AkzoNobel recently announced its Performance Coatings group has signed an agreement with Daimler AG, making AkzoNobel an approved supplier of vehicle refinishes to Daimler dealerships and approved bodyshops worldwide. The contract covers the supply and support of AkzoNobel’s Sikkens brand to the company’s dealership network, including Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles.

“We are delighted to have been approved as a global supplier for one of the world’s leading automotive companies,” said Jörg Anders, a key account manager in AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business. “The deal reflects the industry’s trust in our products and services, our strength in product innovation and color matching, and in particular the range of services and support that we offer our customers.”

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