Acquisitions
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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.
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Sika acquires adhesives and sealants business in Japan
Sika has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of Yokohama Rubber. Hamatite is a market leader in Japan, offering adhesives and sealants to the automotive and construction industries.
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Interview: “Biocides, disinfectants and preservatives are a core business area”
Lanxess has announced a deal to purchase Emerald Kalama Chemical for EUR 867 million (USD 1.04 billion). The deal is one of a series of recent transactions by the Cologne-based company. We spoke to Dr...
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AGM distribution partner becomes part of Barentz International
One of AGM’s key distribution partners, specialty chemical supplier Maroon Group, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by global distributor Barentz International.
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Covestro completes acquisition of RFM from DSM
Covestro has completed the acquisition of the Resins & Functional Materials business (RFM) from the Dutch company Royal DSM. The transaction received regulatory approval after Covestro and DSM signed...
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Wattyl Australia and New Zealand now officially part of Hempel
With immediate effect, Wattyl Australia and New Zealand is now officially part of coatings manufacturer Hempel. With the acquisition of Wattyl, Hempel aims at strengthening its footprint in Australia and...
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Out now: the new EC Podcast
We are launching the new EC Podcast. Once a month we will present exclusive insights into the paints and coatings industry on all important audio platforms. This first episode takes a closer look at the...
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Krahn acquires companies from Jollis AB & Partners
TheKrahnChemie Group, which is part of the globally operating Otto KrahnGroup, has acquired majority stakes in six companies from Jollis AB &Partners.