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D.S. Brown has approximately 235 employees, two U.S. plants and expected 2026 sales of roughly $90 million.

The J.W. Ostendorf deal combines Dörken’s professional coatings, pigment-paste and R&D capabilities with JWO’s DIY, private-label and toll-manufacturing operations.

The company said production will move to three other North American sites and that it does not expect customer supply disruptions.

The companies submitted commitments Oct. 15, extending the European Commission’s preliminary review to Nov. 6.

Planned closures in New York and Texas continue the company's withdrawal from chemical manufacturing following last year's sale of most of the business.

The proposed restructuring would consolidate polycarbonate production from four lines to one and end local BPA production.

One day after revealing the combined company’s new name, AkzoNobel has called shareholders back for another merger-related vote.

The company will combine functions from two subsidiaries and establish Nippon Paint Commerce Co., Ltd. as part of a reorganization taking effect Jan. 1.

A limited-production vehicle program combines natural-fiber composite bodywork with a refinish system selected for color control, surface quality and efficient application processes.

The approach eliminates conventional post-painting while targeting adhesion, dimensional stability and a Class A exterior surface.