AMSTERDAM, 29-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has committed to accelerating its sustainability agenda by announcing a new ambition to use 100% renewable energy and become carbon neutral by 2050. The company has been among the global leaders in sustainability for more … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Management, Netherlands
Tagged 100% renewable energy, AkzoNobel, André Veneman, carbon neutral, sustainability, Ton Büchner
Detergent manufacturers can now meet strict environmental regulations relating to the use of phosphates following the launch of a new ingredient developed by AkzoNobel’s Chelates business. AMSTERDAM, 12-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The product – Dissolvine M-40 – is a chelating agent … Read the full press release
AMSTERDAM, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has broken ground on its new powder coatings plant in Mumbai, India. The investment of €9 million will allow the company to increase capacity in the region, which forms an important part of its organic … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Industrial, Netherlands
Tagged AkzoNobel, INDIA, Mumbai, powder coatings plant, Simon Parker
AMSTERDAM, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Continued volume growth with improved profitability across all Business Areas A strong adverse currency impact Volumes up 1 percent, driven by Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings EBIT (operating income excluding incidental items) up 9 percent … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Investment, Management, Netherlands
Tagged AkzoNobel, Ton Büchner
Cikarang, Indonesia, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has completed phase one of the €2.5 million expansion of its performance coatings plant in Cikarang, Indonesia. The investment will increase capacity at the facility by 40 percent and will help the company meet … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Industrial, Netherlands
Tagged AkzoNobel, Mauricio Bannwart, Oscar Wezenbeek, performance coatings plant
AMSTERDAM, 21-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel’s number one ranking on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) has resulted in the award of an Industry Leader, Gold Class distinction for excellent sustainability performance. The recognition also includes a listing in the … Read the full press release
AMSTERDAM, 21-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has strengthened its position in the North American hydrogen peroxide market after acquiring the outstanding shares in EkO Peroxide LLC from joint venture partner OCI Peroxygens LLC (a subsidiary of OCI Enterprises Inc.). Established nine … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Management, Netherlands
Tagged AkzoNobel, EkO Peroxide LLC, hydrogen peroxide joint venture, OCI Peroxygens LLC, Werner Fuhrmann
Students from Delft University of Technology scorched to victory in this year’s Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in a vehicle which once again featured a coatings system developed by AkzoNobel. AMSTERDAM, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Nuon Solar Team has been sponsored … Read the full press release
Visitors to a new cultural center in Athens that’s due to house the Greek National Opera will find that high performance coatings from AkzoNobel have taken center stage. AMSTERDAM, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Being designed by renowned architects Renzo Piano Building Workshop, … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Chemicals, Construction, Greece
Tagged AkzoNobel, coatings, Conrad Keijzer, cultural center in Athens, High performance coatings
AkzoNobel’s influential annual global study of color trends has been launched, with a shade of gold being unveiled as Color of the Year for 2016. AMSTERDAM, 16-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — An appropriate color for an Olympic year, it was chosen … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Netherlands
Tagged AkzoNobel, color trends study, gold is Color of the Year for 2016, Ruud Joosten
AkzoNobel has signed a multi-year agreement to purchase sustainably generated steam from Dutch energy provider Eneco. The partnership will help to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by more than 100,000 tons a year. AMSTERDAM, 16-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The agreement became … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Netherlands
Tagged AkzoNobel, Dutch energy provider, Eneco, Hugo Buis, Knut Schwalenberg, sustainably generated steam
A major Dutch initiative designed to investigate how waste can be used as a raw material to produce chemicals has more than doubled in size since being launched late last year. AMSTERDAM, 10-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Initially formed by AkzoNobel, … Read the full press release
AkzoNobel is helping customers in China to make more efficient use of limited land resources by expanding its portfolio of locally produced agrochemical products. AMSTERDAM, 15-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — China has a well-documented shortage of arable land, which means sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Netherlands
Tagged agrochemical products, AkzoNobel, John Cate, Mr. Yu Dong
The world’s first modular car is being unveiled today at a major motor show in Amsterdam, with AkzoNobel having made an important contribution to its development. AMSTERDAM, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Nova high performance electronic vehicle is built by 26 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, AutoRAI event, Bio-fiber reinforced panels, Eindhoven University of Technology, electronic vehicle, Markus Majoor, motor show in Amsterdam, NouryactTM accelerators, Nova, Shell Eco-marathon, world's first modular car
A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by AkzoNobel explores how cities can create optimal environments for citizens. AMSTERDAM, 13-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The report, called Tomorrow’s cities, features city experts and executives from across the world, … Read the full press release
A low sodium mineral salt product jointly developed by AkzoNobel and flavor experts Givaudan recently won a leading industry innovation award at the annual Global Food Technology & Innovation Summit in London. AMSTERDAM, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The 2015 Future … Read the full press release
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 19-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel and cleantech company Photanol have teamed up to develop a process for harnessing the power of the sun to make chemicals. The two companies will work on creating sustainable technology which mimics the way plants … Read the full press release
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 23-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel releases its 2014 Q2 results Volumes positive in all three Business Areas Revenue down 4 percent, mainly due to 5 percent adverse currency effects Operating income €353 million (2013: €322 million) reflecting increased volume and benefits … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, Ton Büchner
AkzoNobel has begun work on restoring the Dutch Royal Barge, de Koningssloep, through a partnership with the National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) in Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experts from the company’s yacht paints business are carrying out the intricate restoration … Read the full press release
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has today announced the appointment of Maëlys Castella (47) as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. She will officially take up the position on September 15. Maëlys Castella succeeds Keith Nichols, who announced his intention to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, Netherlands
Tagged AkzoNobel, Antony Burgmans, Maëlys Castella, Ton Büchner
AkzoNobel’s new €80 million Imperatriz Chemical Island in Brazil is now operational and has started supplying the Suzano Maranhão Pulp Mill in northern Brazil. Amsterdam, Netherlands, 14-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Operated by the company’s Pulp and Performance Chemicals business, the state-of-the-art Imperatriz facility … Read the full press release
Brussels, 9-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay and AkzoNobel have joined forces with EY (Ernst & Young) to jointly develop a monitoring system that tracks and quantifies the use of renewable raw materials in paints, coatings and other applications. The partnership … Read the full press release
AkzoNobel has introduced the shipping industry’s first digital tool that enables operators to accurately assess and predict the risk of hull fouling, depending on which routes are being traded. Amsterdam, Netherlands, 3-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Developed by the company’s Marine Coatings business, Intertrac analyzes … Read the full press release
Paint pioneers AkzoNobel have developed new technology which is set to pump up the volume for 21st century lifestyles and revolutionize the way people listen to music. Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The company’s scientists have created an ultrasonic coating – or singing … Read the full press release
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 26-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel today announced plans to optimize the manufacturing footprint of its Coil Coatings sites in Europe and Russia by concentrating production at three strategic sites. The company intends to improve operational performance by focusing all European … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Netherlands, Russia, Sweden
Tagged AB Ghosh, AkzoNobel, coil coatings, Conrad Keijzer, Hilden, Lipetsk, Malmö, manufacturing footprint
12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika has made a binding offer of CHF 320 million to acquire the Building Adhesives Business of the Dutch company AkzoNobel. With annual sales of CHF 228 million, AkzoNobel Building Adhesives is a top-three player in its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, France, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged acquire, acquisition, AkzoNobel, AkzoNobel Building Adhesives, Bonding, Building Adhesives business, Casco, Cégécol, Dutch company AkzoNobel, EriKeeper, Flooring, Refurbishment, Schönox, Sealing, Sika, Synteko
9-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel today announced that it has received a binding offer for the purchase of its Building Adhesives business by Sika AG for €260 million. Building Adhesives generated annual revenues of €185 million in 2012. The transaction, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, France, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged AkzoNobel, Building Adhesives business, Casco, Cégécol, Damville, EriKeeper, Jan Jenisch, Rosendahl, Schönox, Sika AG, Synteko, Ton Büchner, €260M binding offer
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