Akzo Nobel N.V.

Akzo Nobel NV is a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and sale of coating and paint products. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland and currently employs 33,200 full-time employees. The firm operates through two business segments: Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings. The Decorative Paints segment supplies a range of products, including paints, lacquers and varnishes. The company also offers a range of mixing machines and color concepts for the building and renovation industry, as well as specialty coatings for metal, wood and other critical building materials. The Performance Coatings segment has a portfolio, which includes paints and coatings for ships, cars, aircraft, yachts and architectural components (structural steel, building products, flooring), consumer goods (mobile devices, appliances, beverage cans, furniture), and oil and gas facilities.