AkzoNobel

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 […]

The future of refinishing

Productivity and energy efficiency are important drivers for bodyshops looking to increase throughput and reduce running costs. Dr. Michael McInnes Ph.d., technical manager of Low Bake Systems, for Axalta Coating […]

AkzoNobel introduce new-look labelling

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 […]

Partnership pushes technical boundaries

AkzoNobel has signed an extension to its agreement with McLaren Automotive which will see the company continue to provide high-performance coatings, working as a technical partner. The two parties – […]

Students build first modular car

The world’s first modular car is being unveiled today at a major motor show in Amsterdam, with AkzoNobel having made an important contribution to its development. The Nova high performance […]

AkzoNobel extends McLaren partnership

AkzoNobel has extended its official supplier partnership with McLaren Racing. The two companies have been working closely together since 2008 when, via its Sikkens brand, AkzoNobel first became official supplier […]