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Archives :: Markets :: Specialty Chemicals :: Paints and Coatings
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January 9, 2008
PolyOne says it has reorganized its Polymer Coating Systems (PCS) business into two business units in order to "better serve our customers." PolyOne will combine its Wilflex...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/PolyOne-Realigns-Polymer-Coatings-Business_9647.html January 8, 2008
Akzo Nobel CEO Hans Wijers has confirmed that the company expects cost synergies of €280 million ($411.3 million) from its purchase of ICI for £8.1 billion ($16 billion). That deal...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Akzo-Confirms-Cost-Synergies-from-ICI-Deal_9611.html January 2, 2008
Akzo Nobel says it has completed the acquisition of ICI. ICI shares will be cancelled and will cease to be admitted for trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSE; London) from 8 am...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Akzo-Completes-ICI-Acquisition_9566.html December 24, 2007
Akzo Nobel says it has finalized plans for a new structure for the group ahead of its acquisition of ICI, which is scheduled for completion on January 2, 2008. All relevant management...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Akzo-Nobel-Finalizes-New-Structure_9538.html December 18, 2007
PPG Industries has accelerated its shift beyond roots in glass and chemicals, transforming itself into a leading global coatings player. Coatings now account for nearly 75% of annual revenues, including pending acquisitions, up from 42% ten years ago. ...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/PPG-Industries-Capturing-Growth-in-Coatings_9306.html December 5, 2007
DSM says it has begun construction of a €20-million ($29.4 million) waterborne acrylic resins plant at Guangdong, China. The plant will be completed during second-quarter 2008, DSM...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/DSM-Builds-Resins-Plant-in-China_9228.html December 4, 2007
Quest Specialty Chemicals (Seabrook, NH), which is owned by private equity firm Huron Capital Partners (Detroit), says it has acquired Hydro-Stop (Charleston, SC), a manufacturer of...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Quest-Acquires-Architectural-Coatings-Firm_9216.html November 30, 2007
Sun Chemical says it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Nantong Shanjing Metallic Pigments Co. Ltd. (Nantong, China), a producer of aluminum pigments and pastes...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Sun-Chemical-Inks-Distribution-Deal_9179.html November 19, 2007
Valspar reported net income for the fourth quarter, ended October 26, of $48.8 million (45 cts/share), down 6.4% compared to the year-ago period, on sales up 8.8%, to $852.8 million...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Valspars-Earnings-Slide-on-Weak-U-S-Economy_9026.html November 5, 2007
Akzo Nobel shareholders have approved the acquisition of ICI. In an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in Amsterdam earlier today, shareholders voted 79% in favor of the deal. The...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Akzo-Shareholders-Approve-ICI-Acquisition_8666.html October 16, 2007
PPG Industries says it has acquired industrial coatings maker Coatings Resource Corp. (CRC; Huntington Beach, CA) for an undisclosed sum. CRC also produces colorants, blowing agents...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/PPG-Buys-Industrial-Coatings-Firm_8354.html October 16, 2007
The weak U.S. housing market continues to influence paintmaker results, analysts say. RPM reported net income for its fiscal first-quarter ended August 31 up 11%, to $68.3 million (53...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Weak-U-S-Housing-Market-Weighs-on-Paints-and-Coatings-Financial-Results_8282.html October 4, 2007
R&H also reviewed conditions in U.S. paint markets, saying that weakness was likely to continue into next year....http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Rohm-and-Haas-Salt-Divestiture-Not-Likely-Until-2008_8166.html October 4, 2007
PPG says that Bain Capital has accepted its €2.2 billion ($3.12 billion) offer to acquire SigmaKalon....http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/PPG-Offer-for-SigmaKalon-Accepted-by-Bain-Capital_8172.html October 3, 2007
RPM reported net income for its fiscal first-quarter ended August 31 up 11%, to $68.3 million (53 cts/share), on sales up 10%, to $930 million....http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/RPMs-Earnings-Rise-but-Miss-Estimates_8154.html October 3, 2007
Akzo Nobel’s planned £8.1-billion ($16.1 billion) acquisition of ICI has created a shakeup in the paints and coatings industry, in which the 11-largest companies currently...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Paints-and-Coatings-M-and-A-Stirs-Up-Market_8117.html October 3, 2007
RPM’s StonCor Group (Maple Shade, NJ) has acquired Star Maling (Lier, Norway), a manufacturer of specialty coatings used in the petrochemical, offshore drilling, and marine...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/RPM-Acquires-Firm-in-Norway_8089.html October 3, 2007
Tronox (Oklahoma City) will retain its 107,000-ton/year Uerdingen, Germany titanium dioxide (TiO2) sulfate-process plant, despite previous announcements that the plant did not fit the...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Tronox-Decides-to-Keep-German-Pigment-Plant_8122.html October 3, 2007
U.S. production growth for polyurethane (PU) products declined 2.3% last year compared to 2005, while Canada’s production increased 1.1% and Mexico experienced growth of 4.9%...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/U-S-PU-Production-Fell-in-2006_8125.html September 21, 2007
Praxair Surface Technologies (Indianapolis, IN) says it has agreed to supply FMC Technologies with thermal spray coatings for gate valve components. Terms were not...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/specialty_chemicals/paints_and_coatings/Praxair-Links-with-FMC-for-Coatings_7754.html |
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