Specialty chemicals manufacturer Emerald Kalama Chemical announced that affiliates of its majority owner, American Securities LLC, have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Emerald to LANXESS AG.
Akzo Nobel N.V. recently announced it no longer intends to pursue the acquisition of Finnish coatings manufacturer Tikkurila Oyj, following a competing, higher offer.
Specialty chemicals and additives distributor JNS-SmithChem announced the acquisition of CheMarCo Inc., a specialty regional distributor based in Greenville, South Carolina.
Bühler North America is expanding its service network and offerings with the acquisition of Design Corrugating Companies, a roller mill and other equipment service company based in Taylorville, Illinois.
Akzo Nobel N.V. has made a non-binding proposal to acquire Finland-based coatings manufacturer Tikkurila in an all-cash offer worth approximately $1.7 billion.
PPG announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications headquartered in Germany.
Polygiene, Malmö, Sweden, has acquired British Addmaster Holdings Limited, making Polygiene a comprehensive supplier of antimicrobial solutions for both soft and hard surfaces.
StanChem Polymers announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Albi Protective Coatings, has completed the acquisition of Dux Paint and its sister companies, Hawthorne Coating and Hood Products.
Ascend Performance Materials has purchased Eurostar Engineering Plastics, a France-based compounder with a broad portfolio of flame-retardant engineered plastics and expertise in halogen-free formulations.
