(AGENPARL) – Thu 22 May 2025 Akzo Nobel N.V.
Media release
May 22, 2025
AkzoNobel takes next steps to optimize its European industrial footprint
AkzoNobel has announced its intention to close the manufacturing sites in Wapenveld (the
Netherlands) and Machelen (Belgium) and consolidate production at other locations in the region.
The intended closures are part of the company’s multi-year industrial transformation program. They
follow last year’s announcements regarding three manufacturing sites located in Europe and Africa, and
the more recent streamlining plans for Montataire in France.
AkzoNobel’s industrial transformation is a strategic priority designed to improve operations and reduce
complexity. By focusing on anchor sites that offer greater scale and improved efficiencies, the company
aims to lower operating costs and optimize its industrial network to enhance competitiveness and drive
sustainable growth.
Capital allocation will increasingly be focused on anchor sites, which will also enable future innovation.
Recent examples include equipment and process upgrades at the company’s aerospace coatings site
in Pamiers, France, and new research labs in Sassenheim, the Netherlands.
All relevant parties have been informed about the intended closures of Wapenveld and Machelen, as
well as the next steps, which are subject to consultation with local employee representatives.
–About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class
portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150
countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect
from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing more sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we
have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
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