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 […]
Anticipating AkzoNobel: AkzoNobel announces plans for SEMA 2023
Las Vegas, Nevada – In a recent press release, AkzoNobel has announced its plans for the upcoming SEMA show, featuring a mix of both education and entertainment opportunities. Within the announcement, AkzoNobel wrote that those who stop by are “guaranteed entertainment, education and show-stopping vehicles.” AkzoNobel’s SEMA show plans include a larger indoor exhibit space […]
A Lasting Legacy: AkzoNobel unveils mural at new Pontiac Transportation Museum
Pontiac, Michigan — It is not often that a company gets an opportunity to make a literal impression on history, but AkzoNobel has earned such an honour with the unveiling of a new mural at the new Pontiac Transportation Museum in Michigan. AkzoNobel, a fixture in the historic Pontiac, Mich. auto industry since as far […]
Keeping with Kindig: AkzoNobel names Dave Kindig Sikkens brand ambassador until June 2027
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel and Dave Kindig have been a perfect match for each other since their partnership began in 2016, and the two appear to be taking things to the next level, with AkzoNobel naming Kindig as brand ambassador of its Sikkens paint line on Thursday. AkzoNobel said in its press release that Kindig […]
March Motor Madness: Motorama showcases Toronto’s hottest custom cars
Toronto, Ontario — Hundreds of gearheads gathered at Toronto’s International Centre last weekend for the annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo. With more than 300,000 sq. ft. of venue space, the event featured a display of more than 400 featured custom cars, hot rods and tuner cars; from trucks to old-school Mopar, modern mods […]
Good Results in All Regions: AkzoNobel publishes 2022 report with financial results
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — AkzoNobel unveiled its 2022 report on Wednesday, which details the company’s activities last year, including financial results and key business developments. High energy costs and labour shortages continued to impact AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinish customers in 2022 while presenting the company with opportunities to support customers’ sustainability ambitions. Nonetheless, director of automotive […]
Paint Profit: AkzoNobel grows revenue on increased pricing
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel reported its Q4 2022 and full-year 2022 financial results on Tuesday, with increased revenues driven by price increases. The company reported a 13 percent revenue increase for the full year 2022, compared to 2021. Pricing was up 14 percent. Operating income for the year was reported at €708 million (2021: €1,118 […]
Hot Talks: Stefano Liessi ‘Enslaved by KPIs’ workshop moved to CCIF Toronto conference programming
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has moved Collision Repair columnist Stefano Liessi’s CCIF Toronto workshop to main conference programming due to popular demand, the organization announced Thursday morning. Liessi, an I-CAR trainer and lead consultant for Canadian Collision Repair Specialist, was set to deliver “Enslaved by KPIs,” a limited-access workshop on […]
Team Effort: AkzoNobel lays out five areas of focus for paint sector sustainability plan
Toronto, Ontario — The ongoing climate crisis has made so that no individual, or corporation, can ethically sit on the sidelines when it comes to sustainability. As such, AkzoNobel has unveiled five key areas of attack to reduce carbon emissions in the paint sector. Following a recent meeting to discuss the findings of the first […]
