AKZO NOBEL - Global leader in paint and coatings taps the Xinova global innovator collective for new solutions to old challenges
AKZO NOBEL - Global leader in paint and coatings taps the Xinova global innovator collective for new solutions to old challenges
1 PagesFresh coat of innovation DIVERSITY DRIVES DISCOVERY Netherlands-based AkzoNobel, the world’s largest paint and coatings company, accesses Xinova’s global network of 12,000 innovators, labs, research institutions, and universities to discover and develop potential new products. The partnership also connects AkzoNobel to proven technologies in the Xinova IP portfolio of chemistry and materials science. It’s about looking in unexpected places for great ideas and fresh perspectives. ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY The long-term relationship provides AkzoNobel the potential for new coating technologies that will improve its competitive position in the global marketplace. Other benefits include the option to expand upon and spin off discoveries generated through this partnership, opening future
