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Continuing to grow our Sustainable Repair footprint in Denmark! We are proud to welcome another Danish customer who has recently become a certified partner of the Sustainable Repair Network. Congratulations to QARS CENTERVEJENS AUTOLAKERING. What is the Network? The Sustainable Repair Network is AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business program to support customers on their journey to become more sustainable and efficient across EMEA. Learn more about the Network here: https://lnkd.in/eWEwcu6R Why Join Our Network? We provide state-of-the-art tools, expert knowledge, and dedicated support to help our partners measure, monitor, and improve CO2 emissions throughout their entire bodyshop operation. 🌍 Nordics Market Expansion This certification marks the beginning of our sustainable journey in the Nordics market. To stay upto date on the latest news from the Nordics, you can follow our social media channels. In the photo: From left to right: Bartek Rosinski, Business Development Manager Nordics, AkzoNobel; Hans Wittendorff – Technical Consultant, AkzoNobel; Martin Rising Plum – Floor Manager, QARS CENTERVEJENS AUTOLAKERING; Helle Rising Plum , Owner & Managing Director, QARS CENTERVEJENS AUTOLAKERING, ; Tobias Ekenhem, Country Manager Nordics, AkzoNobel. #Sustainability #AkzoNobel #SikkensVR #SustainableRepairNetwork #Denmark #Nordics #VehicleRefinishes

David Catanho, Sustainability Transformation Manager for AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinishes business, shares the ambitions for the Sustainable Repair Network - believing that it can create a positive impact throughout the industry. "Sustainability has transitioned from a buzzword to a core component of business strategy," he states, as he delves deeper into AkzoNobel’s sustainability strategy in the vehicle refinishes sector, and their efforts to help bodyshops achieve Net Zero. David also shares insights on managing carbon emissions, measuring bodyshop performance through the Sustainable Repair Network. By certifying the operations of its customers, AkzoNobel collaborates with them to measure, monitor, and improve CO2 emissions, and bodyshops gain valuable insights into managing carbon emissions and enhancing overall performance. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eAnRK2qf #AkzoNobel #VehicleRefinishes #SRN #Sustainability

The Sustainable Repair Network has now officially landed in Scandinavia with our first customers joining the program in Denmark! Our Nordics VR team has handed over the certification to QARS 4M LAKERING A/S to become the first Sustainable Repair Partner in Denmark. The Sustainable Repair Network is AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business program to support customers on their journey to become more sustainable and efficient across EMEA. We’re looking forward to building on the momentum across Europe as the Sustainable Repair Network continues to grow. To find out more about becoming a Sustainable Repair Partner visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eWEwcu6R ********************************************** In the photo: From left to right: Bartek Rosinski, Business Development Manager Nordics, AkzoNobel; Steen Termansen, Owner & Managing Director, QARS 4M LAKERING A/S; Tobias Ekenhem, Country Manager Nordics, AkzoNobel. #Sustainability #AkzoNobel #SikkensVR #SustainableRepairNetwork #Denmark #Nordics #VehicleRefinishes

The AkzoNobel Acoat Selected network gathered in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 21 & 22, for an inspiring national congress. With over 200 attendees, we unveiled the latest advancements in our France network program and innovative strategies to tackle digital transformation and carbon footprint reduction in the repair sector. We’re thrilled to partner with CESVI FRANCE for top-level training, Opisto for quality reused parts, DIGITAL CAR France for precise ADAS system calibration, and EagleSolar for eco-friendly solar solutions. Anne Dudoit , Network Manager, unveiled Refinish+ – our cutting-edge digital platform designed to supercharge body shops’ digital transformation and provides easy access to all of AkzoNobel's digital tools, including MIXIT, Carbeat, eLearning and product information. Refinish+ is a game-changer for Sikkens customers who want to work smarter, manage their activities efficiently, and boost performance. Find out more on www.refinishplus.com And that’s not all - we proudly presented the ‘Sustainable Repair Network’ certification to Beauchamps, Carlos Gomes, and Garage MorheT bodyshops. They’re leading the charge as the first French bodyshops joining this European program, which is the first of its kind! Our Sustainable Repair Network empowers repairers to reduce their carbon footprint, save energy, and increase efficiency. Join us on this journey towards a more sustainable future! Let’s make every repair count. Read more about the Sustainable Repair Network here: https://lnkd.in/eWEwcu6R #AkzoNobel #VehicleRefinishes #SRN #Sustainability #SikkensVR

Watch the highlight video below to find out more from our recent Acoat Selected event in Poland and discover the secrets of success from the industry! 🌍 The Acoat Selected conference is a well-established event for our premium segment customers who attended from across Poland and Central Europe. Over the course of two days, participants delved into the latest industry topics, such as sustainable development, CO2 emission reduction, changes in mobility, and product innovations. The #AcoatSelected program provides valuable information supporting growth and helping our customers find the best solutions. From business development to streamlining daily operations, Acoat Selected offers comprehensive support through professional consultations, training, and excellent networking opportunities. Together #WeAreSikkens ***************************************** Obejrzyj poniższy film z najważniejszymi momentami, aby dowiedzieć się więcej o naszym niedawnym wydarzeniu Acoat Selected w Polsce i odkryć sekrety sukcesu w branży! 🌍 Konferencja Acoat Selected to dobrze znane wydarzenie dla naszych klientów z segmentu premium, którzy przybyli z całej Polski i Europy Środkowej. W ciągu dwóch dni uczestnicy zgłębiali najnowsze tematy branżowe, takie jak zrównoważony rozwój, redukcja emisji CO2, zmiany w mobilności oraz innowacje produktowe. Program #AcoatSelected dostarcza cennych informacji wspierających rozwój i pomagających naszym klientom znaleźć najlepsze rozwiązania. Od rozwoju biznesu po usprawnienie codziennych operacji, Acoat Selected oferuje kompleksowe wsparcie poprzez profesjonalne konsultacje, szkolenia i doskonałe możliwości nawiązywania kontaktów. Razem #WeAreSikkens

We're celebrating 25 years between PROSOL Lacke & Farben GmbH and AkzoNobel. 🎉 Our quarter-century of collaboration has been full of challenges, successes, and moments that have united us. We are proud of our achievements and joint projects that have contributed to the growth of our companies and the creation of innovative solutions that bring value to our customers. “Together, we have navigated through different economic periods, changing market trends, and new technological challenges. However, it's our trust in each other and our ability to cooperate and adapt that have enabled us to overcome these obstacles and achieve success”, states Jeanete Ast-Leiner, Country Sales Manager VR Germany at AkzoNobel. “Our partnership is a perfect example of how collaboration, mutual support, and understanding can lead to long-term success. I would like to sincerely thank every member of both teams for their hard work, dedication, and commitment. The passion and dedication is the driving force behind our success, and I am confident that our shared goals will lead to even greater achievements in the future” added Jörg Anders, Regional Sales Lead at AkzoNobel. This remarkable achievement is something we celebrate together! #25Years #WeAreSikkensVR #SikkensVR #Collaboration #Partnership

🎉Feel good Friday news: We've hit a milestone!🎉 We've reached 5,000 amazing followers on LinkedIn! 🌟 Thank you for being a part of our digital journey and for your continued support. Each like, comment, and share means the world to us. Together, we're creating something special, and we can't wait to share even more inspiring, educational and informative #SikkensVR content with you. What topics would you like us to explore and share? Whether it’s news about our brand, products, digital tools, services, customers, or partnerships, your feedback matters! Please leave a comment below with your thoughts and ideas. Here's to sharing many more milestones and memories together! 🥳🚀 #WeAreSikkens #AkzoNobel #VehicleRefinishes

Bienvenue a France! As we continue to grow and expand the Sustainable Repair Network across Europe, we’re excited to announce our colleagues in France will be hosting their annual Acoat Selected conference in Evian-Les-Bains later this week, on Friday 21st June. During the event, the first Sustainable Repair Partners in France will be announced and awarded their certificates. It’s another exciting milestone which we are proud to share as we continue to support our customers on their sustainability journey. You can find out more about the Sustainable Repair Network and how this program has been designed here: https://bit.ly/3K8ZIDn We look forward to sharing more from the event. ****************************** Bienvenue a France! Alors que nous poursuivons le développement du Réseau de Réparation Durable à travers l'Europe, nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que nos équipes France organiseront leur Congrès Acoat Selected à Evian-Les-Bains, ce vendredi 21 juin. A cette occasion, les premiers Partenaires de Réparation Durable en France seront annoncés et certifiés. C'est une nouvelle étape passionnante que nous sommes fiers de partager ! Continuons à soutenir nos clients dans leur parcours vers la durabilité & découvrez sans attendre le programme Sustainable Repair Network : https://bit.ly/3VslZS2 Nous sommes impatients de partager plus d'informations sur cet événement.

We are proud to announce that 23 Italian businesses received a Sustainable Repair Network (SRN) certification during our event in Bologna, Italy, last week. This is not only a huge first step in expanding the network to other countries, but also making a measurable difference to a bodyshop's goal to reduce its carbon footprint. Our AkzoNobel's Vehicle Refinishes business program supports customers with proven digital tools and expertise on their journey to become more sustainable and efficient. By rethinking every step of the repair process from start to finish, we take another step together towards a sustainable future. Ambra Car Service, Ansaldo, Auto Moto Futura, Autosplendor, Campari, Canino e Rubino, Ellezeta, EsseBI, F.lli Barillà, Ferro, Giardino, GRAMSCI CAR CENTER S.R.L., Marmini, Centro Auto Millemiglia, Miranese, Moccia car service, Monza, New Car, Speri, Splendor, Carrozzeria Tricol, Unika Service, Unikarr #AkzoNobel #VehicleRefinishes #SRN #Sustainability

Our EMEA team is driving sustainability further with the expansion of the Sustainable Repair Network to Italy, after having recently certified partners in the Netherlands, UK and Spain. To celebrate this milestone and the first Italian Sustainable Repair Partners, our Italian team will hold an event in Bologna this Wednesday. Stay tuned to see more from the celebration event 🌟 The Sustainable Repair Network is AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business program to support customers on their journey to become more sustainable and efficient across EMEA. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3K8ZIDn #SikkensVR #AzkoNobel #SustainableRepairNetwork #VehicleRefinishes