Shanghai, established on March 2, 2010, directly invests in Volvo Car. Shanghai Geely Zhaoyuan is capitalized at 8.1 billion yuan, with Geely Holding Group having a 51 percent stake, Daqing Guozi having a 37 percent share and Shanghai Jiaerwo holding the remaining 12 percent. Geely Motors approved AkzoNobel as refinishing supplier and partner for its repair activities around the world. Geely has authorized the use of AkzoNobel's Sikkens and Leso...

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AkzoNobel expands operation in Spain for interior and metal product portfolio ‍On June 20, ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment announced that AkzoNobel has committed EUR 14 million to expand the production capacity of its factories in the Zona Franca and Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona). It will create over 70 new jobs in the region. The company’s new project has been supported by ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment. AkzoNobel is relocatin...

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AkzoNobel investing USD 30 million to boosts capability of North America On March 15, AkzoNobel announced it is boosting the capability of its powder coating sites in North America by investing more than USD 30 million to install advanced technologies and increase total manufacturing capacity at its four powder coatings sites in North America.  The company is incorporating new extruders, thermoplastics and bonding processes at its facilities in ...

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AkzoNobel, Netherlands completes expansion of Italy plant, adds two new manufacturing lines for automotive primers On February 13, AkzoNobel announced that it had concluded its EUR 21 million expansion project at its Powder Coatings facility in Como, Italy. The company has added four new manufacturing lines, including two specifically allocated for automotive primers. The company has also added bonding equipment lines, to ensure that products mee...

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AkzoNobel, Netherlands develops bio-based interior coating for KIA Motors On November 2, AkzoNobel announced that KIA Motors is using bio-based paint supplied by AkzoNobel for the interior of its new EV9 electric SUV. It’s the first time the vehicle manufacturer has specified an interior bio-based coating.  Two kinds of bio-rosin (rosin is a solid form of resin) have been used to create the product, one extracted from rapeseed, and the other f...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/03

AkzoNobel to expand Barcelona, Spain plant for automotive coatings On July 21, ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment announced that AkzoNobel will create 80 new jobs by expanding production at its plant in the Zona Franca (Barcelona). It will invest EUR 14 million to transfer the production of paints and coatings for the automotive sector to the Catalan plant, an investment project supported by ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment. The relocation pr...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/24

top decision-makers in the EU regarding an ambitious implementation of the EU’s Green New Deal and “Fit for 55” regulation. In addition, it runs joint projects within sustainability to underline the business opportunities of climate transition.   CEO Alliance’s member companies are ABB, AkzoNobel, E.ON, Enel, Ericsson, H2 Green Steel, Iberdrola, SAP, Scania, Schneider Electric, Skanska, UniCredit, and Volkswagen Group. Based on Scania...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/14

AkzoNobel opens global R&D center in UK On March 11, AkzoNobel inaugurated a new GBP 10 million global research and development center at its Slough site in the UK. The facility – home to 120 specialists – will act as a major hub within the company’s worldwide R&D network and help to further advance AkzoNobel’s innovation capabilities, especially in the area of decorative paints. The new center is located close to its flagship Dulux Acad...

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AkzoNobel, Netherlands develops radar-transparent bright film On July 15, AkzoNobel announced that it has developed an innovative film technology that allows automotive manufacturers to hide radar sensors behind decorative metallic parts. The radar-transparent bright film means vehicle makers no longer have to worry about hiding sensors behind solid metal, which can block the signals of safety features such as anti-collision warnings. The product...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/15

e EU the world's leading region for climate protection while unlocking investments, fueling innovations in new technologies and creating future-proof jobs.The Alliance brings together 12 top executives from the energy, transport and technology industries: Björn Rosengren (ABB), Thierry Vanlancker (AkzoNobel), Francesco Starace (ENEL), Leonhard Birnbaum (E.ON), Börje Ekholm (Ericsson), Henrik Henriksson (H2GreenSteel), Ignacio Galán (Iberdrola)...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/08

ropean companies joined forces for a zero-carbon future and a more resilient Europe. The European Union is committed to net zero emissions by 2050, which is in line with the CEO Alliance companies’ own decarbonization strategies. The CEO Alliance represents members from key industry sectors: ABB, AkzoNobel, Eon, Enel, Iberdrola, A.P. Moller Maersk, Philips, SAP, Scania, Schneider Electric, Siemens and Volkswagen. Member companies represent all ...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/05

AkzoNobel announces investment in Changzhou powder coatings plant On July 9, AkzoNobel announced plans to add three new production lines at its Changzhou powder coatings plant in China. The EUR 3 million investment will support additional supplies of acrylic powder coatings, metallic powder coatings and powder primers for the automotive sector, strengthening AkzoNobel’s ability to deliver more locally produced premium products. Opened in 2012, ...

News  Updated at: 2019/07/10

AkzoNobel to boost investment in powder coatings plant in Changzhou, China On July 9, 2019, a chemical maker headquartered in the Netherlands, AkzoNobel, announced a plan to expand the investment in its powder coatings plant in Changzhou, China. With the new investment of EUR 3 million, the company plans to add three new production lines, one each for acrylic powder coatings, metallic powder coatings and powder primers for the automotive sector. ...

News  Updated at: 2019/07/09

AkzoNobel seals recommended supplier agreement with Mercedes-Benz China On May 1, AkzoNobel informed that it has become the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China. The agreement – which follows extensive analysis and tests on AkzoNobel’s products and business processes – means the company has become a certified supplier of vehicle refinishes to more than 50 auto companies in China over the last 20 years. In ad...

News  Updated at: 2018/05/02

AkzoNobel acquires V.Powdertech, powder coating maker in Thailand AkzoNobel has agreed to acquire V.Powdertech to strengthen its powder coatings in Southeast Asia. The value of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition will bring new technologies and services to complement AkzoNobel’s global technology portfolio and business in market segments such as architectural and automotive coatings. The transaction includes all relevant technologies,...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/28

AkzoNobel opens new plant in Thailand Dutch paint manufacturer AkzoNobel is upbeat about its business prospects after opening a new EUR 31 million (THB 1.18 billion) facility in Chon Buri’s Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate. The new plant, which has an annual capacity of 40,000 tons, will serve Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam. AkzoNobel entered Thailand in 1963 and runs four manufacturing sites locally, one in Bangkok...

News  Updated at: 2017/06/01

AkzoNobel invests EUR 12.6 million in new UK innovation hub On February 20, AkzoNobel announced that it will bring together more than 100 of the coatings industry’s leading scientists in a new EUR 12.6 million research and innovation hub in the UK.Located in Felling, UK, the facility will provide a laboratory, as well as a testing and simulation facility, for teams of scientists and technical experts who will work on developing protective coati...

News  Updated at: 2017/02/23

produce Laurox brand organic peroxides, ingredients used in the production of plastics and rubber products. “Mexico is an important market for us and the Los Reyes site serves as an efficient platform to further develop our global leadership position in organic peroxides,” said Werner Fuhrmann, AkzoNobel Executive Committee member for Specialty Chemicals. The Los Reyes site has operated since 1970 and is the headquarters for AkzoNobel’s Spe...

News  Updated at: 2017/01/18

AkzoNobel India inaugurates Specialty Coatings facility in Noida On December 26, AkzoNobel India has inaugurated the first-of-its-kind Specialty Coatings production facility and color laboratory in Noida, Uttar Pradesh to service its customers in the consumer electronics, automobile and cosmetic industries. With an investment of EUR 0.4 million, the new site will manufacture 600 kl of coatings annually. Already commissioned, the facility is in th...

News  Updated at: 2016/12/28

waterborne acrylic resins has started its operations in Waalwiijk in the southern part of the Netherlands. The new plant, which was built at total investment costs of 30 million euros at the production site of DSM NeoResins, a group company to produce resins for paintings, supplies the products to AkzoNobel for use as painting materials. Waterborne acrylic resin products manufactured by DSM NeoResin have less impact on the environment and human ...

News  Updated at: 2009/03/23