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AkzoNobel Finalizes Mapaero Acquisition to Strengthen Aerospace Coatings Business

AkzoNobel reports that the deal will strengthen its global position in aerospace coatings, notably in the structural and cabin coating sub-segments.

November 18, 2019

Akzo Nobel N.V. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of French aerospace coatings manufacturer Mapaero, which was first announced in July.

Le Pagne and Duplechian Join Palmer Holland CASE Sales Team

David Le Pagne is responsible for Southern California, Colorado, and Utah, while Julue Duplechian will serve Houston, Austin/San Antonio, El Paso, Southern Texas, and Louisiana.

November 14, 2019

Palmer Holland recently welcomed David Le Pagne and Julue Duplechian to its CASE sales team.

Chromaflo Acquires Rolfes Colour Pigments International, Simultaneously Sells Pigment Trading Division to Chemipol

Chromaflo reports that Chemipol, a raw material supplier to the South African market, is ideally placed to serve the pigment trading customers.

November 12, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced its acquisition of Rolfes Colour Pigments International (RCPI) of South Africa, including the liquid dispersion and pigment trading businesses.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Kraton Divestment Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in news from Kraton regarding its Cariflex sale.

Susan Sutton

November 11, 2019

How does your company determine which businesses to focus on and which to potentially let go? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Dow Leaders Achieve Top Honors on OUTstanding’s 2019 Leading LGBT+ Professionals Lists

OUTstanding, a professional network for LGBT+ executives and their allies, has published these lists for the past seven years.

November 11, 2019

Dow recently announced that four of its leaders have earned recognition on two 2019 OUTstanding lists: LGBT+ Executives and LGBT+ Future Leaders.

Nouryon and Forge Nano to Collaborate on Ultra-Thin Coatings Technology

The technology, called atomic layer deposition (ALD), reportedly has the potential to open up new applications.

November 11, 2019

Nouryon and U.S.-based startup Forge Nano have agreed to explore a joint collaboration in ultra-thin coatings for high-growth applications such as batteries and catalysts.

IMCD Establishes U.S. Footprint as One Company with Full Integration of HORN

Operating coast-to-coast, the IMCD U.S. technical sales team offers a product portfolio with representation of leading global suppliers.

November 11, 2019

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it has completed the integration of HORN into its IMCD U.S. operations.

Palagonia Joins Maroon Group CARE Division on West Coast

Natalie Palagonia brings 10 years of experience to her new position at Maroon Group.

November 8, 2019

Maroon Group LLC recently announced that Natalie Palagonia has joined its Southern California sales team.

Brenntag Renews Pan-European Distribution Agreement with Elkem Silicones

The distribution agreement has existed since 2014 and includes the sales and marketing of Elkem’s Core and Specialty Fluids for industries such as cosmetics, rubber and polymers, and coatings and constructions.

November 6, 2019

Brenntag recently announced that the pan-European agreement with Elkem Silicones covering the distribution of its range of silicones products has been extended for a further five years.

ALTANA and BYK Employees Move into New Digital Work Environment

The new building houses workplaces for some 140 employees of ALTANA’s and its BYK division’s IT and digitalization departments.

November 6, 2019

The ALTANA Group recently announced that it has inaugurated an office building at its headquarters in Wesel, Germany, with a cutting-edge work environment.