or remanufactured more than 4.9 million parts during the year. “At LKQ, sustainability starts with how we run the business, embedded in our strategy and reflected in our operating discipline focused on long-term […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, LKQ Corporation, Recycled Parts, Sustainability

Axalta Wins R&D 100 Award for Fast Cure, Low Energy Collision Repair Paint System

November 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) has won a 2025 R&D 100 Award for its Spies Hecker Permasolid Speed-TEC Fast Cure Low Energy collision repair paint system, the coatings manufacturer announced today. The system won in the Mechanical/Materials category. Axalta’s Total Cabinet Coating Solution was also recognized as a finalist in the same category. The award-winning system consists […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Axalta Coating Systems, Sustainability

LKQ to Install Solar System at German Logistics Hub

October 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced October 21 it will install a large-scale solar power system at its logistics center in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany, under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Ecobility Services GmbH. The rooftop installation will cover approximately 130,000 square feet and feature over 6,000 photovoltaic modules. The system is expected to generate approximately 2.7 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, Germany, LKQ Corporation, Sustainability

AkzoNobel Certifies 203 European Body Shops in Sustainability Program

October 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes has certified 203 body shops across 10 European countries through its Sustainable Repair Network, with another 290 active body shops that are not yet certified. The coatings manufacturer announced the milestone Oct. 19, marking more than two years since launching the initiative. The certified shops span 119 companies operating in Denmark, Finland, […]

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AkzoNobel Expands Sustainable Repair Network in Europe

September 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes has certified 203 body shops across 10 European countries through its Sustainable Repair Network, the company announced Sept. 24. The program, launched over two years ago, spans 119 companies with an additional 290 body shops awaiting certification. The network operates in Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Austria and the […]

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

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes and Solera Partner in Europe to Enable Data-Driven Sustainability Across Collision Repair Industry

June 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has announced a new partnership with Solera, a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software, to help body shops and insurers accurately measure and reduce CO₂ emissions linked to vehicle repairs – supporting smarter, more sustainable decision-making. Building on the success of its CO₂eRepairCalculator and Carbon Pulse tools, AkzoNobel is now […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, EMEA, Solera, Sustainability

LKQ Publishes 2024 Global Sustainability Report

May 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report showcases LKQ’s role in driving success as a best-in-class operator for our investors and key stakeholders, while maintaining a critical role in facilitating the growth of the global circular economy. “LKQ embodies the principle that business excellence and sustainability are fundamentally […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LKQ Corporation, Sustainability

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