AkzoNobel Automotive Training Centre hosts sustainability event
The AkzoNobel Automotive Training Centre in Didcot, Oxford, recently hosted the Ageas Sustainability Day, an event focused on exploring the best in sustainable practices within the automotive industry.
The event underscored the importance of collaboration and innovation in advancing sustainability within the automotive sector. It also showcased the remarkable progress made by industry leaders and reaffirmed their shared dedication to a more sustainable future.
Paul Llewellyn, head of Ageas Motor Claims, opened the day by highlighting the critical importance of developing sustainable solutions from industry suppliers. Experts from AkzoNobel then took the conversation further, focusing on the success of its newly-launched Sustainable Repair Network (SRN) which provides a suite of tools and processes for vehicle repair shops to measure, monitor, and improve their CO2 performance.
The afternoon session was dedicated to practical demonstrations of AkzoNobel’s products, including a complete vehicle repair process completed in approximately 35 minutes, with the paint spray booth temperature maintained at no higher than 21 degrees Celsius.
AkzoNobel Automotive Training Centre
Paul James, strategic accounts manager Vehicle Refinishes UK & Ireland at AkzoNobel, said of the Ageas Sustainability Day at the AkzoNobel Automotive Training Centre:
“Collaborating with industry leaders to drive sustainability in the vehicle refinishes market is a key priority for us. We showcased the Sustainable Repair Network, a vital initiative to help people working in bodyshops to visualise where they stand in sustainability, how they can measure and track it and what they can do to become more sustainable and efficient create a more sustainable and resilient business for the future.”
The event featured presentations from AEC Solar and UNIC, which showcased their portfolios of sustainable products. An expert from Thatcham Research also contributed with a presentation on workforce sustainability, emphasising the need for a human element in sustainable practices.
Click the link to find out more about AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network.
