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Akzo Nobel expands capacity for water-based texture paints

Akzo Nobel has invested in a new production line for water-based texture paints at its Songjiang site in Shanghai, China. Nearly EUR 7.5 million has been invested in the Songjiang site since the start...

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Akzo Nobel to acquire activities from Kansai Paint

Akzo Nobel is to further strengthen its African footprint after reaching an agreement with Kansai Paint to acquire its paints and coatings activities in the region.

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Akzo Nobel completes Grupo Orbis acquisition

Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis, strengthening its long-term position in Latin America.

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Akzo Nobel and Microsoft focus on digital research

Akzo Nobel and Microsoft have teamed up to explore how quantum computing could help fast track the development of high-performance and more sustainable paints and coatings.

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Akzo Nobel launches new Paint the Future startup challenge 

Discovering creative solutions to improve the digital consumer experience is the focus of Akzo Nobel’s 2022 "Paint the Future" regional startup challenge, which is all set to be launched in India.

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Akzo Nobel to scale-up in-house production of resins

Akzo Nobel has announced plans to invest in the expansion of in-house resin manufacturing as part of the company’s Grow & Deliver strategy.

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Akzo Nobel to acquire Grupo Orbis

Akzo Nobel is about to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.

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Akzo Nobel’s Yacht Coatings business partners with the Water Revolution Foundation

Creating a more sustainable yacht industry is the intended goal driving a new partnership between Akzo Nobel’s Yacht Coatings business and the Water Revolution Foundation.

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The 25 largest European coatings manufacturers 2021

Our annual ranking shows little movement among the ranking of the 25 largest coatings manufacturers in Europe. However, the Corona pandemic had a significant influence on individual sales volumes.

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Akzo Nobel seeks start-ups for Paint-the-Future competition

For the second time, Akzo Nobel is looking for innovative start-ups that offer solutions in specific subject areas for the "Paint-the-Future" competition.

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Akzo Nobel invests in coatings application technology from Qlayers

Technology from Qlayers, which is opening up new possibilities in the application of industrial coatings, has prompted Akzo Nobel to acquire a stake in the startup.

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Akzo Nobel opens new R&D lab dedicated to low cure powder coatings

A new research center which is supposed to develop novel products for the growing area of powder on wood has been opened by Akzo Nobel at its site in Como, Italy.

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Tikkurila acquisition: PPG outbids Akzo Nobel

Just two weeks after submitting a binding proposal to acquire Tikkurila, Akzo Nobel now announced that it is no longer planning to take over the company. Meanwhile, PPG made a higher offer and already...

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Akzo Nobel confirms intent to acquire Tikkurila with binding proposal

After its initial non binding proposal Akzo Nobel now has submitted a binding proposal to the Board of Directors of Tikkurila to acquire the Finnish coating manufacturer having completed its due diligence...