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AkzoNobel to optimize European paper chemicals supply chain
AkzoNobel’s Pulp and Performance Chemicals business (formerly Eka Chemicals), today announced plans to optimize its European supply chain for paper chemicals. To be a more efficient and competitive supplier, AkzoNobel will consolidate its manufacturing in Europe.
This will lead to a closure of the sizing manufacturing sites in Trollhättan and Borås, both in Sweden.
“These efficiency-enhancing measures position us well to meet demand within the segment,” says Jay Hunsberger, Director, Paper Chemicals Sales and Marketing.
“Our remaining plants in Europe will allow us to stay competitive and serve our European customers with products that create value for them.”
The difficult market and global economic conditions make the current situation in Europe unsustainable. These actions are necessary to remain competitive in this product line, and will ensure that AkzoNobel continues to be a strong supplier to its key customers in Europe.
This is a continuation of the AkzoNobel Pulp and Performance Chemicals strategy to drive key product and application developments in silica, retention and polymers and thereby bring greater value to its customers.
For more information
Lotta Bulow, Communication Manager Silica and Paper Chemicals
AkzoNobel Pulp and Performance Chemicals
Telephone +46 709 57 72 60
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Topics
- Chemical industry
Categories
- pulp and paper industry
- papperskemikalier
- akd
- sizing agents
- sizing
- paper chemicals
Note to editors
AkzoNobel is the largest global paints 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 Dulux, Sikkens, International 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 55,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers Today™.
Pulp and Performance Chemicals (formerly Eka Chemicals) is a business unit within AkzoNobel. We are a leading global force in pulp bleaching technologies, paper chemicals, colloidal silica and expandable microspheres. Our 2,500 employees serve the pulp and paper and other industries in 32 countries.
