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The World’s leading manufacturer/supplier of
commercial vehicle refinishes
A Global force in commercial vehicles
Sikkens is a truly global brand. It has been leading the world
of commercial vehicle and car refinishes for over 25 years and
has helped make Akzo Nobel the world’s largest paint manufacturer.
With a turnover of over £8 billion, Akzo Nobel is one of
the world’s largest international companies with activities
in healthcare, chemicals and coatings. Our headquarters are in
The Netherlands and operations span nearly 70 countries and over
85,000 employees.
Akzo Nobel works with almost every sector in which coatings are
applied. The commercial vehicle industry plays a key role in our
activities here in Ireland. Established on the Longmile Road,
Akzo Nobel CR Ireland market the well established Sikkens brand.
An ISO registered company, Akzo Nobel CR Ireland comply with all
EC legislation and health and safety guidelines. The Commercial
Vehicle Refinishing Division is managed by John Bermingham.
With the Sikkens brand we have been a leading supplier of paints
to the market for more than 200 years. All of our customers can
rely on high standards of quality and service. We recognise the
increasing complexity of paint systems which creates a growing
need for customer support. We aim to meet this strength through
a comprehensive range of specialised services.
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An individual approach
Since joining the company three years ago, John has marketed the
Sikkens range to the diverse CV market with a wide variety of
customers from manufacturers and specialised vehicle builders
through to bodybuilders and refinishers. An individual approach
to the problems, priorities and needs of the customer is absolutely
essential.
Fleet Management
As a marketing tool, corporate image is an integral cog in the
wheel of industry today. From a fleet owner’s perspective,
his fleet is his “mobile business card.” Individuality
in the commercial vehicle market is fast becoming commonplace.
Fleet owners are no longer willing to settle for the mundane combinations
of old. Akzo Nobel are acutely aware of this trend and offer major
competitive advantages such as greater durability, superb colour
accuracy; high gloss retention - backed up by up to 10 years Sikkens
warranty.
Coupled with the vast industry knowledge and experience of our
personnel, Akzo Nobel CR Ireland understands the economics of
the commercial vehicle market in that vehicles must be off the
road for the shortest time possible. Our CV division is geared
to providing a level of service guaranteed to deliver the fast
turnaround demanded by fleet owners.
Increasing Profitability
Every product, system, service and technology is driven by one
central philosophy: to help our customers increase the profitability
of their businesses. It is this mission that sets Akzo Nobel apart
from our competitors.
Sikkens Autocoat BT
Akzo Nobel’s dedicated commercial vehicle range, Sikkens
Autocoat BT, includes the most advanced product technology in
the marketplace.
The Autocoat BT range is fully comprehensive and is designed for
fast application times and special colour needs.
Akzo Nobel’s commercial vehicle systems meet and exceed the
toughest paint specification. They deliver EPA compliance without
compromise on quality, productivity or profitability.
Sikkens Autocoat BT systems have been developed to deliver minimal
down-time via the use of more durable products, faster systems
and greater time saving in preparation or repair.
Our unrivalled package includes:
• Advice on application techniques
• Unique colour documentation packages
• Individual systems selection programmes
• Advice on workshop layout and suppliers of Usí Italia
spray booths and equipment
• Training in our state-of-the-art facility on the Longmile
Road or at customer’s own premises
• Environmentally aware/dedicated products
Sikkens has taken CV into the new millennium with the introduction
of Sikkens Autocoat BT LV, a highly durable, EPA compliant two-pack
system. Now available in Ireland.
Dedicated to product innovation we have recently launched Sikkens
Autocoat BT601, a revolutionary commercial vehicle paint that
combines a top coat and primer in one. Environmentally and user-friendly,
this 2K system is epoxy and isocyanate free.
Experience has shown that one coat of Sikkens Autocoat BT 601
applied to a blasted surface is sufficient to obtain a perfect
and corrosion resistant finish. The beauty of this product is
its diversity. It is suitable for use by trailer manufacturers,
manufacturers of agricultural machinery and other industrial/engineering
applications.For further information please contact John Bermingham,
Manager Commercial Refinishes, Akzo Nobel CR (Ireland) Ltd, Avonbeg
Industrial Estate, Longmile Road, Dublin 12. Tel: 01-4501344 Fax:
01 4501397
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