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AkzoNobel secures McLaren Automotive supply agreement

16/11/2012

AkzoNobel has signed an agreement to supply advanced paint technology to McLaren Automotive, building on the success of the existing corporate partnership with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (VMM) Formula 1 team.

AkzoNobel’s Acoat Shows the Way to the Top

22/10/2012

Sikkens-equipped bodyshops dominated this year’s awards, winning a number of categories. Five of these winners had a special competitive edge, one that proves success isn’t driven by luck but instead by ongoing improvement. It’s called Acoat Selected and it’s been valuable to the ongoing success of a growing number of Australian bodyshops.

Singapore GP brings partners together

21/10/2012

For AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Asia Pacific, the Singapore race in September was another opportunity to treat customers to a very special weekend.read more >>

Collision Repair Expo focus - how to improve your business

3/10/2012

To be held at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour from 11 to 13 of April, the Collision Repair Expo will offer a comprehensive education program delivering practical take-aways to help you run your business better.read more >>

AkzoNobel Gets Behind Variety WA

25/09/2012

Perth’s Jeff Hansen just took his 1966 HR Holden for a long drive through Australia’s outback and AkzoNobel joined the ride, all in the name of supporting children’s charity Variety WA.

AkzoNobel and Training: Continuous Improvement

2/08/2012

When Otbury Refinish Solutions, the exclusive distributor for AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Sikkens and Lesonal product ranges in New Zealand, opened its all-new state-of-the-art training centre in June, it added strength to AkzoNobel’s already fortified training strategy. read more >>

Sikkens Puts Australia Under Water

2/08/2012

Even without legislation mandating their use, a growing number of Australian bodyshops are adopting waterborne paint technology. AkzoNobel is leading the way with its Sikkens Eco-Logical system, which is now represented in every state across the nation. read more >>

Acoat Selected Sharpens Estimating Accuracy

2/08/2012

The recipe for success in any collision repair business includes several key ingredients. One of them is the ability to estimate accurately. It’s a skill that’s often underestimated and not always understood so AkzoNobel recently shed some light on this important matter.read more >>