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  • CEO Ton Büchner returns to AkzoNobel
    3 December 2012

    The Supervisory Board of AkzoNobel is delighted to announce that CEO Ton Büchner will resume his duties on Friday, December 7, following a full recovery.

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  • Volkswagen extends global approval to AkzoNobel’s Lesonal brand
    13 November 2012

    Volkswagen AG has granted technical approval to AkzoNobel’s Lesonal brand for global use. The approval follows extensive and intensive testing procedures against Volkswagen’s repair specifications to demonstrate Lesonal’s compliance with both US and European standards.

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  • New Lesonal Multi Matt Clear: the perfect solution for all matt finishes
    30 October 2012

    New Lesonal Multi Matt Clear

    AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC) is introducing a versatile new matt clearcoat into the market to meet growing demand: Lesonal Multi Matt Clear. Available as Multi Matt Clear Low Gloss and Multi Matt Clear Semi Gloss, Lesonal now provides repair professionals in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle-East and Africa) with the perfect solution for the repair of full body matt cars and plastic car parts at any gloss level.

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  • AkzoNobel publishes Q3 2012 results
    18 October 2012

    AkzoNobel Q3 2012 Report for the third quarter

    Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) today reported a 6 percent increase in third quarter revenue compared with the same period last year. This was due to favorable currency effects and pricing actions. EBITDA for Q3 was 7 percent higher at €540 million.

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  • AkzoNobel publishes Q3 2012 results
    18 October 2012

    AkzoNobel Q3 2012 Report for the third quarter

    Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) today reported a 6 percent increase in third quarter revenue compared with the same period last year. This was due to favorable currency effects and pricing actions. EBITDA for Q3 was 7 percent higher at €540 million.

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  • AkzoNobel secures McLaren Automotive supply agreement
    27 September 2012

    AkzoNobel McLaren signing

    AkzoNobel has signed an agreement to supply advanced paint technology to McLaren Automotive, building on the success of the existing corporate partnership with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (VMM) Formula 1 team.

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  • New click&go UV Surfacer, the easiest and fastest curing filler on the market
    25 September 2012

    New click&go UV Surfacer, the easiest and fastest curing filler on the market

    Sikkens, the leading vehicle refinish brand from AkzoNobel’s Automotive business, makes another upgrade to its vehicle refinishes system with the introduction of the UV Surfacer in the new ready for use click&go packaging in Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA). For the first time it’s possible to attach the product pouch directly to the spray gun and to be ready to start spraying within seconds. click&go UV Surfacer is always ready for use and only requires 5 minutes of UV drying for excellent results, making it the easiest and fastest curing filler on the market.

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  • Another improvement to the Sikkens VR System: New Sikkens Autoclear Mix&Matt
    25 September 2012

    Another improvement to the Sikkens VR System: New Sikkens Autoclear Mix&Matt

    Sikkens, the leading vehicle refinish brand from AkzoNobel’s Automotive Coatings business makes another upgrade to its vehicle refinishes system with the introduction of Autoclear Mix&Matt in Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA). From now on every gloss level can be obtained thanks to this multi-purpose clearcoat system that is suitable for both full matt bodies and plastic car parts.

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  • New Sikkens Global Product Campaign Shines the Spotlight on Painters
    30 July 2012

    New Sikkens Global Product Campaign Shines the Spotlight on Painters

    Sikkens, the leading vehicle refinish brand from AkzoNobel’s Automotive & Aerospace Coatings business unit (A&AC), is launching a new global campaign, and the people who work the closest with Sikkens products are playing the starring role. It’s now left to the heroes on the paintshop floor – “The Painters” – to tell of their experiences and how the partnership leads to a continuous improvement of the Sikkens vehicle refinishes system.

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  • Sikkens Autocoat BT LV 853 Clear sets new standard in clearcoats
    24 July 2012

    Sikkens Autocoat BT LV 853 Clear sets new standard in clearcoats

    AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coating (A&AC) has announced the introduction of Sikkens Autocoat BT LV 853 Clear, the newest addition to its commercial vehicles coatings line, and with it, it has established a new standard. This two-pack polyurethane clearcoat dries faster and is easier to polish than current commercial vehicle clearcoats.

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