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Akzo Nobel rejects cash offer as it moves forward with Axalta merger plans
Akzo Nobel has rejected a conditional cash offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams, stating that the proposal fails to reflect its value and long-term prospects. The company remains committed to its...
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Biesterfeld expands presence in Asia with majority stake in OSP
Biesterfeld has acquired a majority stake in South Korea-based distributor OSP, strengthening its position in high-tech industries such as automotive, electronics, and coatings.
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LB Group completes acquisition of Venator’s titanium dioxide site
The Greatham site will operate under the newly established entity, Tioxide, and production is set to restart in 2026.
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Interview: “R&D will be a central lever”
San Marco Group President and CEO Pietro Geremia discusses the acquisition of Oikos, and how it aligns with the Group’s long-term vision for innovation, design, and environmental responsibility. Interview...
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Vitex strengthens presence in construction chemicals with Microfill acquisition
Greek coatings manufacturer Vitex has completed the acquisition of Microfill, a company specialising in calcium carbonate-based fillers. The move is part of Vitex's strategy to expand its footprint in...
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Aerospace coatings: Indestructible Paint acquired by Seaforth Holdings
The Birmingham-based company, known for its bespoke solutions in aerospace applications, will continue operations under its existing management team.
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Decorative coatings: San Marco Group acquires Oikos
San Marco Group has acquired the historic Italian coatings brand Oikos, a renowned name in Italian decorative finishes. The acquisition solidifies San Marco’s position as a key player in Italy's coatings...
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Indorama Corporation acquires Venator’s Spanish titanium dioxide business
This move strengthens Indorama Corporation’s position in the global chemical sector and expands its capabilities in specialty chemical production.
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Mitsubishi Chemical to sell acrylic emulsion business to Konishi
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has confirmed the transfer of its acrylic emulsion business and the synthetic resin emulsion operations of its subsidiary, Japan Coating Resin Corporation (JCR), to...
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Heidelberg Materials expands Australian footprint with Maas Group acquisition
Heidelberg Materials has announced a binding agreement to acquire the construction materials business of Maas Group Holdings for approximately EUR 1.023 billion.
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Elkem announces sale of majority stake in Silicones division to Bluestar
Elkem ASA has announced a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar, its largest shareholder. The transaction will be settled by redeeming Bluestar’s 338,338,536...
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Sika to acquire Akkim, advancing global adhesives and sealants expansion
Sika has confirmed plans to acquire Akkim, a Turkey-based adhesives and sealants manufacturer, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position in high-growth markets and expanding production capabilities....
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Mutares acquires Venator’s ultramarine blue pigments business
Mutares has completed the acquisition of Venator Pigments France SAS, a leading global producer of ultramarine pigments. This move strengthens Mutares’ Chemicals & Materials segment and positions...
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New podcast out: Stahl to be acquired by Henkel
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Stahl, a global specialist in coatings for flexible materials. In a special episode of the European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray Arauco speaks with Stahl CEO...