AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world’s leading industrial companies. Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we make and supply a wide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals – 2008 revenue totaled €15.4 billion. In fact, we are the largest global paints and coatings company. As a major producer of specialty chemicals we supply industries worldwide with quality ingredients for life’s essentials. We think about the future, but act in the present. We’re passionate about introducing new ideas and developing sustainable answers for our customers. That’s why our 60,000 employees – who are based in more than 80 countries – are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers Today.

The Coatings segment develops, manufactures, and markets coatings for decoration and protection of architectural structures; powder coatings; coatings for wood, metal, coil, and plastics; non-stick coatings; coatings for protection and decoration of hulls, interiors, and superstructures of ships and yachts; aerospace coatings; protective coatings; and fire-retardant products for plants and offshore installations, as well as finishes for passenger cars, commercial transportation, and automotive plastic components.

The Chemicals segment produces pulp bleaching chemicals; chemicals for the manufacture of paper and board; specialty resins for adhesives and polymer manufacturing; and separation products for pharmaceuticals; base chemicals, which include chlorine and caustic soda for industrial applications; functional chemicals, such as ethylene amines, monocholoracetic acid, chelates, cellulosic specialties, sulfur products, and polysulfides; surfactants and fatty acids used in detergents, cleaning, and personal care products; polymerization catalysts, such as organic peroxides, metal alkyls, and Ziegler-Natta systems for the polymer-producing industry; and high-purity metal organics for the electronic industry, and intermediates for pharmaceutical products.