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Comunque: impianti vecchiotti,accanto a plant nuovissimi con buona volontà di trasformazione e di ricerca: il settore sarà (è) impattato in modo (sopratutto per le produzioni di nicchia ma poi credo che fluiranno giu' giu' verso il basso) ripeto impattato in modo significante dalle nanotecnologie; Penso a d esempio a vernici ad altissime performance; oppure a protettivi particolari sostitutivi di alcuni film utilizzati nelle confezioni alimentari..
E' vero comunque, Azienda solida, in un momento particolare: dipende per esempio dai consumi auto (verniciature), oppure dai rivestimenti e decorativi e tecnici per edilizia oppure rivestimenti particolari anticorrosione.. particolari titpi di protezione per alimentari che come dicevo prima potrebbero mandare in pensione l'uso di alcune poliolefine..E' comunque come si puo' capire un momento veramente particolare in quanto dipende molto dai consumi che i settori di cui sopra (che sono fortemente in crisi).
Notizia del 16 gennaio 2008 (wsj)
privately-owned, US-based company Whitford Worldwide. Financial
details have not been disclosed.
The deal involves AkzoNobel's global cookware and bakeware
activities, which operate out of five sites in the US, China, India,
Brazil and Italy. The transaction is expected to be completed in the
first quarter of 2009.
"Although it is a solid business, our non-stick coatings operation
does not have the scale for it to become a true market leader
globally," explained Leif Darner, AkzoNobel's Board member
responsible for Performance Coatings. "In the hands of new owners,
however, it offers good growth opportunities and we are convinced our
employees are joining an ambitious and successful company run by
capable professionals who we trust to take the business forward."
Added Whitford Worldwide's CEO Dave Willis: "Acquiring AkzoNobel's
non-stick activities gives us access to cutting-edge technology and
expertise which will enable us to significantly expand our portfolio.
It's an excellent business which fits in perfectly with our own
ambitions and growth plans."
Whitford Worldwide manufactures a wide range of non-stick coatings
for consumer applications of all types, including frying pans,
coffee-plate warmers and waffle makers. Founded in 1969, the company
also manufactures coatings for the chemical processing and
petrochemical industries.
AkzoNobel's non-stick coatings business employs around 140 people and
details about how many will be transferred are being discussed.
Unions and employee representative bodies have been informed and
consultations procedures will begin shortly, where applicable.
Regulatory approval will also be sought as and where appropriate.
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Note to editors
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 - pro forma
2007 revenue totaled EUR14.4 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 -



In data 23/12 postavo:

"Tornando ancora ad AKZO NOBEL ha annunciato che non procederà al riacquisto di proprie azioni:

AkzoNobel has announced the cancellation of the common shares which
the company repurchased under its recent share buyback program.
Under the program, which was announced on March 17, 2008 and
postponed on September 29, AkzoNobel had repurchased an aggregate of
31,746,972 common shares for a total consideration of EUR1.437 billion.
AkzoNobel has now completed the cancellation of all 31,746,972
shares.
Following this cancellation, Akzo Nobel has 231,655,551 common shares
outstanding"

Ed in data 20/12:

E sempre Akzo che acquista la maggioranza di Nippon Kavaku (Kavaku Akzo), catalizzatori per la prod di vernici poliesteri.
Una cosina che rende bene.
"AkzoNobel has agreed to acquire a 75/25 majority interest in its
Kayaku Akzo Co. Ltd (KAC) joint venture with Nippon Kayaku.
KAC has been a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies for
nearly 40 years. A leading supplier of organic peroxides to Japan,
the business has sales offices in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, as well as
a manufacturing and research and development facility in Asa.
"This opportunity allows AkzoNobel to gain access to the Japanese
market and take on the leadership in the longstanding cooperation,"
said Rob Frohn, Board member responsible for AkzoNobel Specialty
Chemicals."

Ed in data 26/11 sempre per Akzo Nobel:


Company Information
Akzo Nobel supplies a range of decorative paints, performance coatings and speciality chemicals. ICI’s specialty polymer and regional and industrial activities have become part of specialty chemicals, its packaging coatings operation is under the performance coatings, and its decorative activities is part of the decorative paints unit.

Akzo Nobel states that it has made “significant progress” in transforming the company strategically, operationally and culturally. Its coatings and chemicals businesses are focusing on growth in the emerging markets of Asia, Eastern and Central Europe, and South and Central America through development and acquisitions.
Akzo Nobel | Company Structure Information

Akzo Nobel supplies a range of decorative paints, performance coatings and speciality chemicals. It has headquarters in the Netherlands and currently employs around 60,000 people in more than 80 countries. In 2007, it had sales of around Euro10bn.
History
Akzo NV was formed in 1969 by the merger of the (Dutch companies) Koninklijke Zout Organon and AKU, and became Akzo Nobel in 1994 after successfully acquiring Nobel Industries.
In January 2008, Akzo Nobel finalised its £8bn ($16bn/Euro11bn) purchase of ICI.
In November 2007, Akzo Nobel completed the sale of Organon BioSciences to Schering-Plough for Euro11bn. The sale was completed after approval was given by the US Federal Trade Commission and the European Commission.
Company movements
In October 2008, Akzo Nobel bought the Enviroline tank linings and corrosion control coatings business from Industrial Environmental Coatings Corp. Financial details of the transaction, which includes goodwill, intellectual property and dedicated employees were not disclosed.

In August 2008, Akzo Nobel agreed to sell its Crown Paints business in the UK and Ireland plus two Belgian brands, completing a series of divestments agreed with the European Commission in relation to its acquisition of ICI.
Crown Paints is to be sold to independent private equity house Endless LLP while the Belgian brands DeKeyn and Linitop will go to French coatings producer Rieu Investissements.

In June 2008, AkzoNobel agreed to sell the decorative paints brands Para and Crown Diamond in Canada to General Paint. The divestments were ordered by the Canadian competition authorities before the company acquired ICI.

In May 2008, Akzo Nobel signed two separate agreements to acquire Levasil, the silica sol business of Germany’s HC Starck group, and two organic peroxide product lines from China’s Jiangsu QiangSheng. No financial details of the deal were disclosed.
Since the purchase of ICI, Akzo Nobel has restructured into three business units:
• Decorative Paints,
• Performance Coatings; and
• Specialty Chemicals.
ICI’s specialty polymer and regional and industrial activities will become part of specialty chemicals; its packaging coatings operation will be under the performance coatings and its decorative activities will be part of the decorative paints unit.
Decorative Paints
This segment includes the acquired decorative activities from ICI.
Performance Coatings
The business group is a producer of paints, finishes, stains and synthetic resins for industrial application, professional painters and the do-it-yourself sector. It is split into the following:
• Industrial finishes;
• Packaging coatings;
• Marine and protective coatings; and
• Car refinishes.
Specialty Chemicals
The business unit is a producer of specialty, functional and commodity chemicals. It is organised into the following five growth platforms:
• Pulp and paper chemicals;
• Base chemicals;
• Functional chemicals (including Elotex from ICI);
• Surface Chemistry (includes ICI’s Alco and Personal Care);
• Polymer chemicals; and
• Chemicals Pakistan.