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Weilburger independent in China since March 2020
Grebe Holding GmbH, parent company of the Weilburger Group, has announced that Weilburger has exited the former joint venture CMW Holding Ltd. (CMW = CashewManfieldWeilburger) as of 25 February 2020, and...
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Akzo Nobel acquires full ownership of powder coatings joint venture in Turkey
Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of the remaining 25 percent stake in Akzo Nobel Boya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., a powder coatings joint venture in Turkey.
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Altana completes acquisition of Schmid Rhyner AG
Altana has completed the acquisition of the overprint varnish specialist Schmid Rhyner AG, which was previously part of the Swiss Conzzeta Group.
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Lanxess completes acquisition of Brazilian biocide manufacturer IPEL
Lanxess has completed the acquisition of Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda. The competent anti-trust authorities approved the transaction beginning of January.
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PPG to acquire Alpha Coating Technologies
PPG has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Alpha Coating Technologies, LLC ("Alpha”), a manufacturer of powder coatings for light industrial applications.
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Inkmaker acquires business of Tecnopails
The technology company Inkmaker has taken over the business of Tecnopails.
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INX International plans to acquire German industrial ink manufacturer Ruco Druckfarben
INX International has entered into an agreement to acquire Ruco Druckfarben, a longtime leading printing ink manufacturer in Eppstein, Germany.
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Milliken & Company finalises the acquisition of Borchers
Milliken & Company has formally acquired Borchers Group Limited, a global specialty chemicals company.
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Hosokawa Alpine AG takes over Solids Solutions Group
Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft has taken over the internationally active Solids Solutions Group that specialises in the field of bulk materials handling with effect from January 2, 2020.
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Krahn Chemie acquires Greek distributor InterActive
Krahn Chemie GmbH has acquired a majority share of InterActive S.A., headquartered in Athens, Greece.
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Milliken & Company announces intent to acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
Milliken reports that the company has signed an agreement to acquire Borchers Group Limited.
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Synthomer receives European Commission clearance for Omnova acquisition
Synthomer has received the conditional clearance from the European Commission regarding its proposed acquisition of Omnova Solutions.
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PPG is about to acquire Industria Chimica Reggiana
PPG has has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Industria Chimica Reggiana (ICR), a manufacturer of automotive refinish and light industrial coatings.
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Stockmeier takes over the majority of shares of Kemtan AG in Switzerland
Stockmeier acquires a majority shareholding in Kemtan AG, based in Reinach near Basel. Kemtan produces different kinds of pigments and waxes for the coatings industry.