EU approves AkzoNobel and Axalta merger
AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems has received conditional approval from the European Commission for their proposed all-stock merger, which...
AkzoNobel
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 invests $60m in North American powder coatings expansion
A multi-million-dollar investment programme has upgraded production, infrastructure and technology across three of AkzoNobel’s North American powder coatings sites....
African boatbuilders urged to rethink traditional manufacturing in innovation drive
Innovation does not always require substantial capital investment or complex new technology. It can begin with better communication between...
AkzoNobel Q3 2026 shows rise in marine and protective coatings revenue
AkzoNobel’s Marine and Protective Coatings business reported third-quarter revenue of €385m in 2026, up 1 per cent from €381m...
AkzoNobel and Axalta announce Axanzo name for merged company
AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have chosen Axanzo as the name of their combined company following their planned merger....
Awlgrip expands Gloss Finish Primer to North America and Asia-Pacific
Awlgrip has expanded its Gloss Finish Primer to North America and Asia-Pacific, following its introduction in Europe in 2025....
How shifting regional regulations are shaping the hull coatings market
Representing more than a simple tick box exercise, fouling control has been an essential pre-launch consideration for owners and...
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...
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....
