Acquisitions
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Arkema acquires Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business
Arkema has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business. This is regarded as a major step in Bostik’s strong long term growth ambition.
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Sika acquires a full-range waterproofing expert in China
Sika acquires Shenzhen Landun Holding, a manufacturer of waterproofing systems in China. The company offers a comprehensive range of waterproofing products and technologies.
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Mipa takes over business segment from Klumpp Coatings
Mipa has taken over the spray paint systems business segment for the furniture, staircase and door industries from Klumpp Coatings.
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Lanxess to acquire IFFs microbial control business
Lanxess aims to become one of the world's largest suppliers of antimicrobial protection products by acquiring IFF's Microbial Control business. Lanxess will pay around USD 1.3 billion (EUR 1.1 billion)...
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Sika to divest European industrial coatings business
Sika has agreed to sell its European industrial coatings business, based in Germany, to The Sherwin-Williams Company. The transaction is expected to close in the beginning of 2022.
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M&A: Breakout after the outbreak?
More than a year after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) momentum is picking up noticeably in the coatings industry. What does the market look like? And what does...
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Richard Baker Harrison acquires Dunwood Polymers
Richard Baker Harrison (RBH), supplier of speciality functional materials, additives and chemicals to the polymer and related industry, has announced the acquisition of privately owned Dunwood Polymers...
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DCL acquires Sun Chemical’s performance pigments plant
DCL, supplier of colour pigments and dispersions for the coatings, plastics, and ink industries, has acquired Sun Chemical’s manufacturing facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina, USA.
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Ineos sells its sulphur chemicals business
Ineos has announced the completion of the sale of its sulphur chemicals business to the International Chemical Investors Group.
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Marabu acquires Icon Inks and increases presence in Asia
With the acquisition of Icon Inks, Marabu is expanding its global footprint and its focus on water-based printing technologies and textile printing.
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Lanxess completes acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical
Lanxess has completed the acquisition of the U.S.-based specialty chemicals manufacturer Emerald Kalama Chemical.
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SI Group to sell industrial resins business to ASK Chemicals
SI Group has announced plans to sell the majority of its global industrial resins business to ASK Chemicals.
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Brenntag acquires Wellstar Group
Brenntag has completed the acquisition of pigment and additives specialist Wellstar Group by acquiring the remaining 49% stake in the joint venture.
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Interview: “Becoming a stronger player in Japan”
Sika has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of The Yokohama Rubber Company. We spoke to Dominik Slappnig, Head Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, about the acquisition and...