AkzoNobel is closing its Wapenveld and Machelen manufacturing sites to streamline operations and improve efficiency as part of a broader industrial transformation strategy.
The paints and coatings supplier AkzoNobel
has revealed its intention to close its manufacturing facilities in Wapenveld (the Netherlands) and Machelen (Belgium), as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across its European industrial network.
The proposed closures are a component of the company’s multi-year industrial transformation programme, which aims to simplify operations and focus on larger, more efficient anchor sites. This announcement follows similar decisions taken in the past year concerning manufacturing sites in Europe and Africa, including recent streamlining plans for Montataire (France).
The industrial transformation is a strategic priority for AkzoNobel, aimed at reducing complexity, lowering operating costs, and improving competitiveness. By concentrating resources on key locations that offer greater scale and operational efficiencies, the company seeks to support sustainable growth and enable future innovation.
All stakeholders have been informed of the intended closures in Wapenveld and Machelen. The next steps will involve consultation with local employee representatives, in line with the company’s commitment to a responsible and inclusive transition process.