what we do and what we believe in . about us about us overview who we arewho we are how we are organizedleadership how we are organized board of management supervisory board our purposeour purpose essential ingredients essential protection essential color heritage art foundation brand overview what we dowhat we do innovation sustainability human cities end user segmentsour key markets building and infrastructure consumer goods industrial transportation how we operatehow we operate strategy business principles corporate governance position statements principles and values our locations products products a complete guide to our extensive portfolio of innovative products services and technologies . products products introduction paints and coatings chemicals for media for media a vast library of resources including a media release archive downloadable images and contact information . for mediafor media overview media releases and features events visuals contact for media for investors for investorsthe latest information and resources relating to our business and financial performance.for investorsfor investors overview why invest all reports events sharesshares overview share ownership stock information share buyback overview dividend information adr bonds and creditbonds and credit overview loan redemption 2013 consensus contacts for investors careers careerssearch for a new career and discover what it s like to work for akzonobel.careerscareers overview vacancies application process our people graduates and students fast track management program for employees search search akzonobel.com search home menu akzonobel unveils color of the year 2017 dig out your denim because leading color experts from akzonobel have selected a shade of blue called denim drift as the color of the year for 2017 . read more volvo ocean race we ve joined forces with dutch sailor simeon tienpont to form team akzonobel with the aim of winning the 13th edition of the world renowned volvo ocean race . read more faster than a speeding bullet engineers in the uk have built a supersonic car designed to set a new land speed record . it s coated with paint developed by akzonobel that s normally used on aircraft . read more restoring the rijksmuseum walk around amsterdam s rijksmuseum and it s not just the art that catches the eye the sikkens paint on the walls looks great as well . read more search for products news vacancies brands all our brands we create everyday essentials to make people s lives more liveable and inspiring . essential ingredients . essential protection . essential color . report for thesecond quarter of 2016 akzonobel reports q2 2016 results to the report develop your career careers develop your everyday essentials our company film creating a protected colorful world through ... our innovation our commitment to sustainability our human cities initiative latest news akzonobel and partners map out urban vision at habitat lll conference in quito october 14 2016 four companies join forces in long term renewable energy commitment october 14 2016 new akzonobel ingredient eases regulatory pressure on detergent makers october 10 2016 more news we create everyday essentials to make people s lives more liveable and inspiring akzo.as 61.52 0.97 % as of 5 35pm cet on 14 10 2016 content follow us on contact privacy statement terms of use website owner 2016 akzo nobel n.v.