In 2010 we were able to put more effort into developing the business. This included further strengthening our US activities, accelerating growth in high growth markets, developing a strategy which is
In 2010 we were able to take advantage of a sharp increase in activity in high growth markets – notably in Asia and particularly in China – in all our market segments. So there has been healthy top l
There can be no doubt that 2010 was a good year for Specialty Chemicals. Emerging strongly from the recession, we not only reaped the benefits of our restructuring efforts, but were also boosted by r
Our Decorative Paints businesses supply a full range of interior and exterior decoration and protection products for both the professional and do-it-yourself markets. Our Performance Coatings busines
Official inauguration of Ningbo multi-site in China National Starch divested to Corn Products International Expansion of MCA facility in Taixing Salt capacity boosted at Delfzijl in the Netherlands,
Signed a deal with Walmart to become the retailer’s primary paint supplier in the US Dulux Trade won contract to paint the London 2012 Olympic Games site Leading coatings supplier for the Commonwealt
Acquisitions of Changzhou Prime Automotive Paint Co., Ltd. and Lindgens Metal Decorative Coatings and Inks Completion of acquisition of the former Rohm & Haas powder activities from the Dow Chemi
In € millions 2008 20091 2010 1 Restated for transferred businesses and excluding National Starch, divested in 2010. 2 Before incidentals. 3 At year-end. Decorative Paints title 5,006 4,573 4,968 tit
Our Decorative Paints business supplies a full range of interior and exterior decoration and protection products for both the professional and do-it-yourself (DIY) markets, including paints, lacquers
Our Performance Coatings business is represented in most market segments of this industry, holding many leading positions. Market and business characteristics The size of the global market for perfor
We are a major supplier of specialty chemicals with leading positions in selected market segments. Market and business characteristics The chemicals industry can be described as a value chain. Our bu
In € millions 2007 2008 20091 2010 2007 2008 20091 2010 1 Excluding National Starch, divested in 2010. 2 Before incidentals. 3 At year-end. The Netherlands US and Canada Revenue by destination 7
