Sticking Together: AkzoNobel launches new multi-substrate primer for plastic automotive exteriors
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has announced the launch of a new 2K solvent-borne primer for OEM exterior plastic parts to aid in the adhesion challenges for customers. The solvent-borne primer comes in conductive and dark grey, and is designed so that there is no need to switch products in production, thereby reducing complexity and increasing […]
Tuesday Ticker: PPG, Axalta, AkzoNobel report Q4 and full-year 2023 results
Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker is focused on coatings performance for Q4 and full-year 2023. Check out earnings and reports from PPG, Axalta and AkzoNobel in this week’s feature. PPG marks more records PPG reported record fourth-quarter sales for 2023, with net sales of $4.4 billion, up four percent year-over-year. For the full […]
On Proud Display: AkzoNobel hosts Open House at Toronto-area offices; demonstrations of brand-new automated paint dosing machine
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine representatives recently had the opportunity to participate in an exciting Open House event at the AkzoNobel Ontario headquarters in Etobicoke, Ontario. The event showcased the latest innovations and developments in the collision repair industry. One of the highlights of the event was the demonstration of an Automated Dosing Machine, […]
Shuffling the Board: Jolanda Poots-Bijl to step down from AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board
Toronto, Ontario – Jolanda Poots-Bijl has announced her decision to step down from AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board, effective January 31. The decision follows her recent appointment as CFO of Ahold Delhaize, limiting her availability for her current Supervisory Board role. Ben Noteboom, Chair of AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board, expressed appreciation for Poots-Bijls contributions, saying: “We thank Jolanda […]
Environmental Exploration: AkzoNobel partners for carbon footprint reduction initiative in vehicle repair at 24 hour sustainability event
Amsterdam, Netherlands — Following a two day 24-hour challenge event in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which concluded November 22, AkzoNobel partners have developed sustainability initiatives for future carbon reduction goals. Partners who attended the two day event included representatives from Allianz, Arval, Boekhorst Autoschade, centro Zaragoza, Den Elzen Autoschade, Europcar Mobility Group, Grupo Velasco, Toyota and the […]
A Bolstered Blend: Solera reports that changes to blend refinish threshold are fully implemented
Toronto, Ontario — In a recent announcement, Audatex/Solera has reported that changes to its blend refinish threshold are fully implemented. According to a recent announcement, Audatex/Solera has successfully implemented its shift away from previously defaulted blend refinish formulas within its estimating system, with the aim of giving repairers more flexibility on labour hours charged. While […]
Coating Cures: AkzoNobel launches pioneering low-energy powder coating
Toronto, Ontario — An industry-first architectural powder coating that can be cured at temperatures as low as 150 Celsius has been launched by AkzoNobel. According to a recent press release, the product—called Interpon D1036 Low-E—is a Qualicoat class one certified product that aims to help the automotive industry cut energy consumption by as much as […]
24/7 Sustainability: AkzoNobel launches 24-hour challenge to accelerate carbon reduction in the vehicle repair industry
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel is aiming to reduce the collective carbon footprint of the vehicle repair industry, the coating company said alongside an announcement for an exciting November initiative. The Vehicle Repair (VR) Sustainability Challenge will bring together strategic partners from across the entire vehicle repair value chain, including insurance companies, fleet and lease companies, […]
Building a Bio-Base: AkzoNobel uses canola and pine rosin to create first bio-based interior coating for Kia Motors
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent press release, Kia Motors is using bio-based paint supplied by AkzoNobel for the inside of its new EV9 electric SUV. This partnership marks the first time the vehicle manufacturer has specified an interior-based bio coating. AkzoNobel has used two kinds of bio-rosin to create the product—one extracted from […]
Economic Insights: AkzoNobel reveals increased profit growths compared to 2022 in this year’s third quarter
Toronto, Ontario — In the highlights of its Q3 report, AkzoNobel reveals a continued rebound and significant growth when compared to the third quarter from 2022. When it comes to decorative paints, revenue in constant currencies was 5 percent higher, reported revenue was 3 percent lower, and revenue growth in constant currencies was mainly driven […]
