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Akzo Nobel opens new paper chemicals plant in China

30 Nov 2006 - Akzo Nobel's Pulp and Paper Chemicals business, Eka Chemicals, has doubled its presence in China following the official opening of a new site in Guangzhou. According to the company, the facility - which will produce high quality paper chemicals for the rapidly expanding Chinese paper industry - is not only a key investment in one of the company's main growth platforms for chemicals, but also represents the latest milestone in Akzo Nobel's growth strategy for China.
 
Pulp and Paper Chemicals General Manager, Jan Svärd, explained: "The demand for paper and board in China is among the highest in the world, with the paper industry in Southern China having expanded rapidly over the last five years. With this trend expected to continue, we need to ensure that we remain a leading supplier in the market."