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Collision Repair

Tropicana’s Teachings: Pre-apprenticeship auto body students experience collision repair at AkzoNobel headquarters

Toronto, Ontario — Tropicana Community Services brought its class of pre-apprenticeship students to AkzoNobel’s headquarters and training centre for a Discovery Day event last Thursday, where they were showed the ins and outs of the trade by professionals from AkzoNobel, CARSTAR, LKQ Canada and 3M. First up on the agenda was a painting workshop hosted […]

May 19, 2024

Collision Repair

Como Gets Credit: AkzoNobel’s Como site achieves highest automotive industry quality certification

Como, Italy — AkzoNobel’s powder coatings site in Como, Italy has received International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 certification. This certification specifically represents the global technical specification and quality management standard for the automotive industry. The certification focuses on several areas, including continuous improvement, defect prevention and waste reduction within the automotive supply chain. The […]

May 17, 2024

Business

Throwback Thursday: Tropicana students experience autobody

Toronto, Ontario — In honour of Tropicana Community Services’ Discovery Day at the AkzoNobel headquarters today, this Throwback Thursday features TWO exclusive albums from past Tropicana student events. Take a gander through our archived pictures from 2017 and 2023, respectively, and witness Tropicana’s dedicated pre-apprenticeship autobody students in their element! One of Tropicana’s offerings is […]

May 15, 2024

Collision Repair

Expert Sessions: AkzoNobel hosts Collision Industry Experts Event; Speakers focus on profitability, human resources efforts, four-day workweek and more

Orange, California — AkzoNobel held its Collision Industry Experts Event (CIEE) last week, where North American collision repair leaders gathered for networking, inspiring speaking sessions and California’s sunshine. Flavio Battilana, network key account manager for AkzoNobel, told Collision Repair magazine there were more than 400 attendees, including industry vendors, collision repair centres and other industry […]

May 13, 2024

Collision Repair

Bringing In Brian: AkzoNobel names Brian Martin business development manager, automotive and specialty coatings, North America

Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has announced that Brian Martin has joined its Automotive and Specialty Coatings division as Business Development Manager for North America. According to a recent press release, “in his new role, Brian will be instrumental in the continuing development of dealership collision programs and will be the AkzoNobel brand ambassador with all […]

April 30, 2024

Business

Up and Up: AkzoNobel Q1 results beat analyst expectations; reports organic sales growth and improved operating income

Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel reported its Q1 2024 financial results yesterday, beating analyst Q1 expectations with a 19 percent increase in first-quarter core profits.  Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2024 was €363 million, versus €305 million a year ago.  Revenue was €2,640 for Q1 2024, compared to €2,657 a year ago, reporting a two percent increase […]

April 23, 2024

Collision Repair

Driving Digital: Introducing AkzoNobel’s, digital Refinish+ coming to North America soon

Nashville, Tennessee — AkzoNobel has introduced Refinish+, a new digital platform designed to transform vehicle finishing businesses. Launched on Thursday, March 7 in Nashville, Tennessee, this tool aims to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and boost profitability for body shops. To do this, Refinish+ aims to provide seamless access to AkzoNobel’s suite of digital tools, including […]

March 8, 2024

Collision Repair

A Paint Pair-Up: Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts now carry AkzoNobel’s Modern Classikk paint line

Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has announced that its Modern Classikk paint line by Kindig is now available for purchase at select Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts stores. Currently, nearly 400 Advance and Carquest stores currently offer the paint line, with more locations set to be added in the near future. The Modern Classikk […]

March 6, 2024

Collision Repair

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 […]

February 15, 2024

Collision Repair

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 […]

February 12, 2024

Collision Repair

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, […]

February 8, 2024

People

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 […]

January 19, 2024