AkzoNobel Automotive and Specialty Coatings has named Soulful Sage, a soft warm grey-green, its 2027 Colour of the Year. Developed from insights by AkzoNobel’s Global Aesthetic Center and AkzoNobel Specialty […]
AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have announced the combined company following their proposed merger will be called Axanzo. The planned merger was first announced in November 2025. It is expected […]
AkzoNobel has rejected a joint takeover proposal from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams. Japanese company Nippon Paint and US-based Sherwin-Williams tabled a £10.8bn offer at the end of April but AkzoNobel […]
Autosoft has announced full paint scale integration with AkzoNobel’s leading paint systems: Sikkens, Mixit, and Axalta. This direct connection integrates bodyshops, dealerships, fleet repairers, and automotive logistics businesses to AkzoNobel’s […]
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event has announced its first wave of speakers who will share insights on repair techniques, skills, innovations and compliance. The event will be held at […]
AkzoNobel has unveiled its 2026 Colour of the Year which is called “Rhythm of Blues”. Based on insights from AkzoNobel’s Global Aesthetic Centre and its extensive annual trend forecast, and […]
AkzoNobel and Axalta have announced an all-stock merger of equals to create a global coatings company valued at more than £19bn. The deal is expected to create cost synergies of […]
Nearly 500 bodyshops have already been certified or are awaiting certification to the AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinish Sustainable Repair Network. AkzoNobel launched its SRN two years ago and to date 203 […]
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes has wrapped up a sustainability roadshow that visited 43 sites in 12 countries during a 10-week period. ‘From Start to Refinish: The Productivity Drive 2025’ began in […]
Solera is partnering with AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes to enable bodyshops and insurers to accurately measure and manage the carbon footprint of repairs. The partnership will see AkzoNobel’s product and process […]
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes is embarking on a tour across 12 countries in EMEA, including the UK, to introduce its next generation of products and services as part of its “From […]
The new AkzoNobel waterborne basecoat introduced this week is a new generation one-stop application coating which supports bodyshops in delivering both productivity and sustainability, while providing the quality and performance […]
