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AkzoNobel Targets Growth After Opening New Coatings Plant in India

07.02.2011 - AkzoNobel's ambition to accelerate growth and increase revenue in India to €1 billion within the next five years has been underlined today by the official opening of a new...

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AkzoNobel Invests €90 Million in New Facility in Brazil for World's Largest Paper Mill

24.01.2011 - AkzoNobel has invested close to €90 million in a new facility being built in Brazil. The plant, operated by the company's Pulp and Paper Chemicals business, Eka Chemicals, will...

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Knut Schwalenberg Appointed Managing Director of Akzo Nobel Industrial Chemicals

03.01.2011 - Knut Schwalenberg has been appointed Managing Director of Akzo Nobel Industrial Chemicals. Schwalenberg succeeds Werner Fuhrmann, who has been appointed to Akzo Nobel's new...

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Akzo Nobel Develops the Mobile Hypo Unit (MHU)

30.09.2010 - Akzo Nobel Industrial Chemicals today introduced a new mobile emergency response system for accidents involving chlorine rail tank cars. Unique in Europe, the mobile hypo unit (MHU...

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Benelux Chemical Companies Outline Growth, Cost Savings Plans

29.09.2010 - Benelux chemicals companies Akzo Nobel, DSM and Solvay have renewed their focus on emerging markets, setting new targets to offset expected slower growth in mature markets...

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AkzoNobel Eyes €20 Billion In Sales, 13-15% Margin

28.09.2010 - Dutch paints group AkzoNobel said it would target a 13-15% core profit margin and €20 billion ($26.69 billion) in annual sales as it joins other chemicals firms tapping emerging...

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AkzoNobel Buys Chinese Vehicle Refinish Supplier

08.09.2010 - AkzoNobel is to significantly boost its presence in the Chinese automotive market after agreeing to acquire Changzhou Prime Automotive Paint. Financial details were not disclosed...

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Akzonobel Expands Salt Production and Enhances Environmental Footprint

08.09.2010 - Akzonobel today inaugurates its new salt plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. This €25 million investment will officially be opened by Werner Fuhrmann, president of Akzonobel...