AMENA Automotive Association, the region’s only automotive association has signed up AkzoNobel as its newest member. AkzoNobel, the leading coatings supplier to the vehicle refinish industry has now joined the likes of Nissan, Gargash Group, Emirates Motor Company and Michelin to name a few and has committed to working closely with AMENA to raise industry standards in the Middle East region. This membership will also help AkzoNobel leverage AMENA’s data, insights and market knowledge in decision making and strategic business planning.
Graham Threlfall, Global Key Account Manager – MEAI, Vehicle Refinishes at AkzoNobel with Alan Whaley, Chairman of AMENA Automotive.
"With a focus on sustainability and quality standards, we feel that AMENA share our same values and beliefs which are to ensure the collision repair sector continues to develop, AMENA provide a strong platform for this and we are pleased to become a member," Graham Threlfall, Global Key Account Manager – MEAI, Vehicle Refinishes at AkzoNobel.
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Graham Threlfall, Global Key Account Manager – MEAI, Vehicle Refinishes at AkzoNobel said, “As the automotive collision repair sector in the region continues to change at a rapid pace, we at AkzoNobel are continually developing our industry leading products and support services to help ensure our customers are ideally placed to meet with the changes. With a focus on sustainability and quality standards, we feel that AMENA share our same values and beliefs which are to ensure the collision repair sector continues to develop, AMENA provide a strong platform for this and we are pleased to become a member.”
As experts and industry leaders, AkzoNobel has been making paints and coatings as well as setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Their portfolio of brands includes Dulux, International, Interpon, Sikkens, Lesonal, Dynacoat and Wanda.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, AkzoNobel is active in over 150 countries and employ around 35,000 people. AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business provides coatings and services for collision repairers and commercial vehicle refinishers. It also provides coatings and services to the manufacturers of bus and trucks and other specialized commercial vehicle builders.
AkzoNobel's Vehicle Refinishes business provides coatings and services for collision repairers and commercial vehicle refinishers.
Alan Whaley, Chairman of AMENA Automotive Association, said, “We are delighted to have AkzoNobel join AMENA as a member. This goes on to show their commitment to the regional automotive companies as well as the trust brands have placed in AMENA to elevate industry standards across the region. With AkzoNobel getting access to all the membership benefits AMENA has to offer, we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with such a prestigious company and leaders in the vehicle refinish industry.”
“AMENA Automotive Association was founded as a partnership-led company and we’re proud to join forces with world-class partners such as AkzoNobel,” said Alan Whaley, Chairman of AMENA.
AkzoNobel joins a fast-growing list of AMENA Members in the region that include Nissan Motor Company, Gargash Group, Michelin, Emirates Motor Company, CDK Global, Bird & Bird, YallaMotor, Alvarez & Marsal and Aspiriti.