Overview of published news items and press releases. 10 AkzoNobel – the world’s largest coatings company – today announced it has been selected by Walmart to be the primary paint supplier for the retailer’s US stores. http://www.akzonobel.com/news_center/news/news_and_press_releases/2010/akzonobel_to_be_the_primary_paint_supplier_to_walmart.aspx Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0200 AkzoNobel’s 2009 Report was one of the best in the world according to e.com’s highly respected Annual Report on Annual Reports. The company was ranked fourth in the latest global top 300, a massive improvement of 48 places on the previous year. It means AkzoNobel was the best performing Dutch company. http://www.akzonobel.com/news_center/news/news_and_press_releases/2010/akzonobels_annual_report_ranked_among_worlds_elite.aspx Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0200 Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) today announced a revenue increase of 13 percent (5 percent positive currency translation effect) for the second quarter of 2010 and the early achievement of the 14 percent EBITDA margin target set for the end of 2011. http://www.akzonobel.com/news_center/news/news_and_press_releases/2010/akzonobel_publishes_q2_2010_results.aspx Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0200 An internationally renowned Dutch scientist responsible for several major advances in polymer and organic chemistry has won the 2010 AkzoNobel Science Award. http://www.akzonobel.com/news_center/news/news_and_press_releases/2010/brilliant_scientist_wins_2010_akzonobel_science_award.aspx Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0200 AkzoNobel has today agreed to acquire the worldwide assets of Swedish-based company Lindgens Metal Decorating Coatings and Inks, including its majority stake in the Server Boya joint venture in Turkey. Financial details were not disclosed. http://www.akzonobel.com/news/pressreleases/2010/akzonobel_strengthens_packaging_coatings_portfolio.aspx Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0200 AkzoNobel’s commitment to the sustainable use of natural resources has been reinforced by the company’s endorsement of the CEO Water Mandate. Launched by the United Nations Global Compact in July 2007, the CEO Water Mandate is a unique public-private initiative designed to assist companies in the development, implementation and disclosure of sustainable fresh water policies and practices. http://www.akzonobel.com/news/pressreleases/2010/akzonobel_endorses_un_ceo_water_mandate.aspx Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0200 AkzoNobel’s ambitious growth plans for Asia were underlined today when the company announced that it plans to double its current revenue in China within five years. A target of $3 billion has been set for 2015, with China poised to play an integral role in AkzoNobel’s strategic focus on the world’s growth regions. http://www.akzonobel.com/news/pressreleases/2010/akzonobel_sets_3_billion_china_target_for_2015.aspx Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0200 The successful transformation of Dulux into a major international brand has earned AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints business a top UK marketing award. http://www.akzonobel.com/news/pressreleases/2010/akzonobel_decorative_paints_wins_award_for_dulux_transformation.aspx Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0200 Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) today announced the sale of its National Starch business to Corn Products International. The company will receive $1.3bn in cash and the buyer will assume certain pension and employee benefit liabilities. http://www.akzonobel.com/news/pressreleases/2010/akzonobel_to_divest_national_starch_business.aspx Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0200 AkzoNobel’s revamped Glidden paint brand has won a top US marketing accolade for its Glidden Gets You Going campaign. http://www.akzonobel.com/news/pressreleases/2010/akzonobel_glidden_brand_wins_leading_us_marketing_award.aspx Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0200