Akzo Nobel
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As experts in making coatings, chances are you’re only ever a few meters from one of our products. Active in over 150 countries, we’ve set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
AkzoNobel has officially opened the world’s most advanced and sustainable paint plant in Ashington, in the UK.
The hi-tech facility – which cost more than €100m to build – represents the largest ever global investment by the company’s Decorative Paints business. It will become the new center of production for Dulux, the UK’s leading decorative paint brand.
The Ashington plant uses a variety of renewable energy sources, including photovoltaic cells and a biomass boiler, alongside a highly automated manufacturing process which saves water, waste and energy. The company estimates that the carbon footprint per liter of paint produced at the site will be reduced by 50% compared with the production facilities at the plants it is replacing.
“This is a significant investment in the UK – a vital strategic market for us – and an important milestone for AkzoNobel,” said CEO Thierry Vanlancker. “We continue to invest in highly innovative and sustainable production facilities to maintain and grow our leadership position, ensuring the best products for our customers in the UK and around the world.
“Our growth strategy means that we will continue to lead the paints and coatings industry, both in terms of the strongest brands and the most advanced technology.”
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Contact Jill Johnston
Email Address jill.johnston@akzonobel.com
Address Oakwood Way, Ashington NE63 9YW