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Mutares acquires Venator’s ultramarine blue pigments business
Mutares has completed the acquisition of Venator Pigments France SAS, a leading global producer of ultramarine pigments. This move strengthens Mutares’ Chemicals & Materials segment and positions...
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New podcast out: Stahl to be acquired by Henkel
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Stahl, a global specialist in coatings for flexible materials. In a special episode of the European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray Arauco speaks with Stahl CEO...
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Berlac Group divests ISL-Chemie to Sioen Industries
The Berlac Group has sold ISL-Chemie, a specialist in pigment pastes and in-mould coatings, to Sioen Industries. The acquisition aims to leverage ISL-Chemie’s capabilities to foster innovation and sustainability...
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PPG acquires EMM International
PPG has acquired EMM International, a provider of solutions for automotive body shops. The acquisition strengthens coating’s offering in paint preparation and processing across Europe and the U.S.
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DyStar transitions to full ownership under Zhejiang Longsheng Group
Specialty chemical producer DyStar is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Longsheng Group. The resolution of a shareholder dispute paves the way for unified governance, strengthened operations, and...
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Remmers and Teknovace and forge partnership to build global wood coatings hub in India
Indian wood coatings firm Teknovace and German coatings producer Remmers have entered into a strategic partnership, with Remmers acquiring a majority stake. The collaboration aims to transform India into...
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RPM acquires Kalzip to strengthen global building envelope portfolio
RPM International has announced the acquisition of German company Kalzip, a provider of aluminium roofing and façade systems. The strategic move will expand RPM’s Tremco Construction Products Group’s...
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DKSH to fully acquire and delist Malaysian Subsidiary DHMB
DKSH has announced its intention to acquire the remaining minority shares of DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad (DHMB) to take the subsidiary private. The move aligns with its strategy to simplify corporate...
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Bodo Möller Chemie acquires Mexican Bridge Chemical Company
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group strengthens its presence in Mexico by acquiring the Bridge Chemical Company. This strategic move enhances its technical capabilities and market reach in key industrial sectors...
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Inside the BASF-Carlyle-deal: Exclusive insights on the EC podcast
What does BASF’s sale of its Coatings Division to The Carlyle Group mean for the industry? In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López speaks with Olaf Adamek, a coatings expert who...
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Comus acquires Onip to strengthen coatings expertise and French industrial footprint
French paint and coatings manufacturer Comus has acquired the historic brand Onip. The transaction broadens the portfolio from technical protection systems to decorative interior and façade paints, reinforcing...
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Who might buy BASF Coatings? Industry views beyond Carlyle
According to recent reports from Reuters and the Financial Times, private equity firm Carlyle is the current frontrunner for acquiring BASF’s coatings division - valued at approximately EUR 7 billion....
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Mipa establishes Mipa Belgium and strengthens presence in Benelux
With the establishment of Mipa Belgium, the German coatings producer expands its activities in Western Europe. The takeover of Belgian distribution partner B-Coat opens new opportunities for growth.
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Henkel expands MRO business in South Africa with Nordbak acquisition
Henkel strengthens its position in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market by acquiring South African company Nordbak. The move supports Henkel’s growth strategy in emerging markets and bolsters...