Vertellus announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ESIM Chemicals' intermediates and specialties division (IM Chemicals), a leading provider of specialty chemical products serving the pharmaceutical, coatings, and fuel and lubricant markets.
Funds advised by SK Capital Partners LP, a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors, announced the purchase of the Canadian coatings company Canlak Inc. and U.S.-based Valentus Specialty Chemicals.
Ferro Corp., a leading global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Prince International Corp., a portfolio company of American Securities LLC, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion.
J.M. Huber Corp. has signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita to acquire its 50% ownership stake in the companies’ 50/50 joint venture, MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG.
Coatings manufacturer Hempel has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of Farrow & Ball, a luxury decorative paint and wallpaper company with an annual turnover of over €100 million.
The J-B Weld Co., a leader in DIY adhesives, announced its acquisition of the do-it-yourself bed liner brand HERCULINER® from Old World Industries LLC.