Acquisitions
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Bodo Möller Chemie takes over General Adhesivos
With the takeover of the Spanish distributor General Adhesivos, the Bodo Möller Chemie Group further expands its business in Spain and Portugal and adds another adhesives laboratory.
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BASF closes divestiture of its kaolin minerals business to Ka Min
BASF has closed the divestiture of its kaolin minerals business to Ka Min, a global performance minerals company headquartered in Macon, Georgia, United States, following the fulfillment of clearance conditions....
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Safic Alcan establishes its operations in South America
Specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has acquired 100% of Proquimil Produtos Químicos, a Brazilian chemical distributor specialising in rubber and plastic polymers and additives.
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IMCD Japan acquires Kuni Chemical
IMCD has announced that IMCD Japan has acquired 100% of the shares of the speciality distribution company Kuni Chemical.
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Arkema acquires Polimeros Especiales
The acquisition of the water-borne resins producer is strengthening the Group’s offering in solvent-free solutions and its position in this fast-growing region.
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Eastman opens new technology centre in India
Eastman recently opened its new India technology centre in Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra state, to provide technology support and faster regional service for its coatings and inks and specialty fluids and...
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Interview: Uncertainty not good for transactions
Ben Scharff, Managing Director, Grace Matthews on the developments of the market over the past twelve months.
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Sika: Update on MBCC acquisition
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to conduct an in-depth examination in the UK market related to Sika’s planned acquisition of MBCC Group.
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Univar Solutions has acquired Vicom
Univar Solutions has acquired Vicom Distribución Productos Quimicos, a leading regional specialty chemicals distributor in Spain and Portugal.
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IGM Resins acquires Litian
IGM Resins has announced the acquisition of Litian, a leading Chinese manufacturer of energy curing resins.
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Kansai Helios completes acquisition of the German coatings manufacturer Wefa
The Kansai Helios Group has completed the acquisition of all assets, including all business activities, brands and employees, of Westdeutsche Farben GmbH (“Wefa”) by the newly set-up group company,...
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M&A Markets remain robust
It is undoubtedly a dynamic and interesting time for mergers and acquisitions in the paints and coatings industry.
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Arkema to acquire Polimeros Especiales
Arkema plans the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales, a leading player in solvent-free waterborne acrylic resins.
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Scott Bader acquires Satyen Polymers
Scott Bader has announced that Scott Bader Pvt Ltd (India) has acquired the commercial business of Satyen Polymers.