AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals has been relaunched as Nouryon after it was acquired by The Carlyle Group and GIC.
The business – which owns salt brands Jozo, Nezo and Suprasel – said the relaunch marks its transition to becoming “an independent, global specialty chemicals leader”.
Nouryon CEO Charles Shaver
It sold by chemicals and coatings producer AkzoNobel for €10.1 billion earlier this month.
Nouryon CEO Charles Shaver said: “Launching our new company is a significant milestone to add to our proud history and we are all looking forward to this exciting new chapter.
“We are ready to leverage our experience, global presence, and strong company culture to unleash our full potential as an independent company.”
He added: “We are starting from a great position. We have a great set of businesses, leadership positions across our portfolio, long-term customer partnerships, and a dedication to continuous improvement and innovation we can leverage for further success. As an independent company, we can accelerate our progress on all fronts and take our rightful place alongside other industry leaders.”
Nouryon chief communication officer Vivi Hollertt added: “When we started developing our new name and brand we asked our employees what mattered most to them. Our employees are especially proud of our heritage, as well our track record of growing through partnerships, innovation, sustainability, and contributing to society.
“We combined all of this to create a brand identity for Nouryon which is true to who we are and helps us stand out from our competitors.”
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