AkzoNobel is proud 
          to be one of the world's leading industrial companies. Based in Amsterdam, 
          the Netherlands, we make and supply customers with a wide range of paints, 
          coatings and specialty chemicals. 
        In fact, we are 
          the largest global paints and coatings company. As a major producer 
          of specialty chemicals, we supply industries worldwide with quality 
          ingredients for life's essentials. We think about the future but act 
          in the present. We're passionate about introducing new ideas and developing 
          sustainable answers for our customers.
        That's why our 60,000 
          employees — who are based in more than 80 countries — are 
          committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow's Answers Today.