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AkzoNobel Names 2012 Color Of The Year

Thursday, December 29th, 2011
AkzoNobel Color of the Year

AkzoNobel Color of the Year

Posted by: Diane Capuano

AkzoNobel, the world’s largest paint manufacturer, has named Terra Cotta Rose, a blushing, lively and juicy red as its 2012 Color of the Year.

Migrating from a citrus yellow, the 2011 Color of the Year, AkzoNobel’s color experts believe that color trends overall are “progressing into something more confident and robust” as we head into 2012, with “possibilities” selected as the dominant theme.

This is in keeping with a AkzoNobel’s color trend analysis, which identified take-charge optimism as a major influence for 2012. Akin to a political party convention, AkzNobel’s color experts from all parts of the globe gather annually in September (more…)

Miller Expands With Acquisition of 2 ICI Paint Stores

Friday, January 8th, 2010
Hands015Posted by: Diane Capuano

Miller Paint, manufacturer and retailer of high-quality paint and coating products in the northwestern U.S., has entered into a definitive agreement with Akzo Nobel to acquire the business operations and related assets of two ICI Paint stores located in Portland and Salem, Ore. The transaction is scheduled to close Jan. 29, at which time Miller plans to operate the Portland store, located at 121 NE Weidler St., as a new Performance Coatings Center, and to consolidate the ICI Salem store into the existing Miller Paint store on 390 Lancaster Drive in Salem.

Additionally, Miller Paint and Akzo Nobel have established a new strategic alliance. Miller Paint has acquired the exclusive rights to distribute the full range (more…)