AkzoNobel

Vella Group joins AkzoNobel sustainability network

The Vella Group has become the first UK business to achieve Level 1 Certification and become an official partner within AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network. AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network supports customers […]

AkzoNobel launches collaborative carbon challenge

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 […]

Vella Group enhances green credentials

The Vella Group has cemented its relationship with AkzoNobel by installing the Sikkens Autowave 2.0 paint system across its national network of repair centres. The announcement underscores The Vella Group’s […]

AkzoNobel supports AW Repair apprentice event

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 […]

AkzoNobel announces repair process improvements

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 […]

AkzoNobel steps up support in Ireland

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 […]

Nuon Solar team win race

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 […]

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Sikkens help in speed challenge

Photographer: ‘Bas de Meijer’  A high-performance coating developed by AkzoNobel’s Sikkens’ vehicle refinishes is helping one of the fastest bicycle teams on earth regain its world record. The Delft and […]

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Painting a picture

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 […]

Akzonobel helps Bloodhound SSC

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 […]

AkzoNobel leads Sustainability Index

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 […]