The AkzoNobel-Axalta Vote Now Has a New Question Courtney Bassett July 17, 2026 No Comments What could Nippon Paint’s renewed approach mean for the value discussion ahead of the Aug. 5 shareholder vote? Read More
Nippon Paint Returns With €7.5B Proposal for AkzoNobel Business July 13, 2026 One Comment The conditional approach targets one of AkzoNobel’s two major businesses just weeks before shareholders vote on the planned Axalta merger. Read More
Global Top 10 Analysis: Same Rankings, Major Changes Ahead The 2026 Global Top 10 held its order, but mergers, divestitures, acquisitions and portfolio changes could alter the rankings next year. Courtney Bassett July 9, 2026 No Comments The order held this year, but mergers, divestitures and acquisitions already underway suggest that stability may be short-lived. Read More
Solstice to Acquire Element Solutions in $14.5B Advanced-Materials Deal July 7, 2026 No Comments The proposed acquisition would expand the company’s reach in electronics, industrial surface finishing and other advanced-materials markets. Read More
Gemini Industries Acquires Industrial Coating Solutions July 7, 2026 2 Comments A deal involving a Vancouver-based distributor expands the manufacturer’s reach with industrial wood-finishing customers. Read More
BYK Acquires Radar Measurement Specialist perisens July 3, 2026 No Comments The ALTANA division’s latest acquisition adds technology for testing how painted plastic components interact with radar sensors. Read More
IMCD Plans Thailand Acquisition to Expand Additives Offering July 3, 2026 No Comments The proposed acquisition would add a Bangkok-based distributor to IMCD’s advanced-materials and compounding business in Southeast Asia. Read More
Whitestone Takes Stake in Mäder Group July 3, 2026 One Comment A €23.6 million investment reshapes ownership at the French supplier of specialty paints, coatings and composites. Read More
Surventis Debuts as BASF, Carlyle Close Coatings Deal July 1, 2026 No Comments The former BASF business begins operating independently with a new identity, familiar brands and a leadership team for the next phase. Read More
BASF, Carlyle Complete €7.7B Coatings Transaction July 1, 2026 One Comment A long-pending transaction has formally closed, moving BASF’s former automotive, refinish and surface-treatment businesses into their next chapter. Read More