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AkzoNobel to Acquire Aerospace Coatings Manufacturer Mapaero

Established in 1992 and specializing in sustainable water-based and advanced eco-friendly products, Mapaero operates a production facility in France and has around 140 employees.

July 26, 2019

AkzoNobel recently announced its intention to acquire France-based Mapaero, a manufacturer of aerospace coatings.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Synthomer’s Plan to Acquire OMNOVA Solutions is Top News

An announcement from Synthomer regarding an agreement to acquire OMNOVA Solutions drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

July 22, 2019

We’ve seen a lot of acquisitions in the past couple of weeks. What do you think is prompting all of this M&A activity?

ASK Chemicals to Acquire SI Group’s Industrial Resins Business

The transaction includes SI Group’s industrial resins products and associated manufacturing sites in Rio Claro, Brazil; Ranjangaon, India; and Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa.

July 15, 2019

SI Group recently announced an agreement to sell the majority of its global industrial resin businesses and its Brazilian specialty business to ASK Chemicals, a portfolio company of private equity firm Rhône Group, LLC.

Ashland Announces Amendment to Agreement with INEOS for Composites Business Acquisition

The amendment includes the removal of the maleic business from the sale; the purchase price remains unchanged at $1.1 billion.

July 12, 2019

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced an amendment to the purchase agreement for the sale of its Composites business and butanediol (BDO) manufacturing facility in Marl, Germany, to INEOS Enterprises.

Gelest Acquires Bimax

Bimax will continue to operate under the Bimax name, and all employees will be retained in their current roles.

July 11, 2019

Gelest, Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Bimax, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty monomers and polymers for use in the manufacture of contact lenses, intraocular lenses, personal care products, coatings and adhesives, and other advanced technology applications.

Synthomer Announces Agreement to Acquire OMNOVA Solutions

OMNOVA Solutions employs approximately 1,900 people and operates 13 sites across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

July 10, 2019

Synthomer plc recently announced that it has reached an agreement with OMNOVA Solutions Inc. on the terms of a recommended acquisition of the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of OMNOVA.

Brenntag Expands U.S. Lubricants Business with Acquisition of B&M Oil

B&M Oil generated sales of $28.5 million in 2018.

July 10, 2019

Brenntag recently announced its acquisition of B&M Oil Co., a regional lubricants distributor headquartered in Tulsa, Okla.

ALTANA Acquires Paul N. Gardner

Within the ALTANA Group, the business will be integrated into the Instruments Business Line of the BYK Division (BYK-Gardner).

July 8, 2019

ALTANA recently announced that it has acquired the operating assets of the Paul N. Gardner Co. Inc. (GARDCO) of Pompano Beach, Fla.

Berry Global Announces New Business Structure and Leadership Appointments

Berry’s business structure will now be comprised of four divisions: Consumer Packaging–International; Consumer Packaging–North America; Engineered Materials; and Health, Hygiene, and Specialties.

July 8, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced a new business structure linked to the company’s recent acquisition of plastics and plastic packaging manufacturer RPC Group Plc.