AkzoNobel news

• 24 September 2020

  AkzoNobel Expands Powder Coatings Capacity and Advances Greener Production

  €20M investment in Como, Italy, boosts automotive coatings capacity, enhances sustainability with recycled energy, and supports supply chain resilience. Similar upgrades in Germany, China, and Vietnam.
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  6 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden

  The €4M expansion boosts capacity for Levasil CC, aiding the shift to sustainable water-based coatings. It supports growing demand and future growth in various markets, including electronics and construction.
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  4 July 2018

  AkzoNobel to Expand Chloromethanes Capacity in Frankfurt

  Design work has begun for a second expansion to increase chloromethanes capacity by 50% over five years, enhancing supply reliability and energy efficiency for pharmaceutical and other industries.
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  13 June 2018

  AkzoNobel Builds Demo Plant for New Ethylene Amines Technology in Sweden

  The new plant in Sweden will showcase a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing raw material use and improving cost and environmental performance.
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  20 April 2018

  AkzoNobel and INEOS Partner to Expand Chelates Production

  The partnership will see new chelates production facilities at INEOS’s Cologne site, operational by 2020, enhancing sustainability and meeting rising demand due to the European phosphate ban.
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  16 February 2018

  Consortium Secures Initial Funding for Rotterdam Waste-to-Chemistry Project

  The project will convert 360,000 tons of waste into 220,000 tons of methanol, supported by Dutch authorities. Final investment decision expected in 2018, with Rabobank as lead advisor.

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  24 November 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands European Micronutrient Production

  The €10M investment in Sweden will boost production of iron chelates to meet rising demand, driven by poor soil conditions and population growth, enhancing agricultural productivity.
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  16 October 2017

  AkzoNobel to Expand Chloromethanes Capacity

  The expansion in Germany aims to meet growing demand in pharmaceuticals and electronics, improve productivity, and enhance supply chain benefits for customers.
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  9 October 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands Pharma Salt Production in Denmark

  The Mariager site now produces 60% more pharmaceutical grade salt, meeting global demand for dialysis solutions, insulin, and baby food, driven by rising healthcare needs.
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  18 July 2017

  Avantium and AkzoNobel Sign Contract for Pilot Biorefinery in Delfzijl

  The pilot plant will validate the Zambezi process to convert biomass into raw materials, aiming for commercial scale. Expected operational in Q2 2018, it will create about 20 jobs.
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  5 July 2017

  AkzoNobel Invests €20M to Boost Expancel Production

  Expancel microspheres' demand rises in markets like food packaging and automotive. The expansion in Sweden will enhance global supply, supporting sustainable and innovative product development.
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  2 June 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands Micronutrient Capacity in Europe

  €10M investment in Sweden to boost chelated micronutrient production, meeting rising demand due to poor soil conditions and population growth. Completion expected next year.
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  20 February 2017

  AkzoNobel Invests €12.6M in UK Innovation Hub

  The new UK hub will house over 100 scientists developing protective coatings for energy, mining, and infrastructure. It features advanced testing facilities and will be operational by late 2018.
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  9 February 2017

  AkzoNobel, Avantium, and Partners Advance Biobased Economy with New Technology

  A new reference plant in Delfzijl will use Avantium's Zambezi process to convert non-food biomass into high-purity glucose and lignin, accelerating the biobased economy.
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  14 September 2015

  AkzoNobel, Eneco, and Groningen Seaports Invest in Sustainable Steam

  Eneco retrofits its biomass facility to produce steam, reducing AkzoNobel's CO2 emissions. Groningen Seaports provides infrastructure. Steam supply starts December 2016.
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  1 September 2015

  AkzoNobel to Invest €1.3M in UK Pilot Plant

  The new facility will create three jobs, safeguard 28, and support resin development for coatings. Funded partly by the UK government, it enhances the site's R&D capabilities. Start-up in Q1 2016.
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  16 June 2015

  AkzoNobel and Evonik Form Chlorine/Potassium Hydroxide JV

  The JV will build a membrane electrolysis plant in Germany by end-2017, producing 130,000 tons of potassium hydroxide and 82,000 tons of chlorine annually, enhancing sustainability and market positions.
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  4 June 2015

  New Partners Join Waste-to-Chemicals Consortium

  The consortium aims to convert waste into chemicals using proven technology, with plans to establish Europe's first plant. The study results will be published later this year.
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  1 January 2015

  Akzo Nobel Skoghall Site Decommissioning and Remediation

  From 2011-2014, Reconsil managed the site's closure, including recycling, demolition, and hazardous waste handling. They continue overseeing environmental control and landfill capping.
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  6 May 2014

  AkzoNobel Opens Energy-Efficient Chlorine Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Frankfurt boosts chlorine capacity by 50%, cuts ecological footprint by 20%, and reduces energy use by 30% per ton. It supports sustainability and strengthens market position.
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  6 February 2012

  AkzoNobel Expands Global MCA Capacity

  AkzoNobel boosts MCA production at Delfzijl and Taixing plants to over 100,000 MT/year each, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in key markets like agrochemicals and surfactants.
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  1 February 2011

  AkzoNobel Invests EUR 140M to Upgrade Chlorine Production

  The upgrade to membrane electrolysis tech will boost capacity by 50%, cut eco-footprint by 30%, and meet strong demand. The new plant will start in Q4 2013, increasing annual chlorine output to 250 kilotons.
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  28 January 2010

  AkzoNobel Invests €10M in UK R&D Hub

  Investing €10M, the UK site will add fire protection and polymer labs, enhancing R&D for performance coatings. New facilities will boost innovation and meet growing fire protection demands.
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  26 September 2006

  Akzo Nobel Opens Major Chemical Plants in the Netherlands

  The new plants in Delfzijl mark the end of regular Dutch chlorine transports and highlight a successful public/private partnership, with significant government support and advanced membrane cell technology.
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  3 May 2006

  Akzo Nobel Expands Coatings Operations in Spain

  The company sold its Sant Adriá de Besós site to Urbis and will build a new facility near Barcelona, aiming to enhance efficiency and market presence in Spain's decorative coatings sector.
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  15 December 2005

  Akzo Nobel Opens Advanced Water Treatment Plant in Sweden

  The new plant in Skoghall produces 35,000 tons of ferric chlorides annually for water treatment and serves as a sales center. The site also manufactures chlorine, caustic soda, and other chemicals.
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  20 September 2004

  Construction Starts on Akzo Nobel Plants in Delfzijl

  The new chlorine and MCA plants in Delfzijl will use advanced membrane cell technology, saving 5% energy. The project, delayed by EU consent, aims to end chlorine transports in the Netherlands by mid-2006.
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  1 September 2003

  Akzo Nobel Invests in Swedish Expancel Plant

  The investment will boost Expancel® microsphere production due to rising global demand, create jobs, and enhance market position. Applications include printing inks, paints, and packaging.