
AkzoNobel opens a new planning hub for Europe in Barcelona
26 Jan 2022
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability
The Dutch company AkzoNobel has chosen Barcelona-Catalonia to locate its planning hub for 57 sites across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The firm plans to hire 60 new positions in Barcelona.
Catalonia and Spain are among the top 10 global markets for AkzoNobel. The company employs 1,100 people today in Catalonia.
Philippe Bellenoue, Regional Supply Chain Director EMEA at AkzoNobel, highlights the competitive advantages of Catalonia in this interview.
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