Akzo Nobel, Arnhem, The Netherlands, announced plans to separate its recently launched Nobilas Claims & Fleet Solutions, a business that manages the total auto accident-repair cycle, as a new, stand-alone business unit, effective April 1. The new business unit will be headed by Cor de Grauw, currently general manager of Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes. De Grauw said the company will expand Nobilas over the next five years as a service supplier to the global market of car insurers and corporate fleets. The company also named Rinus Rooseboom senior Group director Coatings, to succeed De Grauw as general manager of the Car Refinishes business unit.