AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel is one of the world’s leading industrial companies. We make and supply a wide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals. In fact, we are the largest global paints and coatings company. As a major producer of specialty chemicals we supply industries worldwide with quality ingredients for life’s essentials. We think about the future, but act in the present. We’re passionate about introducing new ideas and developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our goal is to remain in the top three in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. Our relationship to the soy value chain is our usage of soybean oil and soybean fatty acids in the production of paints and surfactants. More information can be found in our 2008 annual report at: http://www.akzonobel.com/system/images/AkzoNobel_2008_Report_tcm9-12608.pdf