Acquisitions
News Markets & Companies
Westlake completes acquisition of epoxy business
Westlake Chemical Corporation has completed the acquisition of Hexion global epoxy business for approximately USD 1.2 billion (ca. EUR 1 billion) in an all-cash transaction.
News Markets & Companies
Vertellus acquires Polyscope Polymers
Vertellus, a manufacturer of specialty materials, has acquired Polyscope Polymers, a global leader in specialty additives for coatings, electronics applications and engineering polymers.
News Markets & Companies
H.B. Fuller acquires Apollo
H.B. Fuller has finalised its purchase of Apollo, the United Kingdom’s largest independent manufacturer of liquid adhesives, coatings and primers for the roofing, industrial and construction markets....
News Markets & Companies
American Colors acquires Colorificio Migliavacca
American Colors, based in Sandusky, Ohio, has announced the acquisition of Colorificio Migliavacca of Bergamo, Italy.
News Markets & Companies
Innochem acquires the business of XS Chemicals
The company Innochem, which belongs to the Stockmeier Group and is based in Meerhout (Belgium), has taken over the business of the Dutch speciality trader XS Chemicals, based in Utrecht, with effect from...
News Markets & Companies
Perstorp acquires GEO’s Di-Methylolpropionic acid business
Perstorp further strengthens its position within the resins and coatings market through the acquisition of the Di-Methylolpropionic Acid business from GEO.
News Markets & Companies
DIC Group acquires Sapici and its holding company
The DIC Corporation has announced that its Milan-based wholly owned subsidiary Sun Chemical Group, has acquired 100% of the shares of Italian adhesives and polymers manufacturer Sapici and its holding...
News Markets & Companies
Stockmeier strengthens market position in Spain
The Stockmeier Group has acquired the company New Química, located in Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo) with immediate effect.
News Markets & Companies
Weyl Chem completes integration of Spanish subsidiary
With the appointment of Alix Deschamps as Managing Director, Weyl Chem has completed the integration of its latest acquisition, Weyl Chem Bilbao. The Group had acquired the sulfuric acid plant in August...
News Markets & Companies
IMCD bolsters its presence in EMEA
IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Polychem, a leading provider of chemical raw materials and additives in Austria and Southeast Europe.
News Markets & Companies
Cargill to acquire Croda’s bio-based industrial business
Cargill has reached an agreement with Croda to acquire the majority of its performance technologies and industrial chemicals business for EUR 915 million.
News Markets & Companies
Arkema strengthens its positions in adhesives in South Africa
Arkema has announced the proposed acquisition of Permoseal in South Africa, one of the leaders in adhesive solutions for woodworking, packaging, construction and DIY.
News Markets & Companies
Hexion Holdings to be acquired by American Securities
Hexion Holdings Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of American Securities for USD 30.00 (EUR 26.50) per share in cash.
News Markets & Companies
Heubach and SK Capital acquire Clariant Pigments
The Heubach Group and SK Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors, have announced the completion of the acquisition of Clariant’s...