AkzoNobel expands global network with launch of first yacht paint application centre in Germany
AkzoNobel has opened its first Yacht Paint Application Centre (YPAC) in Germany, expanding its network of technical training and...
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Read the latest news from AkzoNobel – a paint and coatings company which has been refining its products since 1792 – and is now popular with boat owners and boatbuilders across the globe.
AkzoNobel and Axalta name three directors for combined company board
AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have confirmed that Stephan B. Tanda, Denise C. Johnson and Robert Schuchna have agreed...
Historic tall ship Le Français returns to service after refit
The 47m tall ship Le Français, built in 1948, has been refitted ahead of its 2026 working season, which...
International introduces Micron 350 antifouling to Asia-Pacific
AkzoNobel is introducing International Micron 350 antifouling to the Asia-Pacific market from September 2026, following its availability in Europe....
AkzoNobel shareholders approve Axalta merger
Shareholders of Dutch paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel have approved all resolutions relating to the proposed all-share merger with...
AkzoNobel reports higher Q2 profitability
AkzoNobel has published its results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting higher operating income and an improved adjusted...
Nippon Paint offers €7.5bn for AkzoNobel decorative paints unit
Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings has offered €7.5bn to acquire Dutch rival AkzoNobel’s decorative coatings business. Nippon Paint confirmed the...
AkzoNobel turns to Captain Glenn to drive global yacht coatings campaign
AkzoNobel says it is putting education ahead of traditional product marketing with a new global ambassador campaign that follows...
AkzoNobel shares plummet as Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams offer withdrawn
Nippon Paint Holdings and Sherwin-Williams have issued a joint statement confirming that the companies are no longer pursuing a...
AkzoNobel rejects €13bn takeover bid
Global paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has rejected a conditional and non-binding proposal from Nippon Paint Holdings Co. and...
AkzoNobel reports Q1 2026 results amid ‘turbulent market’
Global paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has reported its first-quarter 2026 results. Organic sales decreased by 1 per cent...
