Sky’s the Limit: AkzoNobel unveils 2022 Color of the Year, Bright Skies
Nashville, Tennessee — AkzoNobel unveiled its 2022 Color of the Year last month: Bright Skies, a sky-blue hue designed to inspire optimism in the company’s coatings and finishes. “In 2022, Bright Skies will help us embrace new ideas and shape a new future,” said Heleen van Gent, creative director of AkzoNobel’s Global Aesthetic Centre. “The […]
Akzo Amenities: Dave Kindig to appear at AkzoNobel SEMA booth, Carbeat demonstrations
Las Vegas, Nevada — AkzoNobel plans on bringing some star power to the SEMA show this year as the automotive paint giant announced that Dave Kindig of Kindig-it Design and MotorTrend Network’s Bitchin’ Rides will be hanging around the booth again this year. As well as appearances from Kindig, visitors to Akzo’s booth #20060 will […]
Paint the Future: AkzoNobel invites four Chinese startups to collaborate following winners announcement
Shanghai, China — Four startups have been invited to collaborate with AkzoNobel after being announced as the winners of the Paint the Future China startup challenge. The exciting announcement wrapped up a two-day accelerator event, which brought 17 finalists together with 30 AkzoNobel experts for face-to-face discussions about collaborative opportunities that could potentially push the boundaries […]
Akzo Ace: CSN painter wins AkzoNobel Dave Smith Achievement Award
Toronto, Ontario — In the tradition of carrying on the legacy of the late Dave Smith, AkzoNobel has presented the Dave Smith Achievement Award to Dorien Lozeau of CSN Black Ace, in St. Paul, Alta. In observance of the second anniversary of Dave’s passing, AkzoNobel awarded the prize during the 2021 Skills Canada National Competition. […]
Sullivan Takes Sales: AkzoNobel’s Michelle Sullivan appointed as U.S. sales director
Troy, Michigan — AkzoNobel announced that Michelle Sullivan has been appointed as the sales director of its Vehicle Refinish department for the eastern region of the U.S, beginning Aug. 1. In her new role, Sullivan is responsible for leading sales efforts across all Vehicle Refinish segments in the East region and is part of the […]
Film of the Future: AkzoNobel develops technology allowing automakers to hide radar sensors behind decorative parts, instead of solid metal
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has developed a new film product that allows automakers to hide radar sensors behind decorative metallic parts, instead of solid metal. The company says its radar-transparent bright film means automakers no longer have to worry about hiding sensors behind a solid piece of metal, which can block the signals of safety […]
Paint the Future: AkzoNobel invites startups to bring surfaces to life in its global challenge
Toronto, Ontario — Startups are about to embark on another exciting journey of discovery and collaboration with AkzoNobel as the company recently launched this year’s Paint the Future global startup challenge. Officially launched on May 18, startups have until July 20 to submit their ingenious solutions to Paint the Future. All submissions will receive feedback […]
Akzo Art School: AkzoNobel launches Acoat Selected digital training platform
Troy, Michigan — In a commitment to both quality paintwork and the necessary training that goes alongside it, AkzoNobel has announced the launch of its new Acoat Selected digital training platform containing business services content relevant to end-user customers. Announced in a press release from AkzoNobel on Tuesday, the platform will cover a number of […]
Product Report: AkzoNobel announces new Sikkens Autoclear Xpress Clearcoat
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel earlier this week announced the launch of Sikkens Autoclear Xpress Clearcoat, the latest development in the coatings company’s rapid cure technology. Containing unique, hyper-cure resin technology, AkzoNobel says Autoclear Xpress covers in 1.5 coats with no flash in between, is out of dust in as little as 10 minutes and can […]
Tuesday Ticker: April 27, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, PPG scores a consecutive Gold Rating in business sustainability, AkzoNobel reports growth for 2021’s first quarter and auto parts supplier Martinrea teams up for a joint battery research venture. Seal of sustainability PPG has announced that it has once again achieved a Gold Rating in corporate social […]
