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Coatings for major green energy project in China
Akzo Nobel is supplying protective coatings for wind power and chemical processing facilities at the world's largest integrated green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project.
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AkzoNobel and Axalta to create global coatings powerhouse
Two major players in the coatings industry are set to join forces: AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have announced plans to merge.
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Solar absorbing wall technology
After developing a pioneering coating which can help warm up or cool down a building, AkzoNobel has now become exclusive paint supplier to the “Calosol” heat-retaining façade technology it helped...
Cooperation for laser curing for powder coatings
AkzoNobel and IPG Photonics have just partnered up to improve an new curing technology for powder coating via lasers.
Investment and closure
AkzoNobel has recently presented a plan that includes a €22 million investment to establish the Montataire site as a flagship for paint production.
New particles for metal effect powder coatings
To adress customer demand for more sustainable metal effect architectural finishes, AkzoNobel has developed a new range of powder coatings.
New Can Coating for beverage industry
Beverage can makers are set to benefit from a new AkzoNobel high-performance internal can coating technology which is free of bisphenols, styrene, PFAS and formaldehyde.
New powder coating line for motorcycles
Akzo Nobel released a new powder coating line for motorcycle manufacturers to improve cost and energy efficiency during finishing.
AkzoNobel invests in Dutch coating research labs
Two new research labs are being built by AkzoNobel at its Sassenheim site in the Netherlands to further propel the company’s product development.
AkzoNobel now 100% renewable in Latin America
All of AkzoNobel’s manufacturing locations in Latin America are now operating completely on renewable electricity.
Akzo Nobel expands its largest powder coatings plant
A major capacity expansion has been completed at AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings site in Italy. Four new manufacturing lines are now operational.
AkzoNobel launches low-energy powder coating
Akzo Nobel just launched a new architectural powder coating which can be cured at temperatures as low as 150° C, while still being Qualicoat class one certified.
New online energy savings calculator for powder coatings
An openly accessible online energy savings calculator for users of powder coatings has been launched by AkzoNobel.