Mergers/Acquisitions

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.

Stepan Completes BASF Surfactant Business Acquisition

The facility is located close to Mexico City.

March 30, 2018

Stepan Co. recently announced that, through a subsidiary in Mexico, it has closed on the previously announced agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V.

Mallard Creek Polymers Acquires Ecronova Polymer Intellectual Property

Long-term, the company plans to reestablish the broad product line for customers across Europe, add its North American products to the European portfolio, and introduce Ecronova grades for customers in North America.

March 27, 2018

Mallard Creek Polymers Inc. recently announced it has reached agreement with Michelman Corp. to acquire the intellectual property of the Michelman subsidiary Ecronova Polymer GmbH.

Chemence Buys Supreme Recourses

Over the next 12 months, the company intends to integrate this newly acquired electronics adhesive portfolio into its own Krylex® product line.

March 21, 2018

Chemence Inc. recently announced its purchase of the electronics adhesive business and technology of Georgia-based manufacturer Supreme Recourses, Inc.