Early signs of volatility are emerging as geopolitical tensions start influencing feedstocks, logistics routes and cost structures across the industry.
Henkel reached an agreement to acquire Stahl, positioning the specialty coatings business within its Adhesive Technologies portfolio, pending regulatory review.
Early reactions to the AkzoNobel–Axalta merger reveal strategic optimism, investor pushback and muted market response. Here’s what industry commentary is signaling so far.