AkzoNobel Ranks At Top Of Dow Jones Sustainability Index Again
The latest listing, published today, places the company first out of more than 350 companies in the materials industry group.
AkzoNobel Unveils Plans To Invest In UK Pilot Plant
The state-of-the-art facility will provide resin samples for product testing and the possibility to scale up to commercial manufacture. Start-up is expected in the first quarter of 2016.
AkzoNobel’s Carbon Credits Methodology Wins Environmental Award
The first of its kind within the shipping industry, the carbon credits methodology is based on ship owners converting existing vessels from biocidal antifouling system to a premium, biocide-free advanced hull coating such as AkzoNobel’s Intersleek, part of the company’s international range of marine coatings.
AkzoNobel Expands Performance Coatings Research Facility In Houston
The expanded facility will be able to house up to 35 laboratory staff, with 30 technologists employed initially. Key capabilities will include a dedicated area for experimental paint making, a modern paint application laboratory and environmentally controlled drying areas for conditioning of test panels.
AkzoNobel And McLaren Continue As Technical Partners
AkzoNobel also recently extended a supplier partnership with McLaren Racing, which first began in 2008.
AkzoNobel Helps Students Build World’s First Modular Car
The Nova high-performance electronic vehicle was built by 26 students at the Eindhoven University of Technology.
AkzoNobel Opens State-Of-The-Art Vehicle Refinishes Plant In China
The new factory adds around 25 million liters of capacity for Sikkens, Lesonal and Prime vehicle refinishes products. It also strengthens AkzoNobel’s position as one of the leading players in China’s vehicle refinishes and commercial vehicle OEM markets, building on its acquisition of Changzhou Prime Automotive Ltd. in 2010.
AkzoNobel Launches New North American Mobile Sites For Sikkens And Lesonal Brands
Each site delivers easy ways to stay updated on products, color tools and services as well as providing quick methods to stay in touch with the most experienced refinish team in the industry.
AkzoNobel Appoints Maelys Castella As Member Of The Board Of Management
Maelys is already a member of the company’s executive committee, having been appointed chief financial officer on Sept. 15.
AkzoNobel Unveils New Color Trends, Announces 2015 Color Of The Year
The company’s Colour Futures initiative is now in its 12th year.