Mergers/Acquisitions - Articles - Page 21 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Thiele Kaolin Set to Acquire Certain Imerys Kaolin Clay Assets in North America

Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

July 30, 2021

Thiele Kaolin Co. and Imerys Performance Minerals have entered into an agreement of sale, through which Thiele will acquire certain Imerys kaolin assets.

Sika Expands Roofing and Waterproofing Offerings with Hydrotech Acquisition

With this acquisition, Sika reports that it will become the number-one supplier of green roofs in North America.

July 23, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has acquired American Hydrotech Inc. in the U.S. and its affiliate Hydrotech Membrane Corp. in Canada.

DuPont Completes Laird Performance Materials Acquisition

Laird Performance Materials will be integrated into DuPont Electronics & Industrial’s Interconnect Solutions business.

July 19, 2021

DuPont announced that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Laird Performance Materials.

AkzoNobel Announces Agreement to Acquire Grupo Orbis

The transaction includes the Pintuco paints and coatings business, Andercol and Poliquim (resins), and Mundial (distribution and services).

July 6, 2021

AkzoNobel recently announced that it plans to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.

Sun Chemical Acquires BASF Global Pigments Business

The purchase broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments.

July 2, 2021

Through subsidiary Sun Chemical, DIC Corp. has acquired BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects.

Excelitas Announces Agreement to Acquire PCO

PCO is the latest in a series of strategic acquisitions by Excelitas Technologies.

July 1, 2021

Excelitas Technologies Corp. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kelheim, Germany-based PCO AG.

Fedrigoni Acquires Acucote

With annual sales of over $70 million, Acucote develops, manufactures, and distributes self-adhesive materials.

June 25, 2021

Fedrigoni SpA recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Acucote Inc.

RPM Subsidiary Carboline Acquires Dudick

The acquisition will strengthen Carboline’s position in the secondary containment linings market.

June 10, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Carboline subsidiary has acquired a provider of high-performance coatings, flooring systems, and tank linings.

IMCD Acquires Andes Chemical

The acquisition marks IMCD's debut in Central America and Peru.

May 27, 2021

IMCD N.V. recently announced its acquisition of Andes Chemical Corp., expanding its presence in Latin America and throughout the Caribbean.

Huber to Acquire Remaining Stake in MAGNIFIN Joint Venture

MAGNIFIN has been producing and selling premium magnesium hydroxide products since 1991.

May 24, 2021

J.M. Huber Corp. recently signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita to acquire its 50% ownership stake in the companies’ 50/50 joint venture, MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG.