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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.
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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....