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Akzo Nobel lifts Q2 profitability to 15%
Akzo Nobel has reported its second-quarter 2025 results, showing stable organic sales and improved profitability despite continued currency pressure. The company’s focus on cost efficiency and pricing...
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Akzo Nobel appoints Fredrik Westin as new CFO from January 2026
Akzo Nobel has announced that Fredrik Westin will take over as Chief Financial Officer on 1 January 2026, succeeding Maarten de Vries. The handover is part of a planned succession process.
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Akzo Nobel to divest majority stake in Indian subsidiary to JSW Group
Akzo Nobel is selling up to 75 % of its shares in Akzo Nobel India to JSW Group for an enterprise value of around EUR 1.4 billion. The transaction marks the first step in a strategic portfolio review...
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25-year field test confirms corrosion resistance of Akzo Nobel’s Resicoat
A long-term study in Germany has validated the corrosion protection performance of Akzo Nobel’s Resicoat epoxy powder coating. After 25 years underground in a drinking water pipeline, the coated components...
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Akzo Nobel unveils “sunscreen” coating system for urban cooling
Akzo Nobel has introduced a new water-based coating system in China that passively cools buildings and reduces energy consumption. The innovation combines a radiative topcoat and an aerogel-based mid-coat...
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Leadership change at Akzo Nobel: new head of global decorative paints business
Akzo Nobel is restructuring its Decorative Paints business unit. Daniel Geiger Rocha Campos takes on global responsibility, while Guilherme Matte Ruschel becomes the new President of the company’s Brazilian...
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Akzo Nobel and IPG Photonics partner on innovative laser curing technology
Akzo Nobel and IPG Photonics have entered into a partnership for the EMEA region. The goal is to jointly develop a laser-based curing process for powder coatings – with advantages in energy efficiency,...
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Akzo Nobel and Signify: Working together for more durable outdoor lighting
Akzo Nobel and the lighting technology specialist Signify are continuing their collaboration: Akzo Nobel will continue to supply durable powder coatings from the Interpon F series for Philips-brand LED...
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Akzo Nobel nominates Dr Hans-Joachim Müller for the Supervisory Board
Dr Hans-Joachim Müller has been nominated for the Supervisory Board of Akzo Nobel. The decision is to be confirmed at the Annual General Meeting in April 2025. At the same time, the company will bid farewell...
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Akzo Nobel proposes to separate powder coatings business from its Indian subsidiary
Akzo Nobel has confirmed that it’s made an offer to acquire the powder coatings operations and International Research Center from its publicly listed subsidiary, Akzo Nobel India Limited.
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Akzo Nobel announces EUR 22 million investment
Akzo Nobel ahs presented a plan that includes a EUR 22 million investment to establish the Montataire site as a flagship for decorative paint production.
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Akzo Nobel employs hydrogen-powered spray booth
One of the automotive industry’s first hydrogen-powered spray booths has been installed by Akzo Nobel at a new training center in Belgium.
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Akzo Nobel to begin portfolio review with initial focus on Deco South Asia
Akzo Nobel is conducting a strategic review of its portfolio in order to redeploy capital towards growing its core coatings businesses.
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Akzo Nobel to reduce 2,000 jobs
Akzo Nobel plans to cut costs and improve efficiency by simplifying operations and restructuring management, including the reduction of about 2,000 jobs globally.