The Connecticut operation expands Valence’s surface-treatment capabilities for aerospace, defense and energy components, including metal alloys and selected nonmetallic materials.
The completed transaction adds below-grade membranes, liquid products, mortars and resins to Tremco Construction Products Group’s international building-envelope portfolio.
The transaction adds crystalline admixtures and coatings to a construction chemicals portfolio already spanning membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing, injection systems and repair technologies.
Responses to the proposed combined-company name ranged from congratulations to questions about pronunciation, memorability and continuity with the two legacy identities.
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.