AkzoNobel recently opened its first Yacht Paint Application Centre (YPAC) in the Asia-Pacific region, offering world-class product and technical training, along with cutting-edge digital paint application tools. AkzoNobel proudly brings together three of the most trusted names in yacht coatings: Awlgrip, International, and Sea Hawk. This forward-thinking company has also announced its support of the Marina Industries Association (MIA).
“Marinas and boatyards throughout the Asia-Pacific region are great supporters of AkzoNobel and our yacht coatings brands,” says Simon Knight, Regional Sales Manager Asia-Pacific, AkzoNobel. “Supporting the industry is our way of giving back and acknowledging the trust they place in us. The MIA does a great job championing boatyards, and we’re proud to help ‘propel’ their efforts forward”. Suzanne Davies, MIA CEO, commented, “We are delighted to have AkzoNobel join us as key industry partners. The MIA does a lot of training of boatyard personnel, and it will be great to have the support and involvement of AkzoNobel as we continue to develop our boatyard best practice portfolio.”
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