Mergers/Acquisitions

RPM Acquires Prime Resins

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Prime Resins.

January 19, 2017

Prime Resins is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment for infrastructure construction and repair.

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Completes Purchase of TRB’s Adhesive Business Unit

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently confirmed its purchase of TRB Lightweight Structure’s Lord adhesive business.

January 17, 2017

This transaction reportedly makes Ellsworth Adhesives one of the largest distributors of Lord Corp. materials across Europe.

Nordson Acquires Solder Manufacturer

Nordson Corp. recently announced it has acquired assets of ACE Production Technologies Inc.

January 11, 2017

ACE Production Technologies Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of selective soldering systems used in assembly applications.

RPM Acquires Two Companies

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquireda manufacturer of commercial floor cleaning equipment and chemicals and a manufacturer of specialty chemical raw materials.

January 10, 2017

The companies reportedly have combined annual net sales of approximately $42 million.

RPM's DAP Acquires Foam Division of Clayton Corp.

The division will be part of RPM’s DAP Products Inc.

January 6, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired the foam division of Clayton Corp.

Vesuvius Acquires British Flux Manufacturer

Vesuvius plc recently announced the completion of an acquisition of a Brazil-based mold and tundish fluxes company.

January 3, 2017

The acquisition represents a step in broadening its steel flow control offerings.

Evonik Completes Air Products Performance Materials Division Acquisition

Evonik Industries AG recently announced it has completed the activities to acquire the specialty additives business (Performance Materials Division) of Air Products Inc. for $3.8 billion by the end of the year as planned.

January 3, 2017

“The successful completion of the acquisition paves the way for swiftly merging the activities of Evonik and the acquired units of the Air Products Performance Materials business,” said Klaus Engel, chairman of the executive board of Evonik Industries AG.