Mergers/Acquisitions

LINE-X and Ultimate Linings Form IXS Coatings

The merge reportedly combines both companies’ product lines to give industrial and manufacturing customers more choices for their protection and surface enhancement needs.

September 17, 2018

LINE-X® and Ultimate Linings® recently announced they have combined to form IXS Coatings.

U-C Coatings Completes Contechem Acquisition

The acquisition is reportedly High Road’s 50th transaction.

September 17, 2018

High Road Capital Partners recently announced that its portfolio company U-C Coatings has completed the acquisition of Contechem.

Clariant Confirms SABIC to Complete Purchase

An unconditional closing of the purchase will take place in the next days.

September 11, 2018

Clariant recently announced that SABIC has received the final outstanding regulatory approvals from the competition authorities for the purchase of a 24.99% stake in Clariant.

IMCD Completes HORN Acquisition

HORN is reportedly an excellent fit with IMCD’s U.S. activities.

August 10, 2018

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of E.T. Horn Co.

Bostik Completes Nitta Gelatin Acquisition

This acquisition will reportedly be complemented by the construction of a new adhesives plant in Japan.

August 8, 2018

Bostik recently announced it completed the acquisition of the industrial adhesives of Nitta Gelatin Inc. by the Bostik-Nitta joint-venture in Japan.

DCC LANSCO Announces Next Steps in Merger

The next step is to align global sales and customer service teams.

July 24, 2018

DCC LANSCO recently announced the next steps being undertaken with its merger.

Excelitas Completes Research Electro Optics Acquisition

The combination of Excelitas and REO reportedly offers an expanded range of products and capabilities.

July 12, 2018

Excelitas Technologies Corp. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Research Electro Optics.

IMCD to Acquire HORN

The acquisition will be paid from available cash and existing facilities.

June 18, 2018

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of E.T. Horn Co.

AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging Acquire Wes Adhesives

Each company will reportedly continue to operate as it currently does, experiencing only minor changes to transition to operating platforms.

April 17, 2018

AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging (MAP) recently announced the acquisition of Wes Adhesives Inc.

Gabriel Performance Products Acquires Royce International

The acquisition of Royce reportedly expands Gabriel’s offerings of solutions for the coatings, adhesives, and composites markets.

April 10, 2018

Gabriel Performance Products recently announced the acquisition of Royce International, a supplier of specialty epoxy resins, diluents, curing agents, and additives.