Acquisitions

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IMCD China diversifies its business with the acquisition of Welex

Speciality chemicals distributor IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the speciality distribution company Welex and certain related business.

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Sherwin-Williams to acquire Gross & Perthun

The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced an agreement to acquire Gross & Perthun, developer, manufacturer, and distributor of coatings primarily for the heavy equipment and transportation industries...

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Akzo Nobel to acquire activities from Kansai Paint

Akzo Nobel is to further strengthen its African footprint after reaching an agreement with Kansai Paint to acquire its paints and coatings activities in the region.

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Brenntag acquires stake in Al-Azzaz Chemicals

Brenntag expands its footprint in the Specialties chemicals distribution market in Saudi Arabia by acquiring a stake in Al-Azzaz Chemicals.

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Perstorp to be acquired by Petronas

Specialty chemicals company Perstorp Group is to be acquired by Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG).

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Richard Baker Harrison acquires distribution companies

Richard Baker Harrison has announced the acquisition of Faber & VanderEnde B.V as well as Faber & VanderEnde GmbH.

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Briolf Group acquires Italian company Impacar

The industrial group Briolf based in Girona and the owner of specialist chemical manufacturers such as Roberlo, Montana Colors, Chemfix and Cromaresme, reinforces its growth trajectory.

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Siegwerk acquires La Sorgente Spa

With the acquisition of the Italian ink manufacturer La Sorgente Spa, Siegwerk intends to further expand its domestic business in Italy while strengthening its local coverage, infrastructure and service...

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Prince completes the acquisition of Ferro

Prince International Corporation, a portfolio company of American Securities, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ferro Corporation. Prince paid UDS 22.00 (ca. EUR 20.85) per share in an...

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Akzo Nobel completes Grupo Orbis acquisition

Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis, strengthening its long-term position in Latin America.

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PPG completes acquisition of Arsonsisis powder coatings manufacturing business

PPG has completed its acquisition of the powder coatings manufacturing business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Azelis acquires Whit Chem in the UK

Azelis strengthens its industrial chemicals footprint in EMEA with the acquisition of Whit Chem in the UK.

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Arkema finalises the acquisition of Ashland’s performance adhesives business

Arkema has finalised the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business. This operation is inteded to strengthen Arkema’s Adhesive Solutions segment, and aligns with the Group’s strategy...

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Allnex announces the acquisition of a manufacturing site in India

Allnex has announced the acquisition of the Mahad Manufacturing site and coating resins business from D.R. Coats Ink & Resins (DRC), located in Maharashtra, India.