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.
UV System
By switching from a conventional to an UV product system*, you can save energy, reduce emissions, energy and process times.
*System comparison for non-regulated market
Process time reduction up to
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Energy cost savings up to
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Energy consumption reduction up to
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CO2e emission reduction by up to
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Want to know more about the product systems used for calculations?
AutoPrep™ Pretreatment Wipes
Chromium Free conversion coating packaged in Ready to Use / Pre-saturated Wipes.
Autoclear® Xpress
National Rule, three-component polyurethane clearcoat for use over Autobase Plus and Autowave
Autobase® Plus MM
Autobase Plus solid, pearl and metallic toners used in combination to duplicate OEM colors.
Ambient System
By switching from a conventional to an ambient product system, you can save energy, reduce emissions, energy and process times.
*System comparison for non-regulated market
Process time reduction up to
0
Energy cost savings up to
0
Energy consumption reduction up to
0
CO2e emission reduction by up to
0
Find out more about the product systems used for calculations
AutoPrep™ Pretreatment Wipes
Chromium Free conversion coating packaged in Ready to Use / Pre-saturated Wipes.
Autoclear® Xpress
National Rule, three-component polyurethane clearcoat for use over Autobase Plus and Autowave
Autobase® Plus MM
Autobase Plus solid, pearl and metallic toners used in combination to duplicate OEM colors.
Infra-Red System
Find out about possible savings by switching from a conventional product system to an infra-red system with Colorbuild Plus and our ambient drying clearcoat.
Process time reduction up to
0
Energy cost savings up to
0
Energy consumption reduction up to
0
CO2e emission reduction by up to
0
Find out more about the product systems used for calculations
AutoPrep™ Pretreatment Wipes
Chromium Free conversion coating packaged in Ready to Use / Pre-saturated Wipes.
Autoclear® Xpress
National Rule, three-component polyurethane clearcoat for use over Autobase Plus and Autowave
Autobase® Plus MM
Autobase Plus solid, pearl and metallic toners used in combination to duplicate OEM colors.
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 CO2e RepairCalculator 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.
Contact
If you are interested in any of our products or services, please use the form to contact us.