ReThink
ReThink
At Sikkens we take an holistic approach towards sustainability. It starts by rethinking every step of the repair process from start to refinish.
- Coatings to help you reduce CO2e emissions in the repair process
- Digital color tools to help reduce paint waste and lead to the right first time color match
- Value-added services to create a better workplace for sustainable business success
Contact us to find out how Sikkens can help you drive bodyshop sustainability.
Curing
Innovations in curing technologies enable vehicle refinishers to rethink and improve their curing process.
Combined System
(with Autosurfacer UV and Autoclear Aerodry)
Find out about possible savings by switching from a Conventional product system to a combined system with our UV filler Autosurfacer UV and our ambient drying clearcoat Autoclear Aerodry.
CO2e emission reduction by up to
0
Process time reduction up to
0
Energy cost savings up to
0
Energy consumption reduction up to
0
Want to know more about the product systems used for calculations?
Autoclear® Aerodry
Two-pack VOC compliant ambient drying clearcoat showing excellent properties like an oven cured clearcoat.
Autowave® MM
Fast-curing one-component waterborne finish system. For duplicating solid, metallic and pearl effects on serial coatings.
Autosurfacer® UV
UV-curable, isocyanate-free, one-component primer for small repairs. With a UV-A or LED curing time of only five minutes.
Ambient System
By switching from a Conventional to an Ambient product system, you can save energy, reduce emissions, energy and process times.
CO2e emission reduction by up to
0
Process time reduction up to
0
Energy cost savings up to
0
Energy consumption reduction up to
0
Find out more about the product systems used for calculations
Autoclear® Aerodry
Two-pack VOC compliant ambient drying clearcoat showing excellent properties like an oven cured clearcoat.
Autosurfacer® Rapid
High-build, isocyanate free, two-pack sanding primer filler surfacer with extremely fast air and force drying properties.
Digital Color Tools
MIXIT™ + Automatchic™ = 20% less paint waste
Our digital color tools MIXIT™ and Automatchic™ will not only help you increase your business profitability through process optimization, accuracy and speed, but will also boost sustainability by helping you to use up to 20% less paint, produce less waste and save valuable processing time.
Processes
People are the essential component for a successful sustainable business. They want to work for sustainable companies. It’s a critical factor in both attracting and retaining talent.
- Bodyshop productivity increased by up to 10%
- Empower & Engage your team
- Increase process transparency
- Improve production efficiency
Bodyshop productivity increased by up to 10%
Empower & Engage your team
Increase process transparency
Improve production efficiency
Sikkens CO2eRepairCalculator tool
Reduce emissions, energy and time
The CO2e RepairCalculator was developed by AkzoNobel in 2021 to identify the CO2e levels (GHG’S) associated to the painting process, which includes the energy usage linked to the overall paint products selected.
Body shop Benefits
- Reduced CO2e emissions
- Support towards net zero targets
- Reduced process times
- Decreased energy costs
- Increased production volumes
CO2e Repair Calculator certification
AkzoNobel has collaborated with Carbon Neutral Repair to certify the CO2e Repair Calculator.
Sustainability
At AkzoNobel, we don’t just talk about sustainability. We Live It.
Our expert teams are working to help bodyshops rethink how you see sustainability and how you experience our premium Sikkens brand. We’re taking an holistic approach, in the products and services you use, the processes you follow, and the performance you deliver.
Whether you’re coating conventional vehicles or the next generation Electric and Hybrid vehicles, sustainability is not just a tick in the box. It’s a responsibility. A way to reduce your carbon footprint in your business. To re-use precious resources. To Perform better. To protect your people and your community and give you the competitive edge.
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