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Akzo Nobel driving innovation with new powder coatings technology for EV batteries

Powder coatings technology which provides improved electrical protection for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems – in just one spray – has been developed by Akzo Nobel’s Resicoat brand.

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Akzo Nobel lays foundation stone for Pamiers site redevelopment

Akzo Nobel has officially commenced the transformation and development project for its Pamiers site, which specializes in aircraft coatings. 

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Akzo Nobel upgrades Chinese site

A newly updated and automated production line is up and running at Akzo Nobel’s Suzhou site in China, part of a €14 million investment designed to accelerate growth and double the plant’s capacity...

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Sales development of Top 5 companies in the paints and coatings industry

Over the past five years, the top 5 companies in the paints and coatings industry have experienced significant developments in their sales figures, painting a picture of the market and its growth potential....

Mubbasher Omar is the Chief Executive Officer of Akzo Nobel Pakistan
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Mubbasher Omar (Akzo Nobel): “Unlocking new value“

In Pakistan, Akzo Nobel has recently invested 8 billion Pakistani Rupees, which is approximately EUR 26 million. We spoke to Mubbasher Omar, CEO of Akzo Nobel Pakistan, about the investment and the...

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Akzo Nobel delivers continued volume growth and margin expansion in both Paints and Coatings

Akzo Nobel's Q1 2024 results reveal increased organic sales and improved financial performance compared to Q1 2023.

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Akzo Nobel invests in Dutch research labs to continue innovating with impact

Two new research labs are being built by Akzo Nobel at its Sassenheim site in the Netherlands to further propel the company’s pioneering product development.

Akzo Nobel invests in North America.
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Akzo Nobel boosts capacity of North American powder coatings sites

More than EUR 28 million is being invested by AkzoNobel to install advanced technologies and increase total manufacturing capacity at its four powder coatings sites in North America.

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Akzo Nobel completes capacity expansion at Vietnam multi-site

A major investment project has been completed at AkzoNobel’s production plant in Bac Ninh province near Hanoi in Vietnam, which will help to strengthen the company’s position in Asia and sharpen its...

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Akzo Nobel targets growth in Pakistan as new site takes root

A new €26 million manufacturing plant with its own forest has been opened by Akzo Nobel in Faisalabad – the company’s largest investment in Pakistan to date.

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Election to Supervisory Board: Akzo Nobel nominates Jaska de Bakker, Ute Wolf and Wouter Kolk

Akzo Nobel has announced that Jaska de Bakker, Ute Wolf and Wouter Kolk will be nominated for appointment to the company’s Supervisory Board, while Mr. Byron Grote – currently Deputy Chair and Chair...

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AkzoNobel completes expansion of its largest powder coatings plant

A major capacity expansion has been completed at AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings site in Como, Italy, which will help secure supply to customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Akzo Nobel will not take over Kansai Paint’s activities in Africa
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Akzo Nobel will not take over Kansai Paint’s activities in Africa

Akzo Nobel and Kansai Paint mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction.