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AkzoNobel, Axalta to highlight competition, sustainability for EU merger approval

By Andrew Boyce ( March 24, 2026, 09:06 GMT | Comment) -- AkzoNobel's merger with Axalta Coating Systems would bring together companies which largely focus on different markets but compete in two key areas: powder coatings and car refinishes. In their bid for EU approval, they will stress how they face competition from a range of rivals, including from China, MLex has learned. They'll also point to benefits the merger promises to bring for resilience and environmental sustainability.AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems will stress how they face competition from a mass of rivals, including from China, to push back any competition concerns about their merger, MLex has learned....

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