"As the biggest paint company in the world, Akzo Nobel Coatings will continue to participate in the consolidation of the global coatings industry. Furthermore, we will continue to grow our business by a combination of organic growth, driven by innovation and technology, and selective acquisitions. At the same time, we will improve our performance. For this we are working on simplifying our business processes, lowering our cost base and maximizing our strength as a group. It is our ambitious goal to achieve a return on investment of 30%."
Rudy van der Meer - Akzo Nobel Board Member responsible for Coatings
General Manager Wins Top Award (10/20/2003)
The General Manager of Akzo Nobel’s International Paint business in Shanghai has received a top honor from the city’s municipal government.