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GM approves sikkens autowave |
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Written by News CRM
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Friday, 26 January 2007 |
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General Motors has notified Akzo Nobel that the company’s waterborne paint technology system, Sikkens Autowave, has received approval for their North American collision repair centres.
Timing for this announcement coincides with heightened attention from governmental agencies throughout North America on the environment in general and air quality in particular.
Development of the Sikkens Autowave system was driven by the aggressive environmental regulatory controls established for Europe in the early 90’s. The European Economic Community will switch entirely to waterborne paint systems by 2007.
“We are pleased with this endorsement from GM on our Sikkens Autowave waterborne solution,” notes Tim Loden, Director of Marketing for Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes of the Americas. Loden continues, “Balancing concerns for the environment with those of our customers is a key motivator for Akzo Nobel. Waterborne technology is a change; however, our California shops who have been early adopters have found both the Sikkens Autowave system and the training assistance we are providing makes conversion virtually seamless.”
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