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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.
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EC Podcast: the human factor in digitalisation
What does digitalisation mean for the future of coatings research and laboratory work? In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López talks with Detlef Gysau, managing director...
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Sherwin Williams delivers solid Q3 2025 results – growth driven by professional and performance coatings markets
Sherwin Williams reported third-quarter 2025 net sales of EUR 5.85 billion, up 3.2 % year over year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 6.0 % to EUR 1.25 billion (21.4 % margin), and adjusted diluted EPS increased 6.5...
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Axalta reports record results in Q3 2025 – twelfth consecutive quarter of EBITDA growth
Axalta Coating Systems has once again reported record results for the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 270 million with a margin of 22.8 %. Despite slightly lower sales, the company maintained...
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BASF Coatings inaugurates cutting-edge OEM coatings plant in Muenster
BASF Coatings has opened a new automotive OEM coatings facility in Muenster, Germany, designed to meet growing demand for high-volume products. Featuring advanced automation and powered entirely by renewable...
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PPG delivers record Q3 2025 earnings per share – growth driven by aerospace and protective coatings
PPG Industries reported Q3 2025 net sales of EUR 3.75 billion, up 1 % year over year, and record adjusted diluted EPS of EUR 1.96, up 5 %. Strong growth in aerospace, protective & marine, and packaging...
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Nouryon opens new innovation center in Shanghai to advance local development and customer collaboration
Nouryon has opened a new innovation center in Shanghai, China, to strengthen its research, application, and customer collaboration capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. The facility will focus on...