Coatings World - December 2012

Volkswagen
AG Approves
AkzoNobel’s Lesonal
Brand Refinishes for
Global Use

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 U.S. and European standards.

AkzoNobel has had a long and successful relationship with Volkswagen, and its Sikkens brand has enjoyed global approval since 1994. Adding Lesonal provides repair specialists around the world with additional choices; Lesonal offers a combination of high performance, outstanding value and ease of use.

At the same time as the approval was extended to Lesonal, Volkswagen also renewed its approval of Sikkens. Since Volkswagen first approved the Sikkens brand, AkzoNobel has introduced numerous new products and has continuously upgraded its entire Sikkens product line.

“We’re very pleased to gain approval for Lesonal and re-affirm Volkswagen’s approval of our Sikkens brand,” said Kerstin Stranimaier, director marketing, AkzoNobel Automotive and Aerospace Coatings. “Volkswagen AG is one of the most highly respected automotive manufacturers in the world, and our relationship with Volkswagen is extremely important.”

The limited edition Camaro ZL1, has received a professional BASF custom paint job with Tribute graphics designed and applied by artist, Ron Gibbs.

BASF Sponsors Canadian Motorsport Tribute Auction at the Canadian International Autoshow Charity Gala

BASF Canada’s coatings division recently sponsored the Canadian International Autoshow’s 40th Anniversary Charity Gala at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. This year’s charity auction featured a limited edition Camaro ZL1 which has received a professional BASF custom paint job with Tribute graphics designed and applied by renowned artist Ron Gibbs.

R-M, a BASF Coatings’ paint brand,
showcased Carizzma Colors, a premium,
special effect paint system. In addition to
offering custom painters an exciting new
range of colors, this product provides a
spectacular tuning finish and its water-
borne properties help make it environ-
mentally friendly.

Additionally, extra space in the manufacturing area allows for improved efficiency, influenced by Lean Manufacturing Principles and a Kaizen culture. Updated stock-control systems have been developed to meet customer delivery expectations.

Whitford Ltd. Buys New Facility to Meet Growing Customer Demands Whitford, Ltd., leading manufacturer of fluoropolymer coatings, has moved its

PPG Products Earn Good Housekeeping Seal PPG’s Envirobase High Performance and Aquabase Plus waterborne brands have received the Good Housekeeping Seal.