
BUILDING A GIANT AND NEARLY FALLING OVER
HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF
WHY RESIST CHANGE?

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VW Beetle.[/caption]



BUILDING A GIANT AND NEARLY FALLING OVER
HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF
WHY RESIST CHANGE?

Henry Ford.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_365" align="alignnone" width="1920"]

VW Beetle.[/caption]


Staff Writer
Reporting from the front lines of the collision repair industry, delivering expert analysis and the technical updates that drive the African automotive sector forward.

Following its separation from BASF, Surventis is sharpening its focus on the automotive refinish market, combining closer customer relationships, integrated technologies and advanced colour-matching solutions to help bodyshops operate more efficiently.

NADA has welcomed government's temporary fuel levy reduction but says lasting economic benefits will depend on improvements in infrastructure, municipal performance, accountability and broader economic reforms.

AkzoNobel and Axalta have revealed that their combined company will operate under the name Axanzo following completion of their planned merger, creating one of the world's largest coatings businesses with a presence in more than 160 countries.

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Henkel South Africa is celebrating 75 years of local operations as the global company marks 150 years since its founding, underscoring a legacy of innovation, manufacturing excellence and long-term investment in South Africa.