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AkzoNobel and Volvo Ocean Race innovate Race Boat Experience

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, September 2017

AMSTERDAM, 25-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Visitors to the race villages in the forthcoming Volvo Ocean Race will be able to explore a life-size replica of the competing Volvo Ocean 65 (VO65) yachts as part of a major attraction being presented in … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel explores opportunities in building a world-class facility for the buildings and construction industries

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, September 2017

AMSTERDAM, 25-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals business is studying plans to build a world-class plant for its Bermocoll® business, which supplies essential ingredients for the paint and buildings and construction industries. The study – expected to be completed by … Read the full press release

Philips: Egbert van Acht to succeed Pieter Nota as Chief Business Leader, Personal Health businesses

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, August 2017

AMSTERDAM, 28-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) today announced that Egbert van Acht, who currently leads Philips’ Health & Wellness business group, will succeed Pieter Nota as Chief Business Leader of Philips’ Personal Health businesses, effective October 1, … Read the full press release

Solar Team Eindhoven’s solar-powered family car features high performance coatings supplied by AkzoNobel

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, August 2017

AMSTERDAM, 11-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Students from Eindhoven University of Technology taking part in this year’s Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia will be aiming to blaze a winning trail in a stunning new vehicle featuring high performance coatings supplied by … Read the full press release

Thierry Vanlancker to succeed Ton Büchner as AkzoNobel CEO

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, July 2017

AMSTERDAM, 20-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel announces today that Chief Executive Ton Büchner steps down with immediate effect due to health reasons. The company has announced Thierry Vanlancker as the new CEO. Ton joined AkzoNobel in 2012 and has been … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel to double production capacity at its organic peroxides facility in Ningbo, China

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, July 2017

AMSTERDAM, 20-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals business is working on plans to double production capacity at its organic peroxides facility in Ningbo, China, during the next two years. A project to boost the capacity by 40% is already underway, … Read the full press release

Historic McLaren cars at the Louwman Museum in The Hague, Netherlands

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, July 2017

McLaren Exhibition at the Louwman Museum in The Hague, from July 6 to August 27 Only 6 years after its launch, McLaren Automotive already owns a fleet of heritage cars that can no longer be purchased new Exhibition showcases 16 … Read the full press release

WindEurope: Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) show that renewables are maturing into market based solutions

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, July 2017

BRUSSELS, 11-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Google, Norsk Hydro and Facebook are leading the growing trend of major companies looking to secure reliable and competitive power from renewable energy and reduce the risks associated with fossil fuel-based power supply. 100 top companies … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel’s Surface Chemistry business named 2017 Safer Choice Partner of the Year by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, May 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced AkzoNobel’s Surface Chemistry business as a 2017 Safer Choice Partner of the Year. The business was recognized for its role in proactively advancing the safer chemistry and safer product goals of the … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel and Maersk Line to jointly elevate sustainability in the maritime industry

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, March 2017

AMSTERDAM, 29-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel and leading global container shipping company Maersk Line have signed a strategic sustainability partnership to reduce carbon emissions per container shipped by 10%. The aim of the partnership – which reflects the mutual ambition of … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel announces new ambition to use 100% renewable energy and become carbon neutral by 2050

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, March 2017

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

TU/e Professor to be presented with Prestigious Nagoya Gold Medal

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2017

Japan’s highest award for chemistry scientists, the Nagoya Gold Medal of Organic Chemistry, will this year be presented to Bert Meijer, TU/e professor of Organic Chemistry. Meijer thus joins an illustrious group of 22 predecessors, including several winners of Nobel … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel: newly developed biodegradable chelating agent to help detergent industry meet stringent use of phosphates rules

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, October 2016

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

AkzoNobel to build new powder coatings plant in Mumbai, India

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, August 2016

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

University of York chemist Professor John Goodby awarded a prestigious Royal Medal of the Royal Society

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, July 2016

YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of York chemist, whose research has made important contributions to the development of flat-screen displays for TVs, computers and mobile phones, has been awarded a prestigious Royal Medal of the Royal Society. Professor John … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel 2Q2016: Increased volumes while improving profitability across all Business Areas

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, July 2016

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

AkzoNobel completes phase one of its performance coatings plant expansion in Cikarang, Indonesia

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, May 2016

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

McLaren at at Rockingham Motor Speedway: The qualifying sessions on Saturday were extremely promising

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, May 2016

Rockingham, 05-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren GT Factory Driver Rob Bell showcased the pace of the 650S GT3 in the British GT Championship round at Rockingham Motor Speedway this weekend, co-qualifying on the front row. In the race, he and teammate … Read the full press release

BBC Top Gear Magazine recognised McLaren Automotive as Manufacturer of the Year

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, March 2016

SURREY, 29-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren Automotive has been presented with the accolade of Manufacturer of Year in the 2016 BBC Top Gear Magazine Awards in recognition of the rapid growth and global success of the company, both achieved in … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel awarded Gold Class distinction for excellent sustainability performance

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, January 2016

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