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Inside the BASF-Carlyle-deal: Exclusive insights on the EC podcast
What does BASF’s sale of its Coatings Division to The Carlyle Group mean for the industry? In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López speaks with Olaf Adamek, a coatings expert who experienced a similar change firsthand.
As part of DuPont Performance Coatings, Adamek went through its sale to Carlyle and the creation of Axalta Coating Systems – giving him a unique insider perspective on the dynamics between private equity and global coatings businesses.
In the conversation, Adamek reflects on how such partnerships influence innovation, culture, and competition. The episode also examines BASF’s decision to retain a 40 % stake and how this move could help combine heritage with agility.
Tune in for an expert’s view on one of the sector’s most significant transactions and its potential impact on the future of coatings.
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