Axalta, AkzoNobel Drop ‘Merger-Of-Equals’ Talks
After mulling a possible “merger of equals,” the paint makers announced that they were unable to come to “mutually agreeable terms.”
AkzoNobel And Hot Rod Builder Dave Kindig Introduce Modern Classikk, A New Custom Line Of Automotive Paints
Modern Classikk will be available starting in January 2018.
AkzoNobel, Dave Kindig To Launch New Line Of Automotive Paints At SEMA
The announcement with Kindig, host of the popular cable TV show “Bitchin’ Rides,” highlights a busy week for AkzoNobel. In addition to exhibiting at the show, industry experts from AkzoNobel will speak at the SEMA educational conference.
AkzoNobel Converts To Green Energy For Paint Production In The Netherlands
The contract with energy company Eneco – which runs until 2020 and includes providing power to all the company’s Sikkens stores – involves the supply of 66 GWh a year, equivalent to the energy consumed by a city with 33,000 inhabitants.
AkzoNobel Finalizes Acquisition Of Disa Technology
AkzoNobel says the acquisition strengthens its global leadership position in supplying innovative automotive, aerospace and industrial coatings.
AkzoNobel Powers Dutch Students At Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge takes place in October and involves traveling 3,000 km (1,864 miles) from Darwin to Adelaide. It will be the third time that Solar Team Eindhoven has competed in the event’s Cruiser class.
AkzoNobel Appoints New Country Manager In Canada For Vehicle Refinishes
In his new role, Sylvain Seguin is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies in the Canadian marketplace and leading the team to deliver results. With the promotion, he also is a member of the North American Vehicle Refinishes management team.
AkzoNobel Announces New Structure For Executive Committee
This change is designed to drive operational excellence, increase customer focus and build further momentum and speed into the organization.
AkzoNobel CEO Ton Büchner Steps Down
Thierry Vanlancker has been announced as the new CEO of AkzoNobel.
AkzoNobel Adds Golden Touch To China’s High-Speed Train
The company’s Vehicle Refinishes business had under two months to develop a bold new look for the sleek Fuxing CR400BF, which has been dubbed “the Golden Phoenix” (“fuxing” means rejuvenation).
