Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings Introduces new Expanded Alumigrip® Product Line

Akzo Nobel's contract with NOF Corporation, Japan, to acquire the worldwide marine and aerospace coatings business of its subsidiaries, U.S. Paint and NOF Europe, has been finalized today.

U.S. Paint will retain its general industrial coatings business and its production site in St. Louis, Missouri. Under the terms of the deal, Akzo Nobel will acquire the marine business' sales and technical support unit in Antwerp, Belgium. Production of marine and aerospace products will move to Akzo Nobel facilities in Europe and the United States in due course.

WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS USA, 1 April 2003 - Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings (ANAC) is proud to introduce the new, expanded Alumigrip® line of urethane topcoats designed specifically for General and Corporate Aviation.

The product line consists of:

Alumigrip® (formerly known as Awlgrip), a line of conventional topcoats known for their high gloss and durable finish.

Alumigrip® HS, a new buffable, VOC compliant topcoat offering superior gloss, distinctness of image, and long life.

Alumigrip® Accent (formerly known as Awlcraft 2000), a line of conventional Acrylic-urethane topcoats that offers a fast dry durable finish available in solid and metallic colors.

With the acquisition of U.S. Paint last year, ANAC has reinforced their commitment to the corporate/general aviation market by continuing to provide the best products and investing in development to meet the needs of the future.

Backed by a global distribution network and quality certified manufacturing facilities, Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings delivers a complete line of coating systems when and where customers need them. The worldwide manufacturing effort is supported with complete research, development, marketing and technical services.

Parent company, Akzo Nobel, based in the Netherlands, serves customers throughout the world with healthcare products, coatings and chemicals. Consolidated sales for 2001 totaled EUR 14 billion. The company currently employs about 67,000 people in 80 countries.

For more information please contact:
TC Specialties, Inc. (Distributor)
Phone) 714-524-4490
Email) info@tcspecialties.net