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Univar Solutions Expands Global Offerings with Acquisition of Spanish Specialty Distributor Vicom

August 4, 2022

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Univar Solutions Inc. announced that it has acquired Vicom Distribución Productos Quimicos, S.L.

IGM Resins Strengthens Position by Acquiring Litian

August 2, 2022

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IGM Resins announces that it has acquired a manufacturer of energy-curing resins.

How COVID, the Supply Chain and ESG are Impacting M&A Activity

December 15, 2021

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Houlihan Lokey offers a brief update on the current M&A market, including the impact of COVID, supply chain disruptions and ESG.

The State of the "New Union" of the Coatings Industry

PCI Interview with Dan Murad, ChemQuest CEO and Keynote Speaker at CTT 2021

December 7, 2021

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A snapshot of the economy, the supply chain crisis, raw material pricing, growth trends in the coatings industry, and takeaways for post-COVID growth.

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IEC+ Joins IM GROUP

November 29, 2021

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Global technology leader IM GROUP announced that IEC+ srl, the mechanical engineering specialist known for its design and manufacturing of dispersing, grinding and mixing equipment as well as complete engineering studies and turnkey solutions, has joined IM GROUP’s ranks.

PCI Discusses M&A Activity with Global Advisor, Houlihan Lokey

December 5, 2018

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Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital markets, financial restructuring, valuation, and strategic consulting. PCI recently asked a company representative some questions regarding the M&A climate in the coatings industry.

Clariant and Huntsman Abandon Merger Plans

October 27, 2017

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Clariant and Huntsman Corp. today jointly announced that they have mutually terminated their proposed merger of equals.

Element Materials Technology and Exova Group Merge

September 14, 2017

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Element Materials Technology (Element) and Exova Group Ltd. (Exova) have joined forces to create one global testing services partner, with the integration program to bring the two businesses and their people together now well underway.

European Commission Approves Evonik’s Acquisition of Huber Silica, With Conditions

July 2, 2017

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Based on the EU Merger Regulation, the European Commission has approved Evonik's acquisition of Huber Silica.

Dow and DuPont Receive Antitrust Clearance from U.S. Department of Justice for Proposed Merger of Equals

Merger on Track to Close in August 2017

June 16, 2017

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AkzoNobel Moves to Exit Another Market

PPG Announces Global Price Increase, Updates Earnings Guidance

ACS Organizers Reflect on 2026 Event, Preview 2028 Changes

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September 4, 2025

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

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