The Sherwin-Williams Co. recently announced it has signed a purchase agreement with global coatings company Hempel A/S to divest Wattyl, an Australian and New Zealand manufacturer and seller of architectural and protective paint and coatings.
Grolman Group has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for France with specialty chemical company Elementis that became effective March 16, 2021.
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), announced the largest EGLE grant awarded a private business this year went to powder coating manufacturer Innovakote's work in recycling powder coatings locally.
Axalta has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anhui Shengran Insulating Materials Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese producer of wire enamels used in a wide range of consumer electronics, electric vehicle and industrial applications.
The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has received the European Supplier Award 2020 from Novelis.
UK-based manufacturing start-up Hexigone Inhibitors Ltd. has received a $1.2 million investment to expand global sales of its smart corrosion inhibitors, which are reported to offer superior protection and a sustainable solution to key industries worldwide.
As part of its broader investment plan to drive innovation and growth in its specialty product lines, Hexion Inc. intends to expand its Portland, Oregon, manufacturing site.
Stahl announced that it plans to further apply its focus and efforts on four areas of strategic importance: digital transformation, open innovation, renewable feedstocks and sustainable development.