Reverdia and Protea Chemicals, a division of Omnia, announced an exclusive strategic collaboration agreement to distribute Biosuccinium™ in Africa and Australia, as well as for potential investment in and off-take from future Biosuccinium plants.
Sapici and Wanhua have signed an agreement on distribution and tolling cooperation for aliphatic poly-isocyanates for the European, Middle East and African markets.
Flint Group and Continental Printing Inks and Eagle Ink Systems announced the completion of their joint venture agreement that creates the new combined business, Flint Group Africa.
As part of its growth strategy in emerging markets, Flint Group has launched a new joint venture with Continental Printing Inks and Eagle Ink Systems in South Africa.
Paint and coatings manufacturer Kansai Plascon Africa Limited has partnered with Astra management and staff to acquire a 63.25 percent interest in the issued share capital in Astra Industries Limited from the Finance Trust of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited.
Arizona Chemical has reached an agreement with IMCD Group B.V. to further expand the distribution partnership for Arizona’s refinery product lines to the African continent.
The demand for coatings is expected to present countless opportunities for suppliers of raw materials and finished products in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region. Increasing urbanization and the growth of the middle class are also set to promote market prospects.
