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Tarrifs: how geopolitics is reshaping global trade and supply chains (2/2)
Political tensions, migration dynamics, the Russia–Ukraine war and China’s dominance in raw materials are reshaping global supply chains. New analyses highlight key geopolitical risks and outline what...
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Tarrifs: why long-term effects are more harmful than expected (1/2)
Studies across the last two decades show that tariffs rarely deliver the benefits policymakers promise. While they may offer short-term relief, they typically increase prices, fuel inflation and create...
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Wacker to cut 1,500 jobs as company sharpens cost-saving program
Wacker has detailed its cost-saving program, targeting more than EUR 300 million in annual savings and planning to cut over 1,500 jobs worldwide by the end of 2027.
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Borchers appoints IMCD as exclusive distributor in Mexico starting 2026
Borchers has appointed IMCD as its exclusive distributor for Mexico starting in January 2026. The agreement extends the companies’ collaboration to strengthen distribution and technical support in the...
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Sika acquires Gulf Seal to strengthen waterproofing presence in Saudi Arabia
Sika has acquired the Saudi-based waterproofing membrane producer Gulf Seal, expanding its position in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
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Brenntag and Calyxia sign global distribution agreement for microencapsulation technologies
Brenntag Specialties and Calyxia have entered into a global distribution agreement covering microencapsulation technologies for Advanced Materials. The collaboration is aimed at applications in CASE coatings...
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“The pressure on medium-sized companies is increasing significantly”
The merger of Akzo Nobel and Axalta will create a new global competitor that could significantly reshape the market segments of the paint and coatings industry. Markus Loy, partner at Loy & Co Corporate...
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta:“A deal of this size almost always prompts a reaction.”
The merger of Akzo Nobel and Axalta marks one of the most consequential shifts in the coatings industry since Sherwin–Williams acquired Valspar. Ben Scharff, Managing Director at Grace Matthews, reflects...
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta merge: Experts anticipate shift in global balance of power
How do industry insiders assess the planned merger between Akzo Nobel and Axalta? Ben Scharff, Managing Director at Grace Matthews, and Markus Loy, Partner at Loy & Co Corporate Finance,...
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Nordmann to expand distribution of Olin epoxy products to the UK & Ireland
Nordmann will take over the distribution of Olin’s epoxy resins, hardeners and the Litestone line in the UK and Ireland from January 2026, further extending the companies’ existing cooperation.
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Toyo Ink India to expand liquid ink production capacity at Gujarat site
Toyo Ink India plans a significant expansion of liquid ink production at its Gujarat facility to meet rising demand from India’s fast-growing packaging sector.
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Adnoc’s acquisition of Covestro receives green light from Berlin (Germany)
The German government has completed its review of the planned acquisition of Covestro by the Abu Dhabi state-owned company Adnoc. Final approval now rests with the two companies.
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta agree to merge in an all-stock transaction
Akzo Nobel and Axalta have signed a merger-of-equals agreement, aiming to create a coatings group with an enterprise value of around 21,5 Mrd. EUR The deal would expand global scale and consolidate positions...
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Brenntag streamlines management structure, maintains both business divisions
Brenntag has announced organizational, cost-related and strategic measures aimed at increasing revenue, simplifying structures and improving execution. A strategic review has also been initiated.