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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

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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Dozens Treated After Toledo Chemical Release

Evonik Holds Off on BASF Takeover Talks

EU Clears $25B Akzo-Axalta Merger with One Big Condition

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November 19, 2026

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