Akzonobel

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have 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.

 

Sikkens business started

In the late 18th century, Wiert Willem Sikkens opened a small paint and varnish works in a gatehouse in the city wall of Groningen.

 

1933 Discovery of polythene

A laboratory accident led ICI scientists to discover polythene, the very first plastic. Akzo Nobel acquired ICI in 2008.

 

1953 Dulux leads DIY revolution

Dulux was launched onto the retail market and ten years later an Old English sheepdog was used in the brand’s adverts for the first time.

 

1994 Akzo joins forces with Nobel

Nobel Industries was acquired by Akzo to create Akzo Nobel. Four years later, the company also acquired Courtaulds in the UK.

 

2010 Production starts in Ningbo

The Ningbo multi-site in China was officially opened. To date, more than €400 million has been invested in the location.

 

Our brands

Customers around the world use our trusted brands and products. Some of them are household names, others are more specialist products, but everything we make is likely to play an essential role in your daily routine. You can learn more about our brands by exploring the selection below.

AkzoNobel

Alabastine

Alba

Apla

Armstead Trade

Astral

Awlgrip

Bruguer

Cetabever

Cetol

Chemcraft

Colourland paints

Coral

Cromadex

Cuprinol

Dulux

Dulux Professional

Dulux Trade

Dulux Valentine

Dynacoat

Flexa

Hammerite

Herbol

Inca

Innenweis

Interlux

International

Interpon

Lesonal

Levis

Luxol

Marshall

Mason CT

Mauvilac

Maxilite

Modern Classikk

Molto

Nordsjö

Nordsjö Professional

Oxirite

Pinotex

Polycell

Polyfilla

Polyfilla Pro

Procolor

Relest

Resicoat

Sadolin

Sadolin

Sadolin Dulux

Salcomix

Savana

Sikkens

Sikkens Wood Coatings

Sparlack

Taubmans

Trimetal

U-Tech

Vivechrome

VPowdertech

Wanda

Xyladecor

Xylazel

Zweihorn