BASF and Landa Labs announced a strategic long-term partnership in which BASF will employ Landa’s nano-pigment technology in a new portfolio of easy dispersible ultra-high transparency pigments marketed under the Colors & Effects brand.
Tnemec Co. Inc., a manufacturer of protective coatings and linings, opened the doors of its new research and development (R&D) facility on March 30, 2017.
PPG has purchased the remaining 50% ownership interest in its Asian joint venture comprising IVC (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and IVC-OPS (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. from its joint-venture partner, Omni-Plus System Pte. Ltd.
Axalta Coating Systems has entered into a definitive agreement with The Valspar Corp. and The Sherwin-Williams Co. to acquire the assets related to Valspar’s North American Industrial Wood Coatings business for $420 million in cash.
Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. announced a licensing agreement with Chemtura, a global, specialty chemicals company, for Elevance Aria® WTP technology and market development.
Milliken & Co., a supplier of polymer-bound colorants and additives, has acquired Keystone Aniline Corp., a global leader in dyes, pigments, pigment dispersions and polymers, headquartered in Chicago.