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Evonik in talks to buy Air Products’ business unit?

Air Products’ business unit, which makes chemicals used in sun lotion and paint, could be valued at more than USD 3.5 billion.

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Sherwin-Williams to buy Valspar

The Sherwin-Williams Company and The Valspar Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Sherwin-Williams will acquire...

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Akzo Nobel reaches general agreement to buy BASF’s industrial coatings business

BASF and Akzo Nobel have reached a general agreement on the sale of the industrial coatings business of BASF’s Coatings division to Akzo Nobel for EUR 475 million. ...

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Zschimmer & Schwarz acquires Interpolymer Corporation

Interpolymer Corporation has been sold to Zschimmer & Schwarz to ensure future development of Interpolymer and to strengthen Zschimmer & Schwarz' ...

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Axalta Coating Systems acquires Metalak

On 1 July 2015, Axalta Coating Systems has signed an agreement to acquire Metalak Benelux BV.

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Spencer Coatings acquires Protega Paints

Spencer Coatings Limited, the East Midlands-based industrial coatings manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of West Bromwich-based Protega Paints in a ...

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Merger of Henan Billions and Lomon will transform China’s titanium dioxide market

The merger of Henan Billions Chemicals Co., Ltd. and Sichuan Lomon Titanium Co., Ltd. will send shockwaves through China’s titanium dioxide market, with domestic ...