AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings to strengthen and expand its local support operations across the Middle East.

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings, a global manufacturer of high-performance coating solutions for aircraft, plans to establish a new colour blending and distribution facility in Dubai. The strategically located site will enhance the company’s ability to serve commercial aviation operators, MROs, OEMs, and industry partners across the Middle East by providing locally blended and stocked coating solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.

We expect the new facility to commence operations in Q2 2026, serving as a regional hub for the Middle East. From its Dubai base, AkzoNobel will provide local blending of the Aerobase, Aerodur 3001, and Eclipse colour systems, along with efficient access to stocked primers, topcoats, and thinners.

Colour blending at the facility will be backed by automated, precision-controlled processes, ensuring consistent and reliable colour accuracy in line with the standards maintained across AkzoNobel’s global network.

Xavier Rijmenans, EMEA Sales Director, AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings says the new facility underpins AkzoNobel’s long-term commitment in the region: “We work closely with established partners in the Middle East who rely on our trusted solutions. By expanding our color blending and distribution capabilities, we are not only reducing lead times but also strengthening regional support - helping customers to scale their operations and respond to increasing demand in the region.

“With a model already proven across Asia, Europe and North America, customers across the region will benefit from enhanced access to locally blended, high-quality coatings.”

Attendees at MRO Middle East 2026 can visit the AkzoNobel team at Booth 1620 to learn more about the new Dubai aerospace facility and how local colour blending and stock availability can support efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and enhance operational planning for airlines and MROs across the region. 

Source: AkzoNobel