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AkzoNobel

AKZOYManufacturingAmsterdam, Netherlands

Akzo Nobel N.V. operates as an international corporation, specializing in the creation, production, and distribution of a comprehensive array of paints and protective surface coverings. The company's offerings fall into two primary categories: decorative and performance coatings. Its decorative paint line includes various paints, lacquers, and varnishes, along with associated tools such as mixing systems and advanced color schemes for the construction and refurbishment sectors. This segment also supplies specialized coatings for materials like metal and timber. Furthermore, its performance coatings are engineered to improve and shield diverse assets, from marine vessels, automobiles, and aircraft to luxury yachts, structural components, everyday consumer goods, and critical oil and gas facilities. Key brands under its umbrella include Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon. Established in 1646, the company adopted its current name, Akzo Nobel N.V., in 1994, having previously operated as Akzo NV. The firm's main office is located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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AkzoNobel at a glance

AkzoNobel is a manufacturing company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is publicly listed (AKZOY) with a market capitalisation of $33.7B. Xcout tracks 10 named people at AkzoNobel, including Gregoire Poux-Guillaume (Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Management Board).

Industry
Manufacturing
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Market cap
$33.7B
Employees
34,100
Ticker
AKZOY

AkzoNobel leadership

  • Gregoire Poux-GuillaumeChief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Management Board
  • Charles W. ShaverChief Executive Officer of Specialty Chemicals
  • Fredrik WestinChief Financial Officer
  • Armand SohetChief Human Resources Officer
  • Wiebe WiechersChief Development Officer
  • Jan Willem EnhusHead Of Investor Relations

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Croda International Plc50GP · ManufacturingGoole, United Kingdom
65% matchPublic

Croda International Plc is a global enterprise specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance chemicals, with its market reach spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. The company's operations are strategically organized across four main divisions: Consumer Care, Life Sciences, Performance Technologies, and Industrial Chemicals. Croda's diverse product portfolio caters to numerous sectors. For agriculture, it provides solutions such as crop protection enhancers, seed treatment technologies, animal health compounds, bio-stimulants, and specialized additives for farming films. The industrial landscape benefits from its range of adhesives, lubricant components, protective coatings, polymer solutions, vehicle maintenance chemicals, and advanced additives for plastics, batteries, and catalysts, along with materials for automotive textiles and fibers. Within consumer care, Croda supplies essential ingredients for a broad spectrum of personal care applications, including skin, hair, sun, body, and baby care items, as well as components for cosmetics, deodorants, anti-perspirants, depilatories, men's grooming, and oral hygiene products. Its Life Sciences segment is a key supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients, dietary supplements, and various health-related products. The company's expertise also extends to construction chemicals, bitumen additives, and specialized materials and polymer additives vital for electronics and devices. It offers chemistries, emulsifiers, fuel and power generation additives, and unique polymer additives designed for furniture and wood. Furthermore, Croda contributes to household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products, oleochemicals, and chemicals used in packaging, printing, and paper manufacturing, in addition to paints and coatings. A significant area of Croda's innovation lies in thermal management products and advanced bio-based phase change materials, which are critical for temperature control across varied applications, from buildings and apparel to healthcare, electronics, food refrigeration, energy storage, and automotive systems. Established in 1925, Croda International Plc maintains its headquarters in Goole, United Kingdom.

Market cap$6.2B
Employees6,027
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Kronos Worldwide IncKRO · ManufacturingDallas, United States
64% matchPublic

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. stands as a prominent global producer and supplier of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, with operations spanning Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and other international territories. The company manufactures TiO2 in both its rutile and anatase crystalline structures, which are essential for contributing whiteness, brilliance, opacity, and resilience to a broad spectrum of goods. This includes everyday items such as paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, alongside specialized applications in inks, food products, and cosmetics. In addition to its primary TiO2 business, Kronos also processes ilmenite, a foundational raw material crucial for sulfate-process TiO2 manufacturing facilities. Its diverse product portfolio further encompasses iron-based chemicals, which are indispensable for treating and conditioning industrial and municipal wastewater, as well as for use in producing iron pigments, cement, and various agricultural solutions. The firm also develops specialized chemicals utilized in crafting pearlescent pigments, fabricating electroceramic capacitors for mobile phones and other electronic gadgets, and for various specific industrial purposes, including natural gas piping. The company extends technical support and services for its entire product range. Its KRONOS-branded offerings are distributed to manufacturers of paints, plastics, decorative laminates, and paper via an extensive network of agents and distributors. Founded in 1916, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.

Market cap$900.1M
Employees2,524
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