AkzoNobel extends supplier partnership with McLaren Racing
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
March 13, 2015
AkzoNobel has extended its official supplier partnership with McLaren Racing.
The announcement comes as McLaren-Honda gears up for this weekend's Australian
GP, where the MP4-30 will showcase AkzoNobel's superior high-gloss finishes.
The two companies have been working closely together since 2008 when, via its
Sikkens brand, AkzoNobel first became official supplier of paint solutions to
McLaren Racing, an arrangement that was later extended to McLaren Automotive.
AkzoNobel has used its relationship with McLaren to develop its extreme
environment technology and use lessons learned in Formula 1 to drive innovations
in other industries.
McLaren Racing has been able to field cars that have consistently created a
stunning visual impact while also enjoying direct performance gains from the
small, but crucial, weight savings that AkzoNobel's technology has been able to
provide.
Jonathan Neale, Chief Operating Officer and Acting CEO, McLaren Racing,
commented: "We are delighted to extend our successful relationship with
AkzoNobel. F1 is a very visual sport, and since 2008 we have worked together to
develop the distinctive finishes seen on our cars.
"A shared passion for excellence has allowed us to pursue technical innovations,
such as saving priceless weight and improving production times via a faster
curing process for painted bodywork parts. At the same time, we have
significantly reduced the carbon footprint of our paintshop by reducing both the
energy and emissions of the process. With AkzoNobel's support, we will continue
to pursue innovation in this area."
Simon Parker, Director of AkzoNobel's Vehicle Refinishes business added: "We
look forward to the extension of our partnership with McLaren, which shares our
passion and commitment to continued innovation. Working together with industry
experts at all application levels, combined with our own unrivalled in-house
knowledge, means we can exploit the most advanced technologies to maintain our
lead in sustainable color and product development."
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AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer
of specialty chemicals. Calling on centuries of expertise, we supply industries
and consumers worldwide with innovative products and sustainable technologies
designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet. Headquartered
in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we have approximately 47,000 people in around 80
countries, while our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux,
Sikkens, International, Interpon and Eka. Consistently ranked as one of the
leaders in the area of sustainability, we are committed to making life more
liveable and our cities more human.
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AkzoNobel Media Relations:
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Contact: Andrew Wood
McLaren Public Relations
Contact: Matt Bishop
matt.bishop(at)mclaren.com
Press Release - AkzoNobel:
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