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AkzoNobel Participates in Perfect the Parks Program

This is the first community project in Pontiac funded by AkzoNobel’s Human Cities initiative.

April 20, 2017

More than 130 volunteers from AkzoNobel, Leaders of the Future and residents from around Oakland County participated.

German Adhesive Association Releases Trends in Key Adhesive Raw Materials Report

Demand for base chemicals remains high in Asia and the U.S.

April 20, 2017

Business barometers indicate that the world economy is performing robustly, indicating that business will continue to pick up around the globe.

Axalta Opens Automotive Refinish Training Centre in Dubai

The center is reportedly the first of its kind.

April 19, 2017

The center intends to provide expert training in the use of Axalta products that are designed for the repainting of vehicles in body shops.

Axalta Coating Systems to Acquire Valspar Wood Coatings Business

The business had revenues of approximately $225 million in 2016.

April 17, 2017

Axalta Coating Systems recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets related to Valspar’s North American Industrial Wood Coatings business.

PPG Completes Ownership of IVC Joint Venture in Asia

The IVC joint venture was formed in 2008.

April 13, 2017

PPG recently announced that it has purchased the remaining 50% ownership interest in its Asian joint venture comprising IVC (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and IVC-OPS (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

European Coatings Show Reports Record Attendance

More than 30,000 trade visitors came from far more than 100 countries.

April 13, 2017

Organizers of the European Coatings Show 2017 recently announced that the event was bigger and more international than ever.

Global Polyurethane Market to Reach $105 Billion by 2025

Flexible polyurethane foams remained the dominant product with about 27% volume share in 2015.

April 12, 2017

The global polyurethane (PU) market is anticipated to reach $105 billion by 2025, according to a recent report.

Bencun Named PPG Global Platform Business Director, Aerospace Coatings

Bencun succeeds Mark Cancilla, who was appointed PPG vice president for corporate environment, health and safety.

April 10, 2017

PPG recently announced it has named Daniel Bencun global platform business director for aerospace coatings.

PPG Reiterates Invitation to AkzoNobel to Discuss Merger

PPG recently announced it has reiterated its invitation to AkzoNobel to enter into discussions to explore PPG’s proposal to form a combined company.

April 7, 2017

PPG reportedly continues to believe that a combination of the two companies has a strong strategic rationale and presents a highly compelling and unique opportunity for both AkzoNobel and PPG and their respective stakeholders.