Browse the most recent issues of Coatings World Magazine, featuring timely insights and industry-leading analysis.
Access the interactive digital version of the magazine with multimedia enhancements and exclusive online features.
Join a global community of coatings professionals—subscribe to receive the magazine in print or digital formats.
Promote your brand to decision-makers across the global coatings value chain with targeted advertising options.
Review our standards for submitting articles and technical content to ensure alignment with editorial goals.
Understand how your data is collected, stored, and used when interacting with Coatings World Magazine.
Immediate updates on significant industry developments.
News from major and regional paint and coatings producers.
Updates from raw material and equipment suppliers.
Leadership changes and notable appointments.
Mergers, acquisitions, and earnings reports across the industry.
Data-driven insights into regional and global coatings markets.
Interviews with executives, innovators, and influencers in the coatings sector.
Explore long-form articles and special reports that analyze trends, technologies, and business strategies in coatings.
Recurring editorial pieces offering expert perspectives and commentary on regulatory, sustainability, and R&D topics.
Access original interviews, Q&As, and insights that offer a deeper understanding of key industry developments.
Industry leaders weigh in on technical advancements, market challenges, and future opportunities.
Explore color trend predictions and their influence on coatings design, formulation, and application.
Profiles and rankings of the world’s leading coatings manufacturers and suppliers.
Comprehensive resource for locating suppliers of coatings materials and services.
Connect with distributors of raw materials, packaging, and equipment.
Showcase your company’s services, products, and expertise.
Look up definitions for key terms and concepts used across the coatings industry.
Full-length videos covering events, innovations, and thought leadership.
Short-form video interviews offering quick updates and takeaways.
Audio interviews and discussions with industry experts and insiders.
In-depth digital publications on coatings technologies and trends.
Research-backed documents examining industry challenges and solutions.
Informational materials highlighting products, services, and companies.
Company-sponsored articles offering valuable insights, case studies, and product applications.
Company announcements, product launches, and business developments from across the coatings sector.
Search for career opportunities in the coatings industry and connect with hiring companies.
What are you searching for?
AkzoNobel announced that it has agreed to transfer its obligations for monthly pension payments for current retirees in the US to insurance company MetLife. The annuity purchase is expected to reduce AkzoNobel’s US pension obligations by approximately $655 million, or 65 percent, of the total US pension plan. In recognition of the premium payable to MetLife, and in order to maintain its pre-transaction funded status, AkzoNobel has paid a contribution to the pension plan of $170 million. “Part of our strategy is to de-risk pension liabilities over time,” explained AkzoNobel CFO Keith Nichols. “This transaction will improve the company’s financial health by reducing the risk of a significant unexpected business expense due to the volatile nature of maintaining a defined benefit pension. At the same time, this allows AkzoNobel to focus on its core businesses and serving its customers.” The annuity purchase will cover around 9,400 US retirees and beneficiaries who retired prior to October 2013. The payment administration for the pension benefits is expected to transfer to MetLife by the end of Q1 2014. During Q4 2012 and Q3 2013, AkzoNobel offered eligible former US employees a lump sum payment option as a replacement for a future pension benefit under the pension plan. More than 5,700 former employees elected for the lump sum payment – which already reduced the total pension obligation by $180 million. After the lump sum payment and annuity purchase, AkzoNobel’s US pension obligations will have reduced by $835 million to approximately $355 million. AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 50,000 people around the world are committed to delivering leading products and technologies to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing world.
Enter your account email.
A verification code was sent to your email, Enter the 6-digit code sent to your mail.
Didn't get the code? Check your spam folder or resend code
Set a new password for signing in and accessing your data.
Your Password has been Updated !
