Akzo Nobel Inc.

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AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We’re experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Chemcraft, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are active in over 150 countries and employ 34,500 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect. In the United States we employ more than 2,600 associates to create and market sustainable, high performance coatings. Customers around the world use our trusted brands and products to protect everything from bridges and airplanes, to things that play an essential role in your daily lives, like kitchen cabinets and soda (pop) cans. We’re proud to support our local communities with funding and employee volunteers for a wide range of projects. Last year 300 employees participated in 12 projects in U.S. communities where we operate, logging over 1,000 volunteer hours.

Number of employees: 34500
Number of active countries: 150

The research

Our comprehensive independent research revealed that Akzo Nobel Inc. provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation and has demonstrated its leadership status in the HR environment, always striving to optimise its employment practices and to develop its employees.