AkzoNobel puts gloss on Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 team's title bid

(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Formula 1's most exciting driver pairing today unveiled the Vodafone McLarenMercedes team's new MP4-25, which features another superior state-of-the-artpaint system developed by AkzoNobel Car Refinishes.Launched at Vodafone's UK HQ in Newbury, the new MP4-25 - driven by reigningchampion Jenson Button and winner of the 2008 world driver's title, LewisHamilton - has been finished with a sophisticated system of Sikkens productswhich gives a high gloss effect and offers all-important weight savings."As official suppliers of paint solutions to the Vodafone McLaren MercedesFormula 1 team, we have been working closely with their technical experts todeliver innovative products which meet the strict performance requirements,"explained Jim Rees, Managing Director of AkzoNobel's Car Refinishes business."We have enhanced the unique, high performance system we developed for lastyear's MP4-24 to create a superior, even more reflective, chrome-like color. Thefact that one less layer is now required during application also meanspotentially vital weight savings can be achieved, while the paint process timehas been further reduced."Added Martin Whitmarsh, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal: "The new andimproved paint system looks spectacular and the chrome effect is particularlyimpressive. Having to apply one less coat won't necessarily win us a race, butwill certainly contribute to improved performance and could help provide thatall-important competitive edge."AkzoNobel Car Refinishes has an exclusive commercial agreement as the officialsupplier of paint solutions to the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 teamwhich runs until 2011, when contract extension options will be evaluated. Thepartnership involves technicians from both parties working together to developVOC compliant coatings innovations which will continue to offer striking visualimpact and world class performance.Button and Hamilton will race the MP4-25 for the first time at the Gulf AirBahrain Grand Prix, which is being held on March 14.To download high res imagery follow this link:www.mclaren.com/mediaroom/2010-launch.php.- - -AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world's leading industrial companies. Basedin Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we make and supply a wide range of paints,coatings and specialty chemicals - 2008 revenue totaled EUR15.4 billion. In fact,we are the largest global paints and coatings company. As a major producer ofspecialty chemicals we supply industries worldwide with quality ingredients forlife's essentials. We think about the future, but act in the present. We'repassionate about introducing new ideas and developing sustainable answers forour customers. That's why our 58,000 employees - who are based in more than 80countries - are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow's AnswersToday(TM).AkzoNobel Car Refinishes is one of the world's leading suppliers of paints andservices for the car repair, commercial vehicles and automotive plasticsmarkets. It sells coatings for car body refinishing, or recoating, to customersincluding bodyshops, distributors, fleet owners, automotive suppliers and majorbus and truck producers. Brands include Sikkens®, Lesonal®, Dynacoat®, Wanda®,and Sikkens Autocoat® BT. Operating in more than 60 countries, Car Refinisheshas specialists around the world who understand local markets and can servelocal needs. Its state-of-the-art customer services, color and technologysolutions include offering technical and logistical support and the delivery oftraining programs. Internet: http://www.akzonobel.com/cr.Not for publication - for more informationAkzoNobel Car RefinishesContact: Marc MichelsenTel.: +31 6 22 94 71 38, E-mail: marc.michelsen(at)akzonobel.com[HUG#1378654] AkzoNobel Car Refinishes press release pdf file: http://hugin.info/130660/R/1378654/339118.pdf

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