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Krahn Chemie acquires distribution business of Memolex SAS

The Krahn Chemie Group has acquired the distribution business of French Memolex SAS and has established Krahn France SAS.

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BASF introduces new brand image of Chemetall

It is just over one year since BASF’s Coatings division acquired Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment supplier. Being well-known within the industry for its...

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Sika acquires US manufacturer of structural expansion joints

Sika has acquired Emseal Joint Systems, Ltd., a US-based manufacturer of structural expansion joint products for new construction and refurbishment with annual...

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Lanxess plans to buy specialty chemicals division of Akzo Nobel

Chemical specialist Lanxess has linked up with private equity shop Apollo to court Akzo Nobel’s specialty chemicals division. But they are not alone.

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Kolb acquires Elementis Specialties Netherlands

Kolb Distribution AG, subsidiary of KLK Group, has entered into an agreement with Elementis plc to acquire Elementis Specialties Netherlands located in Delden, ...

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Siegwerk expands presence in Latin America

With the acquisition of Tupahue Tintas, a Brazilian provider of inks, varnishes and solvents for flexo and gravure printing, Siegwerk further strengthens its ...

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Protech/Oxyplast Group acquires business of Chemionics Corporation

The Protech/Oxyplast Group of Montreal, Canada, has acquired the business and manufacturing assets of Chemionics Corporation of Tallmadge Ohio.

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Sika acquires automotive supplier in acoustics

Sika has acquired Faist Chemtec Group, a manufacturer of engineered, structure-borne acoustic solutions for the automotive industry.

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Akzo Nobel acquires V.Powdertech business

Akzo Nobel has acquired the business of V.Powdertech Co., Ltd., a Thai manufacturer of powder coatings, supplying a range of products for domestic appliances, ...

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Axalta confirms acquisition discussions with Nippon Paint

Axalta Coating Systems has confirmed that it is engaged in discussions with Nippon Paint regarding a potential acquisition of Axalta.

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Clariant initiates meeting with White Tale

Representatives of the specialty chemicals company Clariant met with White Tale in Zurich, Switzerland. The meeting was initiated in order to identify possible ...

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Lanxess to acquire Solvay’s US phosphorus additives business

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is expanding its Additives segment and plans to acquire the phosphorus chemicals business with a US production site from ...

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Sika acquires Butterfield Color in the US

Sika continues its expansion strategy: The specialty chemicals company has acquired Butterfield Color, Inc. a US-based manufacturer of decorative concrete floor ...

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Akzo Nobel confirms merger discussions with Axalta

In response to market speculation, Akzo Nobel has confirmed it is currently in constructive discussions regarding a merger of the Akzo Nobel Paints & Coatings...