AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes has announced a five-year extension to its sustainability partnership with LV= General Insurance.
As part of the agreement, AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes provides sustainable products within the Sikkens portfolio to the 400-plus repairers within the LV= and Allianz repair networks.
Central to the partnership is the shared commitment to reducing their respective carbon footprints.
By leveraging AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network (SRN), both parties have demonstrated significant energy and cost savings, supporting efforts to reduce the impact of claims, which are meticulously measured, monitored, and tracked via AkzoNobel’s sustainability software, Carbon Pulse.
Sustainability partnership
Paul James, strategic accounts manager UK & Ireland at AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes, said: “We are proud to have been a partner with LV= and Allianz since 2015 and look forward to continuing this to support LV=’s bodyshops are they look for ways to further improve quality, productivity and efficiency.
“Our partnership with LV= has also meant that we’ve been able to share our knowledge and expertise with the bodyshops, highlighting energy and cost savings across the businesses, aligning with our commitment to a greener future. We are dedicated to collaborating with suppliers who prioritise minimising their environmental footprint.”
Michael Golding, network manager at LV= General Insurance, added:
“We are delighted to support our network by extending our successful partnership with AkzoNobel, which is renowned for the quality of its products, the technical expertise of the teams, and overall commitment to sustainability. This collaboration ensures that bodyshops across the country have access to premium Sikkens products, enabling them to deliver exceptional, sustainable finishes that meet our high-quality standards.”
