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Acquisitions: “We expect to see a high level of carve-out activity”
Ben Scharff, managing director at Grace Matthews, expands on mergers and acquisitions in the paints and coatings industry. Interview by Damir Gagro
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Bodo Möller Chemie and Sanitized expand cooperative partnership
Bodo Möller Chemie takes over distribution of Sanitized preservation products in Germany, Austria and Nordic countries.
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Genpact and Heubach announce partnership
Genpact, a global professional services firm focused on delivering outcomes that transform businesses, has announced its partnership with Heubach Group, global supplier of comprehensive colour solutions....
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Sika acquires Peruvian manufacturer of mortar products
Sika has agreed to acquire a leading manufacturer of tile setting materials operating under the umbrella brand Chema in Peru. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s position in the fast-growing mortar market....
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Akzo Nobel completes acquisition of Sherwin-Williams’ chinese decorative paints business
Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of the Chinese Decorative Paints business of Sherwin-Williams, which is known within Sherwin-Williams as the Chinese Architectural Paint business.
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Cautious and targeted approach to acquisitions
The consolidation in the paints and coatings sector continues. Even though the speed and number of transactions declined last year, M&A activity is not absent. By Damir Gagro.
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PPG inaugurates centre of excellence for automotive colours
PPG has inaugurated a centre of excellence at its Quattordio, Italy site that is intended to increase the efficiency for automotive colour development and application.
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Companies to separate joint MDI production in China
BASF, Huntsman, Shanghai Hua Yi, Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co. Ltd. and Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Co. Ltd. are about to separate joint MDI production in Caojing, China.
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Biesterfeld distributes pigment concentrate from Kronos
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has obtained distribution rights for an innovative pigment concentrate from Kronos for digital printing.
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JAT Holdings incorporates JAT Paints Africa Limited in Kenya
Sri Lanka based JAT Holdings PLC has officially expanded to Africa in July 2023, through the incorporation of “JAT Paints Africa Limited” in Kenya, through a joint venture with Mayleen Corp – a Kenya-based...
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Röhm celebrates official opening of its new innovation center
After 18 months of construction, the chemical company Röhm officially opened a new innovation center at its site in Worms, Germany, together with the managing partner of the Thelen Group, the real estate...
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Sika invests in macro fibres
Sika has increased production capacities for macro fibres at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, thus extending a product line of strategic importance for Region Americas.
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IGL Coatings appoints exclusive distributor for the Netherlands
IGL Coatings has announced the appointment of Quality Detail Distribution (“IGL Coatings Netherlands”) as its exclusive distributor for its automotive coatings in the Netherlands.
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IN Groupe acquires Gleitsmann Security Inks
IN Groupe has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Gleitsmann Security Inks GmbH (“GSI”) from Hubergroup Deutschland GmbH for an undisclosed consideration in cash.