Team AkzoNobel is a professional ocean racing team that competed in the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, the longest and toughest race around the world. As a world leader in marine coatings the Volvo Ocean Race provided the perfect testing ground for AkzoNobel’s products, technology and expertise.
AkzoNobel’s involvement in the Volvo Ocean Race increased the awareness and brand perception of the AkzoNobel brand with business customers, media and investors. It brought together the 46,000 global workforce and provided a platform for increased business for the company’s sub-brands including International marine paint.