Articles Tagged with ''mergers and acquisitions''

PCI editorial staff weigh in on the $25 billion AkzoNobel and Axalta merger of equals, examining global-scale market reach leadership plans and competitive impact.

AkzoNobel and Axalta announced a merger of equals to create a global coatings company with expanded market reach, enhanced technology platforms and a unified leadership structure.

Bodo Möller Chemie announced an expansion in Mexico that adds nationwide support and new capacity for specialty chemicals customers.

The company said the deal connects regulatory content with chemical safety documentation for manufacturers and formulators.

The company will integrate the Chihuahua-based distributor with nationwide coverage in early 2026 to grow sales and technical support.

After last week’s Greatham sale news, joint administrators were appointed and 273 jobs were cut while the plant remains idle.

The company entered a binding agreement with a global investment group on its coatings business and has outlined next steps.

This year’s distributor coverage examines resilience and change across acquisitions, regulation, sustainability and supply chain strategies in paint and coatings.

The company provided an update on its 2028 financial targets while indicating that decisions on its coatings portfolio are approaching.

Hydrite announced the acquisition of a South Carolina-based specialty provider, expanding its reach and foam control portfolio.