AkzoNobel is taking over China’s Boxing Oleochemicals which will be merged with AkzoNobel’s Surface Chemistry unit. The completion of the transaction depends upon the closing conditions and approval of the Chinese authorities. It is expected to be finalized in the last quarter of 2011.
While improving its manufacturing tracks in Asia, AkzoNobel will improve its leadership position in specialty surfactants. Boxing is the leading supplier of nitrile amines and derivatives in China and throughout Asia. AkzoNobel currently employs over 6,700 people in China, with 2010 revenue totaling €1.3 billion. Majority of revenue is generated from local demand. The company’s goal is to achieve revenue of US$3 billion in China by 2015. AkzoNobel’s Surface Chemistry business is a worldwide leader in the manufacture and supply of specialty surfactants, synthetic and bio-polymers additives, used as formulation ingredients and process aids in many applications ranging from home and personal care to asphalt road paving. “This is an excellent opportunity which couples our strategic ambition to accelerate growth in Asia with our commitment to locate production closer to our customers,” said Rob Frohn, AkzoNobel’s Executive Committee member responsible for Specialty Chemicals. “Boxing’s leading market position in amines will complement AkzoNobel’s growing specialty surfactant business in Asia. The acquisition will also provide a strong local manufacturing operation in the region.” Added Bob Margevich, Managing Director of AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry: “The demand for amines and derivatives is expected to increase significantly over the next few years, with a third of the Asian demand for amines coming from China alone. We plan to enhance the process capabilities and increase capacity at the Shandong site by introducing our state of the art manufacturing technology. We will also introduce new products to the marketplace based on AkzoNobel’s product and application knowhow.”
06-Aug-11 
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