AkzoNobel agrees JV deal in Oman to boost its Middle East presence

AkzoNobel has expanded its presence in the Middle East after acquiring a 50% stake and management control of Sadolin Paints Oman SAOC, which employs around 150 people.

The company has signed a JV agreement with Omar Zawawi Establishment LLC (promoter and shareholder of Sadolin Paints), which involves the manufacture and sale of decorative paints and performance coatings in Oman. Financial details were not disclosed.

"This agreement forms part of AkzoNobel’s growth plans for the Middle East,” said Conrad Keijzer, the company’s Executive Committee member responsible for Performance Coatings.
"Bringing our decorative paints and performance coatings expertise under one roof in Oman will provide a strong platform to support our customers in this increasingly important market.”