--- title: "AkzoNobel Announces Closure of 3 Manufacturing Plants - Zona de Pinturas" description: "AkzoNobel has announced its intention to close 3 manufacturing plants." url: "https://www.zonadepinturas.com/en/news/latest-news/377-enterprises/14200-akzonobel-announces-closure-of-3-manufacturing-plants.html" date: "2026-07-23T15:21:23+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # [ AkzoNobel Announces Closure of 3 Manufacturing Plants](https://www.zonadepinturas.com/en/news/latest-news/377-enterprises/14200-akzonobel-announces-closure-of-3-manufacturing-plants.html "AkzoNobel Announces Closure of 3 Manufacturing Plants") Details 13 June 2024 ![](https://www.zonadepinturas.com/images/stories/ZDP/2024/akzonobel-main-office-headquarters.jpg) *International.* AkzoNobel has announced its intention to close 3 manufacturing plants. These plants are those of **Groot-Ammers (Netherlands), Cork (Ireland) and Lusaka (Zambia).** The company is looking to transfer production to other locations in the region. This intention is the first part of a multi-year industrial efficiency plan that will be fully finalized by the end of 2026. The planned facility closures align with [AkzoNobel's](https://www.akzonobel.com/en) strategic priorities and commitment to industrial excellence. By focusing on units of scale and increased profitability, AkzoNobel aims to streamline, upgrade, and optimize its industrial network to improve competitiveness and drive sustainable growth. The company has informed the related social partners about the planned closures and the next steps. Completion will take place after the usual process of consultation with employees and local social partners. 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