AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel and Axalta announce three directors to finalize the combined company Board
31 Aug 2026
AkzoNobel and Axalta announced that Stephan B. Tanda, Denise C. Johnson and Robert Schuchna have agreed to serve as non-executive Directors of the combined company upon completion of their pending merger of equals.
AkzoNobel lightens the load for TAP Air Portugal with more efficient aerospace coating
24 Aug 2026
AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings business and TAP Air Portugal have successfully completed operational trials of lighter aircraft basecoat technology which can reduce coating weight by up to 26kg per aircraft.
AkzoNobel shareholders vote in favor of intended merger with Axalta
05 Aug 2026
Shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) of Akzo Nobel N.V. (“AkzoNobel”) today voted in favor of all resolutions related to the proposed all-share merger (“the Merger”) with Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (“Axalta”).
AkzoNobel launches self-cleaning exterior coating to support China’s urban renewal
29 Jul 2026
AkzoNobel launches TRINAR® SC Series, an innovative self-cleaning exterior coating designed for China’s urban renewal and premium construction market. The advanced hydrophilic coating keeps building f
AkzoNobel and Axalta enhance governance arrangements following shareholder dialogue
23 Jul 2026
AkzoNobel and Axalta announce enhancements to the proposed governance arrangements for the combined company following shareholder engagement.
AkzoNobel hits all its Q2 targets; profitability up for fifth consecutive quarter
22 Jul 2026
Take a look at our results for the second quarter of 2026. Learn more about how we performed and see some of the Q2 highlights.
AkzoNobel’s Russian subsidiaries placed under temporary external administration
14 Jul 2026
AkzoNobel’s Russian subsidiaries placed under temporary external administration | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel confirms receiving offers from Nippon Paints for its Decorative Paints business
14 Jul 2026
AkzoNobel confirms receiving offers from Nippon Paints for its Decorative Paints business | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel achieves 50% carbon reduction target four years ahead of schedule
02 Jul 2026
AkzoNobel reaches its 2030 carbon reduction target four years ahead of schedule, powered by renewable electricity, solar energy, and low-carbon innovation across global operations.
AkzoNobel’s color expertise helping to preserve Genoa’s heritage and identity
02 Jul 2026
AkzoNobel and Genoa launch a Sikkens color plan to guide facade restoration near the Old Port, preserving historic architecture, materials and the city’s identity.
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