PPG Industries Inc. has acquired 27 Duron Inc. paint stores in the Chicago, Indianapolis and Columbus, OH, markets in a move that continues an expansion of PPG's retail architectural-coatings operations in North America.
Lord Corp.'s Chemical Products Division announced plans to acquire 100% of Metech Inc., a manufacturer of thick-film electronic materials in which Lord currently holds a minority stake.
Bayer Corp. announced an agreement in principle to acquire a portion of Lyondell Chemical Co.'s aliphatic diisocyanates (ADI) assets, including Lyondell's remaining Luxate product inventories and intellectual properties, effective Jan. 1.