International Maling AS changes name to Akzo Nobel Coatings AS
Norwegian paint company International Maling AS has been a part of the global leading paint company AkzoNobel since 1998. From 1 October 2013 the name is also visible when the company also takes the name of the parent company. The new name is Akzo Nobel Coatings AS, Marine & Protective Coatings division. The division manufactures e.g. yacht and marine coatings as well as industrial protective coatings.
The background to the name change is a restructuring of a number of AkzoNobel companies in Norway. The restructuring was done in September 2013 and International Maling AS then acquired all paint activities in Norway, including the brand Nordsjö. Simultaneously the AkzoNobel contruction activities Casco were sold to Sika, now named Casco Schønox Norway AS. In conjunction with this process, International Maling AS that has been on the Norwegian market for since 1907, changed its name to Akzo Nobel Coatings AB. Only the company name is changte, organisation and VAT numbers remain the same.
Coatings that protect infrastructure, buildings and ships
Akzo Nobel Coatings AS division Marine & Protective Coatings activities comprise Yatch Coatings, Protective Coatings samt Marine Coatings. These three branches will still be important Norwegian suppliers of antifouling and yacht paint, marine antifoulings with antifriction for the marine industry and a reliable supplier of high technology protective coatings and fire protection coatintgs to the industry. The public can see the company products on many objects such as the Svinesund bridge, the brand new cruiser Norweigan Breakaway and the oild field Edvard Grieg (see photo of jacket for oil rig at Edward Grieg), all coated with products from AkzoNobel Coatings AS, Marine & Protective Coatings..
AkzoNobel – An extensive research company
To be part of the leading global paint and specialty chemicals company AkzoNobel is a big asset for an intensive research company such as AkzoNobel. Thus the company can always be up front and offer its customer innovative and sustainable products that e.g. protects buildings and important infrastructure from corrosion and harsh environments for many years. AkzoNobel has over 4000 researchers worldwide that focus on producing sustainable innovations. We leverage our collective knowledge across our group of companies that continuously provide products and services that create greater value for all our customers, explains Robert Wong, Nordic Regional General Manager of Protective Coatings, Akzo Nobel Coatings. AS.
NB! The name change as from 1 October 2013 (address the same).
Akzo Nobel Coatings AS
Marine & Protective Coatings
Fløisbonnveien 6
Postboks 565
1411 Kolbotn
Norway
www.akzonobel.no
For more information contact:
Robert.wong@akzonobel.com Protective Coatings
John.knutsen@akzonobel.com Marine Coatings
Jarle.eide@akzonobel.com Yacht Coatings
About AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel is a leading global paint and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as International, Dulux, Sikkens and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 50,000 people around the world are committed to delivering leading products and technologies to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing world.
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