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Axalta to acquire U Pol

Axalta is about to acquire U-Pol, paint, protective coatings, and accessories manufacturer for the automotive aftermarket

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Thailand-based PTT Global Chemical Public buys Allnex

Investor Advent sells resins producer Allnex to PTT Global Chemical Public Company for allegedly EUR 4 billion.

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RPM subsidiary acquires Dudick

RPM International has announced that its Carboline subsidiary has acquired the Dudick business, a provider of high-performance coatings, flooring systems and tank linings.

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Akzo Nobel to acquire Grupo Orbis

Akzo Nobel is about to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.

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IMCD China acquires Shanghai Yuanhe Chemicals

IMCD, Dutch distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced the acquisition of Shanghai Yuanhe Chemicals in China.

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MC-Bauchemie starts operations in Bolivia

With the acquisition of the majority of shares of Linox, a Bolivian company that manufactures construction chemical products, MC-Bauchemie has now started operations in Bolivia.

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Clariant sells pigments business to consortium consisting of Heubach and SK Capital

Heubach partners with SK Capital to drive next phase of growth for Clariant's pigments business.

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New podcast episode: The European coatings market

In the new podcast episode Ezio Braggio, Vice President of the Chemquest Group shares his views about the current European market and what challenges and developments lie ahead and what role the pandemic...

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PPG: Driving growth

After having already announced several deals at the turn of the year, PPG has recently acquired the Germany-based company Cetelon Lackfabrik, a manufacturer of coatings for automotive and light truck wheel...

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IMCD Colombia acquires Siliconas y Químicos

IMCD, Dutch distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has anncounced that IMCD Colombia acquired the Colombian speciality distributor Siliconas y Químicos.

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Huber about to acquire remaining stake in Magnifin

Huber has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining stake in Magnifin joint venture.

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The 25 largest European coatings manufacturers 2021

Our annual ranking shows little movement among the ranking of the 25 largest coatings manufacturers in Europe. However, the Corona pandemic had a significant influence on individual sales volumes.

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Hempel to acquire Farrow & Ball

Hempel has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Farrow & Ball, a manufacturer of decorative paints and wallpapers with an annual turnover of over EUR 100 million.

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PPG acquires automotive coatings manufacturer Cetelon

PPG has acquired Cetelon Lackfabrik, a manufacturer of coatings for automotive and light truck wheel applications. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.