AkzoNobel specialty coatings unit launched in India.

Akzonobel
a
leader in the global coatings industry, announced that its specialty coatings installations and laboratories in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, will be put into operation.
600,000 liters a year will be used by customers in industries such as automobiles, accessories and consumer electronics, according to a company statement. At present, the first phase of the plant has been completed and put into operation, the second phase of the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2016. By then, the plant capacity will be even higher.
Slikta, head of specialty coatings at AkzoNobel, said: "The position of the Indian market as an integral part of our corporate development strategy speaks for itself. Noida's specialty coatings units will further strengthen our position as an industry leader and contribute to the stable operation of the company's global supply chain network. In addition, India's growing demand for consumer durables and electronics has helped deepen the company's influence in emerging economies. By drawing on our previous successes in China, South Korea and Vietnam, we will be in India to re-create our success. "