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Lanxess plans to buy specialty chemicals division of Akzo Nobel

Chemical specialist Lanxess has linked up with private equity shop Apollo to court Akzo Nobel’s specialty chemicals division. But they are not alone.

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Akzo Nobel confirms merger discussions with Axalta

In response to market speculation, Akzo Nobel has confirmed it is currently in constructive discussions regarding a merger of the Akzo Nobel Paints & Coatings...

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Titanium Dioxide: Ruling opacity out of existence?

After the French authorities have proposed to classify TiO2 as classify it as Carcinogenic Category 1B, there has been much discussion of alternatives. Akzo...

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Akzo Nobel CEO Ton Büchner steps down with immediate effect

Akzo Nobel has announced today that Chief Executive Ton Büchner steps down with immediate effect due to health reasons. The company has announced Thierry Vanlancker ...

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PPG ends quest to acquire Akzo Nobel

PPG has withdrawn its proposal to combine with Akzo Nobel and will not pursue a public offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of Akzo Nobel.

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Akzo Nobel increases sales and profit

Akzo Nobel reported a second quarter with positive developments in profitability in all three Business Areas, despite currency pressures and a challenging market...

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Akzo Nobel produces marine and protective coatings in Russia

Customers in Western Russia are to benefit from local production of Akzo Nobel's International brand marine and protective coatings. The new capacity is being ...

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Top 25: Europe’s largest coatings companies

ECJ has ranked the largest 25 coatings companies by its revenues, headquartered on the continent. The Top 10 manufacters combined have coatings sales worth over 20 ...

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Akzo Nobel publishes Q1 2016 results

Akzo Nobel reported its first quarter 2016 results with positive volume developments in all three business areas despite a challenging market environment.

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Akzo Nobel opens technical center for wood coatings in Sweden

Akzo Nobel has opened a EUR 2.5 million technical application center for its Wood Coatings business in Malmö, Sweden.

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AkzoNobel opens new coil coatings production line in Mexico

AkzoNobel has opened a new production line for coil coatings at its facility in Garcia, Mexico.