Last year, Akzo Nobel announced the closure of plants in Ireland, the Netherlands, and Zambia, along with a plan to lay off up to 211 employees in France in January. Addressing concerns about the frequent restructuring activities, CEO Greg Poux-Guillaume emphasized that, "We don't want to create the impression that restructuring is a recurring item for Akzo Nobel." The company aims to finalize these plans within the current year and move forward.