• AkzoNobel invested $60 million to expand powder coatings production capacity and upgrade technology at three North American sites.
• Reading, Pennsylvania, added three production lines; the site produces around 45% of the company's North American powder coating batches.
• Warsaw, Indiana, increased capacity by 30% and expanded its workforce by 10%.
• Monterrey, Mexico, added a new acrylics facility as part of the investment.
• The expansion strengthens regional supply chains for automotive and industrial customers, with capacity supporting emerging mobility and energy storage markets.

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