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AkzoNobel Joins Industry Leaders for NACE|CARS Panel on Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair

August 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

A panel discussion sponsored by The Coalition for a Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair which includes AkzoNobel and a number of other industry leaders, was held during NACE|CARS 2016. This program marked a milestone in the road to bringing awareness and entrenching   sustainability and sustainable business practices into the collision repair industry. The initiative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, NACE, Sustainability, The Coalition for a Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair

Tong Yang First Taiwan Manufacturer to Achieve NSF Sustainability Mark

August 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Low VOC Paint Coating Mark

Tong Yang automotive bumper covers meet NSF parts certification and environmental requirements for low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint / primer usage in addition to using recycled packaging NSF International announced that Tong Yang is the first manufacturer in Taiwan authorized to use the NSF Sustainability mark on bumper covers that use low-VOC paints and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International, Sustainability

Axalta Launches Refinish Sustainable Star Awards

August 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Sustainable Star

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) has launched the Axalta Sustainable Star Awards program for body shops who use sustainable practices. The contest runs until 11:59 p.m. on November 15, 2016. The launch follows Axalta’s recent release of the company’s 2014-2015 Sustainability Report. The Sustainable Star Awards are open to United States-based Axalta refinish customers. The Awards […]

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

S/P2 Adds First of 12 Sustainability Courses for Collision Repair and Mechanical Customers

July 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

S/P2 announced that it will be launching a 12-course package in October 2016 focusing on sustainable business practices for automotive repair facilities. The courses provide information about how going green is a smart financial decision, as well as good for the environment. In anticipation of the October launch, S/P2 has added one of the 12 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SP/2, Sustainability, training

Collision Repair School Makeover and AkzoNobel Sustainability Grant Application Deadlines June 3

May 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s annual Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant application and the AkzoNobel Sustainability Challenge Grant application are both due in one month on June 3, 2016. All high school and college collision school programs are encouraged to apply, and the winning schools for both awards will be announced during SEMA 2016. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Makeover Grant, Sustainability

GM Parts Distribution Centers Receive Energy Star Certification

March 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Eleven General Motors facilities have earned Energy Star certification for superior energy efficiency from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These buildings, which include seven parts distribution centers, a global headquarters office and three IT innovation office centers, have optimized their buildings to leave a smaller carbon footprint. To earn Energy Star certification, buildings must perform […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Energy Star, General Motors, Sustainability

Applications Available for AkzoNobel Sustainability Grant for Collision Repair Schools

March 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Sustainability Challenge Grant logo

For the third year, the Collision Repair Education Foundation and AkzoNobel are collaborating to offer the Sustainability Challenge Grant for collision repair programs in secondary and post-secondary schools throughout the U.S. The application is part of the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Ultimate Collision Education Makeover grant, and the deadline for both grants is June 3, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Sustainability

AkzoNobel Salutes Outstanding Students with Sustainability Challenge Grant

January 27, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced six outstanding students in its 2015 Sustainability Challenge Grant program. In its second year, the program awarded $50,000 in grant funding to selected high schools and colleges with collision repair programs to advance continuous improvement and sustainable business principles. The students were nominated by their instructors for exemplifying exceptional leadership, initiative and commitment. […]

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

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