AkzoNobel

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

AMSTERDAM, 29-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has committed to accelerating its sustainability agenda by announcing a new ambition to use 100%…

7 years ago

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

Detergent manufacturers can now meet strict environmental regulations relating to the use of phosphates following the launch of a new…

8 years ago

AkzoNobel to build new powder coatings plant in Mumbai, India

AMSTERDAM, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has broken ground on its new powder coatings plant in Mumbai, India. The investment of…

8 years ago

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

AMSTERDAM, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Continued volume growth with improved profitability across all Business Areas A strong adverse currency impact…

8 years ago

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

Cikarang, Indonesia, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has completed phase one of the €2.5 million expansion of its performance coatings plant…

8 years ago

AkzoNobel awarded Gold Class distinction for excellent sustainability performance

AMSTERDAM, 21-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel's number one ranking on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) has resulted in the…

8 years ago

AkzoNobel acquires full control of EkO Peroxide LLC, its hydrogen peroxide joint venture

AMSTERDAM, 21-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has strengthened its position in the North American hydrogen peroxide market after acquiring the outstanding…

8 years ago

Sikkens-coated solar car won in this year’s Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia

Students from Delft University of Technology scorched to victory in this year's Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in a vehicle which…

8 years ago

High performance coatings from AkzoNobel used in the new cultural center in Athens due to be completed early next year

Visitors to a new cultural center in Athens that’s due to house the Greek National Opera will find that high…

8 years ago

AkzoNobel’s color trends study: gold is Color of the Year for 2016

AkzoNobel's influential annual global study of color trends has been launched, with a shade of gold being unveiled as Color…

9 years ago

AkzoNobel to purchase sustainably generated steam from Dutch energy provider Eneco

AkzoNobel has signed a multi-year agreement to purchase sustainably generated steam from Dutch energy provider Eneco. The partnership will help…

9 years ago

AkzoNobel expands its portfolio of locally produced agrochemical products in China

AkzoNobel is helping customers in China to make more efficient use of limited land resources by expanding its portfolio of…

9 years ago

AkzoNobel-sponsored Economist Intelligence Unit’s new report called Tomorrow’s cities explores how cities can create optimal environments for citizens

A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by AkzoNobel explores how cities can create optimal environments for…

9 years ago

AkzoNobel and Photanol team up to develop process for harnessing the power of the sun to make chemicals

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 19-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel and cleantech company Photanol have teamed up to develop a process for harnessing the power…

10 years ago

AkzoNobel releases its 2014 Q2 results

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 23-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel releases its 2014 Q2 results Volumes positive in all three Business Areas Revenue down 4 percent,…

10 years ago

AkzoNobel and National Maritime Museum to restore the Dutch Royal Barge de Koningssloep

AkzoNobel has begun work on restoring the Dutch Royal Barge, de Koningssloep, through a partnership with the National Maritime Museum…

10 years ago

AkzoNobel names Maëlys Castella as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has today announced the appointment of Maëlys Castella (47) as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.…

10 years ago

AkzoNobel’s new €80 million Imperatriz Chemical Island in Brazil starts operation

AkzoNobel's new €80 million Imperatriz Chemical Island in Brazil is now operational and has started supplying the Suzano Maranhão Pulp…

10 years ago

Solvay and AkzoNobel partner with EY to develop monitoring system that tracks and quantifies the use of renewable raw materials

Brussels, 9-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay and AkzoNobel have joined forces with EY (Ernst & Young) to jointly develop a…

10 years ago

AkzoNobel introduced the first digital tool that enables shipping operators to accurately assess and predict the risk of hull fouling

AkzoNobel has introduced the shipping industry's first digital tool that enables operators to accurately assess and predict the risk of…

10 years ago

Paint pioneers AkzoNobel to launch ultrasonic coating that turns surfaces into surround sound speakers

Paint pioneers AkzoNobel have developed new technology which is set to pump up the volume for 21st century lifestyles and…

10 years ago

AkzoNobel announced plans to optimize its Coil Coatings sites across Europe and Russia

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 26-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel today announced plans to optimize the manufacturing footprint of its Coil Coatings sites in Europe…

10 years ago

Sika AG offers CHF 320M to acquire the Building Adhesives Business of the Dutch company AkzoNobel

12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika has made a binding offer of CHF 320 million to acquire the Building Adhesives Business of…

11 years ago

AkzoNobel received €260M binding offer for its Building Adhesives business by Swiss-based Sika AG

9-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel today announced that it has received a binding offer for the purchase of its Building Adhesives…

11 years ago