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New market intelligence network: Akzo Nobel Coatings and Chemicals
FOCUS bleaching of the coating. FTIR analysis of exposed panels in Florida has demonstrated the presence of the same photobyproducts but a contribution of hydrolysis of ester groups and/or oxidation of CH sites have to be integrated in this mechanism as demonstrated by SEPAP 12.24H in which UV light and aerated water are simultaneously in contact with the exposed panels in Florida. Article entitled “Weathering degradation mechanism in polyester powder coatings” by Daniel Maetens of Cytec Specialty Chemicals published in Progress in Organic Coatings, 1 Feb 2007, 58 (2-3), 172-179
INDUSTRY NEWS 3M agrees to acquire E Wood Holdings 3M anticipates closing the deal on its $78 M purchase of E Wood Holdings in Apr 2007. E Wood, based in Northallerton, UK, produces powder coatings for pipelines used in the automotive, gas, oil, rail and water sectors. The acquisition will build up 3M’s core corrosion protection product portfolio of external powder coatings used in new oil and gas pipelines. Chemical Week, 28 Mar 2007, (website: http://www.chemweek.com)
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intelligence network within the new-look Akzo Nobel, a new cooperation has been set up which combines the resources of both Coatings and Chemicals. The collaborative arrangement merges the expertise of the decentralised Chemicals Business Intelligence (BI) network and the Market Intelligence and Planning Support (MIPS) group from Coatings. This means that the MIPS group, which was formerly dedicated solely to Coatings, is now also involved in Chemicals intelligence. The result is a single market intelligence partnership, which operates company-wide. Akzo Nobel officially announced the establishment of the new partnership, essentially a network of employees who are the company’s eyes and ears in the global marketplace, at a recent conference held in the Netherlands. The new cooperation has a vital role to play in supporting the company’s strategic planning. The new MIPS now reports to the Corporate Strategy department in Arnhem and some of the challenges facing the recently established partnership include providing high profile news alerts, strategic analyses and focused advice on how markets and competitors will develop. Akzo Nobel News and Views, 7 Mar 2007, (Akzo Nobel nv, PO Box 9300 6800 SB Arnhem, the Netherlands, tel: +31 26 3665760, fax: +31 26 3665850, website: http://newsandviews.akzonobel.com)
Chemical Week, 14 Mar 2007, (website: http://www.chemweek.com)
New market intelligence network: Akzo Nobel Coatings and Chemicals In an effort to operate a more efficient and effective market APRIL 2007
business and conduct neuroscience research at Newhouse, UK. In 2006, Organon’s revenues were €3.7 bn. Akzo Nobel intends to use the proceeds of the sale to expand its coatings and chemicals businesses and reduce debt. Akzo Nobel will also conduct a share buyback program of up to 10% of issued share capital, estimated at €1.3 bn. Analysts consider that Akzo Nobel is still vulnerable to takeover bids. ICIS Chemical Business Americas, 19 Mar 2007, (website: http://www.icbamericas.com)
Dai Nippon to mass-produce bonded metallic powder paint Dai Nippon Toryo has established a 20 tonne/mo line at its Komaki plant in Japan for the commercialscale production of bonded metallic powder coating. The coating’s workability, brightness and colour reproduction are claimed to be superior to those of conventional metallic powder coatings. Dai Nippon has already received orders for the product, and the company plans to boost sample distribution to expedite its shift to full-scale production. The company is focusing on applications such as automotive components, which need a luxurious finish. Japan Chemical Week, 29 Mar 2007, 48 (2410), 2
Industrial Powder Coatings has entered the Greenkote family
Distributor up-date Univercol Paints Ltd, a Natanya, Israel-based producer of powder and industrial liquid coatings, has also landed a deal to distribute Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings’ architectural powder coatings and other high-performance powder coatings in Israel.
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Akzo Nobel to sell Organon Schering-Plough is acquiring Organon BioSciences from Akzo Nobel. Akzo Nobel had planned to offer 20-30% of Organon BioSciences as an IPO at the end of Mar 2007 but this will not go ahead. Schering-Plough is acquiring the business for €11 bn. The asset transfer is expected to be completed in 2H 2007. Schering-Plough plans to use Organon’s research and manufacturing facility at Oss, the Netherlands as the centre for its global gynaecology and fertility
Industrial Powder Coatings has announced the acquisition of IPC’s coating operations by Greenkote PLC, and the formation of Greenkote IPC. Greenkote is a European company and an innovator of high performance metal coatings. Greenkote has been growing rapidly and recently expanded its European presence by building a new facility in Germany. During the same period, demand in North America for products with the capabilities of Greenkote has prompted its initiative to expand into this 3
INDUSTRY NEWS 3M agrees to acquire E Wood Holdings 3M anticipates closing the deal on its $78 M purchase of E Wood Holdings in Apr 2007. E Wood, based in Northallerton, UK, produces powder coatings for pipelines used in the automotive, gas, oil, rail and water sectors. The acquisition will build up 3M’s core corrosion protection product portfolio of external powder coatings used in new oil and gas pipelines. Chemical Week, 28 Mar 2007, (website: http://www.chemweek.com)
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intelligence network within the new-look Akzo Nobel, a new cooperation has been set up which combines the resources of both Coatings and Chemicals. The collaborative arrangement merges the expertise of the decentralised Chemicals Business Intelligence (BI) network and the Market Intelligence and Planning Support (MIPS) group from Coatings. This means that the MIPS group, which was formerly dedicated solely to Coatings, is now also involved in Chemicals intelligence. The result is a single market intelligence partnership, which operates company-wide. Akzo Nobel officially announced the establishment of the new partnership, essentially a network of employees who are the company’s eyes and ears in the global marketplace, at a recent conference held in the Netherlands. The new cooperation has a vital role to play in supporting the company’s strategic planning. The new MIPS now reports to the Corporate Strategy department in Arnhem and some of the challenges facing the recently established partnership include providing high profile news alerts, strategic analyses and focused advice on how markets and competitors will develop. Akzo Nobel News and Views, 7 Mar 2007, (Akzo Nobel nv, PO Box 9300 6800 SB Arnhem, the Netherlands, tel: +31 26 3665760, fax: +31 26 3665850, website: http://newsandviews.akzonobel.com)
Chemical Week, 14 Mar 2007, (website: http://www.chemweek.com)
New market intelligence network: Akzo Nobel Coatings and Chemicals In an effort to operate a more efficient and effective market APRIL 2007
business and conduct neuroscience research at Newhouse, UK. In 2006, Organon’s revenues were €3.7 bn. Akzo Nobel intends to use the proceeds of the sale to expand its coatings and chemicals businesses and reduce debt. Akzo Nobel will also conduct a share buyback program of up to 10% of issued share capital, estimated at €1.3 bn. Analysts consider that Akzo Nobel is still vulnerable to takeover bids. ICIS Chemical Business Americas, 19 Mar 2007, (website: http://www.icbamericas.com)
Dai Nippon to mass-produce bonded metallic powder paint Dai Nippon Toryo has established a 20 tonne/mo line at its Komaki plant in Japan for the commercialscale production of bonded metallic powder coating. The coating’s workability, brightness and colour reproduction are claimed to be superior to those of conventional metallic powder coatings. Dai Nippon has already received orders for the product, and the company plans to boost sample distribution to expedite its shift to full-scale production. The company is focusing on applications such as automotive components, which need a luxurious finish. Japan Chemical Week, 29 Mar 2007, 48 (2410), 2
Industrial Powder Coatings has entered the Greenkote family
Distributor up-date Univercol Paints Ltd, a Natanya, Israel-based producer of powder and industrial liquid coatings, has also landed a deal to distribute Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings’ architectural powder coatings and other high-performance powder coatings in Israel.
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Akzo Nobel to sell Organon Schering-Plough is acquiring Organon BioSciences from Akzo Nobel. Akzo Nobel had planned to offer 20-30% of Organon BioSciences as an IPO at the end of Mar 2007 but this will not go ahead. Schering-Plough is acquiring the business for €11 bn. The asset transfer is expected to be completed in 2H 2007. Schering-Plough plans to use Organon’s research and manufacturing facility at Oss, the Netherlands as the centre for its global gynaecology and fertility
Industrial Powder Coatings has announced the acquisition of IPC’s coating operations by Greenkote PLC, and the formation of Greenkote IPC. Greenkote is a European company and an innovator of high performance metal coatings. Greenkote has been growing rapidly and recently expanded its European presence by building a new facility in Germany. During the same period, demand in North America for products with the capabilities of Greenkote has prompted its initiative to expand into this 3