Sikkens Vehicle Refinishes

🌍 We’re excited to join the FAAS -Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability network! We’re proud to be part of a growing community advancing sustainability in the automotive aftermarket. About FAAS, founded by CLEPA & FIGIEFA in 2022, now with 45+ full members and 15+ associated members, FAAS is committed to: ✅ Building a sustainable supply chain ✅ Reducing emissions & waste ✅ Supporting low-carbon transitions ✅ Aligning with the EU Green Deal, Paris Agreement & SDGs FAAS drives change through 5 Workstreams focused on, repair vs. replacement CO₂, remanufacturing, carbon footprint tools, sustainable logistics, and ESG strategy. We’re looking forward to contributing to a more sustainable future! #Sustainability #FAAS #VehicleRefinishes #GreenMobility #CircularEconomy #AkzoNobel #SikkensVR #Automotive

We’re excited to announce a powerful new partnership between AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes and Solera Holdings, LLC. a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software. Together, we’re enabling data-driven sustainability across the vehicle repair industry. By integrating Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform with AkzoNobel’s digital tools like the CO₂eRepairCalculator and Carbon Pulse, repairers and insurers can now: ✅ Accurately measure CO₂ emissions per repair ✅ Make smarter, greener repair decisions ✅ Align with ESG targets and regulatory requirements Launching across the EMEA region, this collaboration supports AkzoNobel’s goal to cut carbon emissions by up to 50% by 2030 through our Sustainable Repair Network. 🌱 Ignacio Román Navarro, AkzoNobel’s Business Director for EMEA, adds: “Together, we’re giving our partners the insights and tools to make sustainability decisions simpler, faster, and more impactful.” Learn more about the new partnership here: https://lnkd.in/eaS2-mbB #AkzoNobel #Solera #Partnership #Sustainability #VehicleRefinishes #Innovation #CarbonFootprint #ESG #DigitalTransformation #BodyshopSolutions #SustainableRepair

It’s an exciting week for our French team! The inauguration and official site opening of our new state-of-the-art Automotive Training Centre (ATC) in Montataire took place on Monday 16th June, with the presence of our dedicated team, valued customers and Mr Blary, Mayor of Thiverny. The new ATC is part of our ongoing commitment to investing in the future of the Automotive and vehicle Refinishes industry, ensuring paint technicians, bodyshop managers and OEM engineers are equipped for the future, with cutting-edge skills and knowledge in the latest coatings technologies. Equipped with a 100% electric spraybooth, the site will accommodate up to 300 trainees per year for training and offers customers the chance to see our latest generation of products, digital tools and services to support bodyshop success. Not only this, but the #TheProductivityDrive2025 also arrived in France this week, where customers and guests are able to experience first-hand the new generation one-stop application basecoat, Sikkens Autowave Optima and explore our digital solutions like Refinish+, Carbeat, PaintPerformAir, and ColorMatchic, all created to help bodyshops streamline their operations and improve their bottom line. We think it’s the best way to celebrate the opening of our fantastic ATC and show how Sikkens supports the Vehicle Refinishes industry in France! #WeAreSikkens #CreatingTogether #TheProductivityDrive2025 #AkzoNobel #VehicleRefinishes #AutowaveOptima #AutomotiveTrainingCentre #Innovation #Automotive

Akzonobel Roadshow 2025!

We're always looking to enhance our customers color retrieval experience by bringing you an application which offers a number of benefits. Our MIXIT application helps to streamline your repair job, making you more efficient and effective when it comes to color matching. You can get instant access to our global color database on any device with a web browser. To learn more visit www.mixitcloud.com or speak to your local AkzoNobel representative to request your MIXIT licence today. #SikkensVR #AkzoNobel #DigitalColorRetrival #VehicleRefinishes

Transform the way you work with Refinish+ The digital solution from AkzoNobel to help Bodyshop businesses streamline their operations. ✅Drive digital transformation with easy access to AkzoNobel’s suite of digital solutions with single sign-on. ✅ Integrate third party software for a seamless digital experience. ✅Improve your business through data-driven insights with Refinish+ Insights – providing you with comprehensive analytics across your operations in real time. Tailored for different users. ✅ The dashboard helps you set and track your most important business KPI’s ✅ multi-site operators can effectively manage the whole Network through Refinish+ Manager by benchmarking the performance of each site, enabling Bodyshop managers to address areas of concern, such as: material profitability, cycle times and energy and emissions inefficiencies. Are you ready for the digital transformation? Learn more by visiting the website: https://lnkd.in/eE_X-hrB #SikkensVR #Automotive #VehicleRefinishes #DigitalTransformation #Refinish+ #AkzoNobel #DigitalInnovation

🌟Big news! 🌟 We’re set up in Bologna, Italy and ready for Autopromotec which is taking place this week, between the 21st-24th May and it’s going to be an exciting, action-packed event. Our excellent team will be there to share more about our Acoat selected program and present the AkzoNobel Sustainable Repair Network – our business programs to support customers on their journey to become more sustainable and efficient in EMEA. These programs help to deliver the products, services and tools to make a measurable difference to a Bodyshop's goal to reduce its carbon footprint. Alongside this, we're located in the innovation village hosting a dedicated workshop to support local schools and the future talent of the automotive industry. We also have our Productivity Drive 2025 Roadshow truck present at the event – complete with our latest innovations, from the new one-stop application waterborne basecoat technology, to ColorMatchic, our automated mixing machine, virtual reality training, Q&A talks and so much more! And, if that wasn’t enough to get you excited about our presence at the event – our amazing Senior Services Consultant Tim Ronak participated in a panel discussion focusing on “Leadership Through Collaboration” on Wednesday 21st May – a session that was not to be missed. We cannot wait to see you during the event. Let us know in the comments if you’re attending and if you saw Tim on stage! #SikkensVR #AkzoNobel #Roadshow #ProductivityDrive #Innovation #Autopromotec #VehicleRefinishes #EMEARoadshow #Sustainability

🏁 It’s time for another weekend filled with F1 – this time team papaya are taking on Imola. The first of a thrilling triple header, with Monaco and Spain following! As the official coatings supplier to the @McLaren Racing team, the bold Papaya livery will look stylish on and off track! We’re excited to watch along this weekend and hope for another team win 🧡🏎️ #SikkensVR #AkzoNobel #McLarenRacing #NeverStopRacing #F1 #PaintTheFuture

🇧🇪 Success Story from Belgium! 🎉 We're thrilled to spotlight our valued customer Carrosserie Markant from Belgium, who is achieving outstanding results with ColorMatchic. With unmatched precision and seamless integration into their workflow, Markant is now delivering more consistent, high-quality color matches than before. Huge thanks to the Markant team for their trust in AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes. We’re proud to work with your team and support your ongoing success 👏 Accelerate color mixing with ColorMatchic. Accurate, efficient, sustainable. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ejY-kwhX #SikkensVR #AkzoNobel #ColorMatchic #VehicleRefinishes #Innovation #Sustainability

Stop number 1 on The Productivity Drive 2025: Complete ✅ Madrid, you were wonderful. What a way to kick off the roadshow. Thank you to everyone who visited and made the event memorable. Swipe along to see some of the highlights ➡️🎉 Creating together and driving Bodyshop's forward! #SikkensVR #CreatingTogether #NextGenerationBasecoat #AutowaveOptima #ProductivityDrive2025 #AkzoNobel #Innovation #Roadshow