Mergers/Acquisitions - Articles - Page 26 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Fedrigoni Acquires Mexico-Based Industrial Papelera Venus

Headquartered in Mexico City, Industrial Papelera Venus has a turnover of approximately $18 million and employs 100 people.

December 11, 2020

Fedrigoni S.p.A. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Industrial Papelera Venus, which produces and distributes self-adhesive materials.

Univar Solutions to Acquire Zhuhai Techi Chem

Univar Solutions reports that the agreement aligns to its global approach to its dedicated end market verticals.

December 9, 2020

Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Univar Solutions China Co. Ltd., has reached an agreement with Zhuhai Techi Chem Silicone Industry Corp. (Techi Chem) to acquire the business to distribute specialty silicone solutions used primarily for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) market.

Huntsman to Acquire Gabriel Performance Products

Under the terms of the agreement, Huntsman will pay $250 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction funded from available liquidity.

December 8, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced its agreement to acquire Gabriel Performance Products, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer of specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end markets, from funds owned by Audax Private Equity.

Huntsman Sells India-Based DIY Consumer Adhesives Business to Pidilite

The all-cash transaction is valued at up to $285 million, excluding customary working capital and other adjustments.

November 4, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has sold its India-based do-it-yourself (DIY) consumer adhesives business, part of the Advanced Materials division, to Pidilite Industries Ltd.

Applied Adhesives Acquires Premier Packaging Solutions

Based in Chattanooga, Tenn., Premier Packaging Solutions is a distributor of hot-melt and water-based adhesives.

November 3, 2020

Applied Adhesives recently announced that it has acquired Premier Packaging Solutions.

Innovative Chemical Products Acquires UK-Based Leeson Polyurethanes

Innovative Chemical Products reports that Leeson’s portfolio of solutions for building and construction, insulation, sports surfaces, waterproofing, and others will be highly complementary to the Building Solutions Group portfolio.

October 28, 2020

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) recently announced its acquisition of Leeson Polyurethanes, a UK-based manufacturer of polyurethane adhesives and coatings used in a variety of sectors and markets.

Barentz to Acquire Maroon Group

The terms of the acquisition, which is expected to close this quarter, were not disclosed.

October 19, 2020

Barentz International has entered into a definitive, written agreement to acquire Maroon Group.

Gelest Closes Sale to Mitsubishi Chemical America, Names Goff Chief Technology Officer

Gelest produces silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and specialty monomers technology for high-growth materials science-intensive applications.

October 16, 2020

Gelest recently announced that it has completed the sale of Gelest Intermediate Holdings to Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.

BASF Closes Divestiture of Construction Chemicals Business

With around 7,500 employees, the Construction Chemicals business operates production sites and sales offices in more than 60 countries and generated sales of about €2.6 billion (~ $3.1 billion) in 2019.

October 8, 2020

BASF recently announced that it has closed the divestiture of its Construction Chemicals business to an affiliate of Lone Star, a global private equity firm.

Ashland Completes Sale of Maleic Anhydride Business to AOC Materials

The transaction was valued at $100 million.

October 6, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it has closed the sale of its maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, W.Va., to AOC Materials LLC.