Wild Wonder, AkzoNobel's Color of the Year, is a golden hue inspired by the warm tones of harvested crops, with an upbeat glow that aims to connect people with nature.
Along with naming Heart Wood as AkzoNobel's 2018 Color of the Year, Robert Haley, Color Trends Manager also noted four additional trends that will impact 2018 designs.
Dutch coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel on Wednesday detailed plans to separate its Specialty Chemicals business as part of a strategy to fend off a multi-billion dollar takeover bid by rival PPG Industries. The strategy outlined to investors calls for AkzoNobel to sell or list the Specialty Coatings business within 12 months.
AkzoNobel says PPG Industries' second proposal fails to recognize the value of the company and doesn't address significant risks and uncertainties, including anti-trust concerns.