Safic-Alcan, an international distributor of specialty chemicals, has acquired distribution responsibilities for Michelman’s paper and corrugated coatings from Proman Coatings, a trading division of The Darent Wax Co. in the UK.
Univar USA Inc., a distributor of basic chemicals, specialty products, and related chemistry services, has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Key Chemical Inc., one of the largest suppliers of hydrofluosilicic acid (fluoride) in the United States.
PPG Industries has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Flood® Australia, which manufactures and distributes specialty wood stain and paint additive solutions for consumer, commercial and industrial applications.
The global coatings producer Hempel has closed its previously announced acquisition of Jones-Blair Co., a North American supplier for the protective and waterproofing markets.
3i, Azelis and Apax Partners announced that Atlas Holding S.A., the holding company of the Azelis Group, has signed a binding agreement to sell the Azelis Group, a pan-European specialty chemical distributor to funds advised by Apax Partners, a global private equity firm.
Private equity firm Golden Gate Capital announced that investment funds managed by the company have successfully completed the acquisition of ANGUS Chemical Co. (ANGUS), Buffalo Grove, IL, from The Dow Chemical Co.
Exova Group plc, a testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has acquired UK-based environmental testing specialist Environmental Evaluation Limited (EEL).
