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AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel 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…
AkzoNobel Hosts Open House at Canadian Headquarters
The event highlights training, solutions, and products for more efficient and better repairs. In February, AkzoNobel hosted an Open House at its Canadian Headquarters, in Etobicoke,…
AkzoNobel Names New Network Key Manager
AkzoNobel has announced that Flavio Battilana has been named Network Key Account Manager for North America. Battilana, a collision repair industry veteran, with extensive experience in…
AkzoNobel Creates First Bio-based Interior Coating for KIA Motors
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…
AkzoNobel Launches Pioneering Low-energy Powder Coating
An industry-first architectural powder coating which can be cured at temperatures as low as 150°C—while still being Qualicoat class one certified—has been launched by AkzoNobel. Curing…
AkzoNobel Expands Kindig Partnership
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinish North America is expanding its partnership with Dave Kindig. Originating in November 2016, the partnership now expands to June 2027. In an exciting…
AkzoNobel Launches New Generation Fillers to Accelerate Bodyshop Performance
Bodyshops can now take advantage of a new generation of fillers from AkzoNobel’s Sikkens and Lesonal vehicle refinishes brands, which help to significantly improve productivity while…
AkzoNobel Appoints Ricardo Rosso as Pontiac Site Manager
Ricardo Rosso accepted the position, effective March 1, 2023. Ricardo Rosso, Pontiac Site Manager. Photo AkzoNobel He started with AkzoNobel in 2011 in Brazil and then…
AkzoNobel Grows Revenue Despite Macro-Economic Headwinds
Here are the highlights of Q4 2022 (compared with Q4 2021) for Akzo Nobel: Revenue is up 8% and 9% higher in constant currencies; pricing is…
AkzoNobel Using 100% Renewable Electricity in North America
All AkzoNobel’s locations in North America are now operating on 100% renewable electricity helping to drive the company’s ambition of reducing carbon emissions across the full value…