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  • AkzoNobel makes strategic move into Chinese automotive market
    September 8, 2010

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

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  • AkzoNobel to be the primary paint supplier to Walmart
    September 1, 2010

    AkzoNobel – the world’s largest coatings company – today announced it has been selected by Walmart to be the primary paint supplier for the retailer’s US stores.

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  • AkzoNobel’s Annual Report ranked among world’s elite
    August 31, 2010

    2009 Annual Report Website

    AkzoNobel’s 2009 Report was one of the best in the world according to e.com’s highly respected Annual Report on Annual Reports. The company was ranked fourth in the latest global top 300, a massive improvement of 48 places on the previous year. It means AkzoNobel was the best performing Dutch company.

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  • AkzoNobel publishes Q2 2010 results
    July 23, 2010

    AkzoNobel Q2 2010 report cover

    Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) today announced a revenue increase of 13 percent (5 percent positive currency translation effect) for the second quarter of 2010 and the early achievement of the 14 percent EBITDA margin target set for the end of 2011.

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  • "Brilliant scientist" wins 2010 AkzoNobel Science Award
    July 16, 2010

    Professor Meijer

    An internationally renowned Dutch scientist responsible for several major advances in polymer and organic chemistry has won the 2010 AkzoNobel Science Award.

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  • AkzoNobel strengthens Packaging Coatings portfolio
    July 15, 2010

    AkzoNobel has today agreed to acquire the worldwide assets of Swedish-based company Lindgens Metal Decorating Coatings and Inks, including its majority stake in the Server Boya joint venture in Turkey. Financial details were not disclosed.

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  • AkzoNobel endorses UN’s CEO Water Mandate
    July 14, 2010

    AkzoNobel’s commitment to the sustainable use of natural resources has been reinforced by the company’s endorsement of the CEO Water Mandate. Launched by the United Nations Global Compact in July 2007, the CEO Water Mandate is a unique public-private initiative designed to assist companies in the development, implementation and disclosure of sustainable fresh water policies and practices.

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  • AkzoNobel sets $3 billion China target for 2015
    July 2, 2010

    AkzoNobel’s ambitious growth plans for Asia were underlined today when the company announced that it plans to double its current revenue in China within five years. A target of $3 billion has been set for 2015, with China poised to play an integral role in AkzoNobel’s strategic focus on the world’s growth regions.

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  • AkzoNobel Decorative Paints wins award for Dulux transformation
    June 25, 2010

    The successful transformation of Dulux into a major international brand has earned AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints business a top UK marketing award.

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  • AkzoNobel to divest National Starch business for $1.3bn
    June 21, 2010

    Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) today announced the sale of its National Starch business to Corn Products International. The company will receive $1.3bn in cash and the buyer will assume certain pension and employee benefit liabilities.

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