Transition of Akzo Nobel Resins to Nuplex Industries Complete
To Nuplex Industries Ltd., the acquisition is of major strategic interest. Says Hirst, "We consider the cooperation between Nuplex Industries and Coating Resins to be an excellent step forward in the growth and development of both businesses. The acquisition provides a strategic fit with Nuplex's core business. It will transform Nuplex into a global group. Nuplex Industries is present in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, whereas Coating Resins is active in Europe, Asia and the Americas. In addition, the acquisition will enable Nuplex to take ownership of leading resin technology."
With the acquisition of Akzo Nobel Resins, the total number of employees of Nuplex Industries Ltd. will be approximately 2,000. Of these, some 850 are part of the Coating Resins organization.