AkzoNobel is expanding its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.
Two major projects to install around 8,000 solar panels are being finalized by AkzoNobel in China, helping the company to accelerate its ambition of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030.
Axalta Coating Systems recently announced that Tyrone Michael Jordan, former President and Chief Operating Officer of DURA Automotive Systems, has been appointed to its board of directors, effective immediately.
RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Carboline subsidiary has acquired the Dudick Inc. business, a provider of high-performance coatings, flooring systems and tank linings.
PPG recently announced that it provided aerospace sealants, coatings and adhesives to United Launch Alliance for the ATLAS V 541 rocket that launched NASA's Perseverance rover to Mars in July 2020.
AkzoNobel recently launched its 2021 Paint the Future global startup challenge, giving startups an opportunity to embark on a journey of discovery and collaboration.