31st January 2007
Akzo Nobel has been named preferred supplier to Nissan for its approved bodyshop network, totalling 144 bodyshops across the UK. The new three year contract, effective immediately, is for the supply of paint and related services.
Nissan went through a thorough partner appraisal process, evaluating both product range and added value. Akzo Nobel emerged as the partner of choice. In addition to the use of Akzo Nobel Sikkens market leading paints, the Nissan approved bodyshop network will be able to benefit from the full range of Sikkens services including training and bodyshop consultancy, all designed to help bodyshops improve profitability.
Nissan has also announced that it will be working with ACIS Ltd, the national distribution network, to deliver to its bodyshops.
“Akzo Nobel is continuing to grow and extend market share and this approval, which follows hot on the heels of our recent deal with Fiat is great news. We pride ourselves in developing solutions and products that are world class and look forward bring the benefits of our proposition to Nissan repairers,” commented Keith Malik, Strategic Sales Manager for Akzo Nobel.