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.
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.
