• AkzoNobel launches collaborative carbon challenge

    • 21 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A pioneering initiative designed to collectively accelerate carbon reduction in the paints and coatings industry has been launched by AkzoNobel The company has invited partners from across the value chain to take part in its Collaborative Sustainability Challenge – a new Paint the Future initiative which aims to [...]
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  • AkzoNobel supports AW Repair apprentice event

    • 25 January 2022
    • Posted by: Danielle Bagnall
    • Category: News
    AkzoNobel has recently supported AW Repair Group in delivering an apprenticeship event to educate future talent and help tackle the skills shortage faced by the vehicle repair industry More than 200 young people eager to gain an insight into the world of vehicle repair applied, with 45 of those invited to attend a [...]
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  • AkzoNobel announces repair process improvements

    • 2 December 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    AkzoNobel UK has signed up to Arval Total Care, promising immediate and significant improvements to accident rates and repair processes on its car and van UK fleet The Arval Total Care product consists of a vehicle insurance and an accident management solution for businesses, with a simple pricing structure based [...]
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  • AkzoNobel steps up support in Ireland

    • 6 November 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    AkzoNobel is stepping up its support to the vehicle refinishes market in Ireland with the creation of an independently owned distribution partner dedicated to the Irish market Synergy Vehicle Refinishing Solutions Ireland Ltd (Synergy VRSI) retains the global strength and support of AkzoNobel, but, as an [...]
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  • Nuon Solar team win race

    • 3 November 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    The biennial Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, which started on 18 October, involves driving 3,000km from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south It was contested by 42 teams from universities and schools around the world For the winning Nuon Solar Team, made up of students from the Delft University of [...]
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  • Painting a picture

    • 29 September 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Magazine
    Paint cloud
    The refinish sector is a highly competitive environment for paint brands and one which is constantly evolving Here, bodyshop magazine explores the dynamics of the market and finds out how the paint companies strive for that competitive edge The UK accident repair sector is very much based on an ‘approvals’, the [...]
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  • Akzonobel helps Bloodhound SSC

    • 28 September 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Unveiled recently in London, UK, the Bloodhound SSC (supersonic car) has been built to become the first land vehicle to achieve 1,000mph A showcase for science and engineering technology, it will try to reach 800mph in the South African desert next year, before attempting to make history in 2017 Powered by both [...]
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  • AkzoNobel leads Sustainability Index

    • 14 September 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    AkzoNobel has been ranked number one on the influential Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fourth consecutive year The latest listing, published today, places the company first out of more than 350 companies in the Materials industry group, underlining AkzoNobel’s commitment to continuous [...]
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  • The future of refinishing

    • 31 August 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Magazine
    Productivity and energy efficiency are important drivers for bodyshops looking to increase throughput and reduce running costs Dr Michael McInnes Phd, technical manager of Low Bake Systems, for Axalta Coating Systems in the UK and Ireland, believes that these will still be high on the list of priorities for the [...]
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  • AkzoNobel introduce new-look labelling

    • 30 July 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    AkzoNobel has introduced new-look labelling to all of its vehicle refinishing products, giving stronger emphasis to the connection of each brand with the parent company Jon Amor, VR premium sales manager, UK & Ireland, explained, ‘Our Sikkens, Autocoat BT, Lesonal and Dynacoat brands each have distinctive [...]
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