Acquisitions
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Richard Baker Harrison secures new acquisition
Richard Baker Harrison (RBH) announces to include Geniechem into the family of RBH companies. This is regarded to represent an important strategic investment.
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Interview: “We are always open to acquisitions.
Mipa provides a complete range of products for finishing wood surfaces as well as business units that manufacture industrial and automotive coatings. Headquartered in Essenbach, Germany, the company generates...
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Safic-Alcan acquires Rit-Chem
Safic-Alcan, distributor of specialty chemicals, has acquired 100% of Rit-Chem, a boutique chemical distributor specialising in the performance and life science sectors in the USA.
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Azelis strengthens its presence in China
Azelis is reinforcing its presence in the Chinese market with the acquisition of a 100% stake in WWRC China and Friendship Chemical.
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We see new opportunities emerging in adjacent markets
Allnex is becoming part of PTT Global Chemical Public Company (GC). GC a subsidiary PTT Public Company, a multinational chemical company based in Thailand. We spoke to Miguel Mantas, CEO Allnex, about...
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Interview: “A continued shift of growth to emerging markets
GC, part of Thailand’s largest integrated petrochemical and refining business, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, has agreed to acquire the resin manufacturer Allnex.The deal was made following...
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Axalta completes acquisition of U-POL
Axalta has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of U-POL. The acquisition of U-POL, a leading supplier of paint, protective coatings and accessories primarily for the automotive...
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Hempel completes the acquisition of Farrow & Ball
Coatings manufacturer Hempel has completed the acquisition of Farrow & Ball, a luxury decorative paint and wallpaper company with an annual turnover of over EUR 100 million.
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CCT Coating & Converting Technologies is becoming part of ATP Adhesive Systems
The US-based adhesive tape specialist Coating & Converting Technologies is becoming part of the water-based specialty adhesive tapes manufacturer ATP Adhesive Systems Group based in Switzerland.
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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.