Akzo Nobel Coatings strengthens its position in South America
Akzo Nobel Coatings strengthens its position in South America Arnhem, the Netherlands, October 2, 2001 - Akzo Nobel Coatings has acquired Química Borden Ecuatoriana S.A., the leading producer of adhesives and resins for the wood working industry in Ecuador, from Borden Chemical Holding Inc., United States. "From a strategic point of view, this acquisition is the next logical step following the successful integration of Interquím S.A. in Colombia, the industrial resins and adhesives business we bought in 1998. We have now created an excellent platform for further expanding our business with