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NEW PRODUCTS FROM AKZO NOBEL'S SIKKENS BRAND REPRESENT NEXT WAVE OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
Troy, Mich., April 14, 2004 - Akzo Nobel's Decorative Coatings unit is expanding its Sikkens wood care line with the introduction of several new products over the next two years, most of which will use the company's premium European alkyd technology.
"These new products epitomize the next wave of Akzo Nobel technology leadership in North America," said Gerald Koutavas, Sikkens Profit Center Manager, Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings North America. "They will build on our history of technology and product leadership.
"We're again advancing the state of the art with the introduction of our proven European alkyd technology, which we're tailoring to North American tastes and lifestyles."
The company is launching its next wave of product leadership with European alkyd emulsion technology and high solids versions of its premium Rubbol solid and Cetol translucent stains later this year and in 2005.
The world's largest coatings manufacturer, Akzo Nobel is a leader in research and development and has earned a strong reputation for its alkyd technology.
"Our new premium alkyd technology has performed superbly in Europe," said Theo Bouwens, General Manager, Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings North America. "We are happy to bring this proven technology to North America." The company will produce the products at its facility in Pontiac, Mich.
The new-to-North America formulations will provide a range of benefits including beautiful appearance, excellent durability, superior penetration and adhesion, ease of use and clean-up.
"For those who demand the best, Sikkens delivers. Our customers tell us that nothing looks like Sikkens," said Gerald Koutavas.
Recommended by the best professional painters and contractors, Sikkens wood care products are available only from fine, independent dealers and suppliers.
Akzo Nobel, based in the Netherlands, serves customers throughout the world with healthcare products, coatings and chemicals. Consolidated sales for 2002 totaled EUR 14 billion. Akzo Nobel currently employs approximately 65,200 people in more than 80 countries.
For more information, please contact Sikkens at 1-866-Sikkens or visit www.nam.sikkens.com.
