AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals is now Nouryon

Industries worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, and personal care items. We have about 10,000 employees and operate in over 80 countries around the world. 

As AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals, we built up a wealth of expertise, forged long-term partnerships, and earned a place among the best performing companies in our industry in terms of safety, sustainability, and reliability. Now that we’re Nouryon, we’re putting even greater focus on what it takes to be a global specialty chemicals leader

Who we are

Over the course of our nearly 400-year journey to become a global specialty chemicals leader, we have built up a wealth of expertise, forged long-term customer partnerships, and earned a place among the best performing companies in our industry in terms of safety, sustainability, and reliability. Our products play an essential role in everyday life for people around the globe.

What we do

We produce essential chemicals and are experts in highly demanding chemistry. Industries worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Our unique product portfolio includes cellulosics, salt, organic peroxides, chlor-alkali, bleaching chemicals, expandable microspheres, and surfactants, and we count Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, Berol, and JOZO among our many leading brands.

How we work

We work hard to find innovative and sustainable ways to help our customers and partners progress, because when they grow, we grow too. We apply this same diligence to our own operations, constantly striving to improve the way we do business. To accomplish this, we nourish a culture which prioritizes collaboration and integrity. Our company values - leading the way, growing together, and delivering on commitments - enable us to be not only an industry leader but also a trusted partner, respected employer, and a responsible member of the communities in which we operate.

We are Nouryon

Your partner in essential chemistry
for a sustainable future

Industries worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, and personal care items. Building on the dedication of our employees and our shared commitment to safety, sustainability, and open innovation, we have established a world-class business and built strong partnerships with our customers. We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry leading brands includes Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, and Berol.