Mergers/Acquisitions

Shurtape Technologies Acquires Mavalus Brand

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:24:32 -0400

Shurtape Technologies announced the acquisition of Mavalus, a specialty adhesive tape brand, and related business assets from DSS Distributing.

AkzoNobel to Divest Decorative Paints Southeast Asia Business

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:02:13 -0400

AkzoNobel has entered into binding agreements to sell its Decorative Paints business in Southeast Asia to Nippon Paint.

Sika Acquires UK Landscaping Products Manufacturer

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:11:50 -0400

The acquisition expands Sika's UK landscaping portfolio and creates new opportunities for growth, cross-selling, and manufacturing efficiencies.

H.B. Fuller Announces Debt Offering to Help Fund AMS Acquisition

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:04:14 -0400

H.B. Fuller announced that the company plans to raise $850 million by issuing new debt that it will use to help fund its acquisition of Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS).

Intertape Polymer Group Acquires Clysar

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:05:27 -0400

Intertape Polymer Group has acquired Clysar, LLC, a North American manufacturer of polyolefin shrink film.

Henkel Closes Stahl Acquisition

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:32:08 -0400

Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the Netherlands-based Stahl Group.

AkzoNobel Sells AkzoNobel Pakistan to Packages Group

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:44:43 -0400

AkzoNobel has completed the sale of Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments (Pvt.) Limited, which is part of the Packages Group.

BASF in Exploratory Talks Regarding Potential Evonik Takeover

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:02:49 -0400

BASF has confirmed that the company is in exploratory talks with Evonik and RAG-Stiftung, Evonik’s largest shareholder, regarding a potential takeover of Evonik.

Ancora Submits New Proposal to Acquire H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions Segment

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:02:08 -0400

Ancora Holdings Group, shareholder of H.B. Fuller, has sent a letter to H.B. Fuller’s board of directors that enhances its proposal to acquire H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions (BAS) segment.

RPM to Acquire Italian Waterproofing Provider Volteco

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:23:17 -0400

RPM International Inc. recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Volteco S.p.A., a leading Italy-based supplier of below-grade waterproofing solutions

QEP Expands Adhesives Manufacturing Platform with Acquisition

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:47:46 -0400

Q.E.P. Co. Inc., Boca Raton, Florida, has completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Spray-Lock Inc.

Olin, Huntsman Clear Key Regulatory Step in Merger

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:44:19 -0400

The planned Olin-Huntsman merger has advanced following the expiration of the HSR Act waiting period.

Sika Closes Acquisition of Akkim

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:53:28 -0400

The acquisition expands the company's geographic reach and enhances its manufacturing capacity.

HarperLove Expands Corrugated Packaging Portfolio with Acquisition

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:50:55 -0400

HarperLove, provider of adhesives, performance additives, and technical solutions for the corrugated packaging industry, has acquired the corrugated products business of ChromaScape.

AMS Shareholders Approve Proposed Acquisition by H.B. Fuller

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:21:04 -0400

At a specially convened meeting, shareholders of Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS) approved H.B. Fuller’s proposed acquisition of the company.

Chase Corp. Announces Hylomar Acquisition

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:10:00 -0400

Engineered materials provider Chase Corp., Westwood, Massachusetts, recently announced the acquisition of UK-based Hylomar Holdings Limited.

Shareholders of Olin and Huntsman Approve Merger

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:22:12 -0400

Shareholders of Olin Corp. and Huntsman Corp. have approved the proposals necessary to complete the previously announced all-stock merger of the two companies.

RAMPF Announces Acquisition of Chinese Mixing and Dispensing Specialist

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:27:24 -0400

The RAMPF Group has acquired HGIT Dalian Huagong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., a China-based specialist in mixing and dispensing systems.

H.B. Fuller Board Rejects Unsolicited Proposal for Building Adhesives Solutions Business

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:41:03 -0400

The board of directors of H.B. Fuller Co. unanimously rejected Ancora’s unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire its Building Adhesives Solutions business.

H.B. Fuller Receives BAS Acquisition Proposal as AMS Deal Proceeds

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:24:32 -0400

H.B. Fuller has received an unsolicited proposal from Ancora Holdings to acquire its Building Adhesives Solutions (BAS) business, as it proceeds with the acquisition of Advanced Medical Solutions Group (AMS).

APPLIED Adhesives Expands European Presence

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:26:05 -0400

APPLIED Adhesives has acquired Van Asperen Kleefstoffen, a Netherlands-based adhesive solutions provider serving the packaging, labeling, and paper converting markets.

Univar Solutions Expands Reach in Rubber, Plastics, and Adhesive Additives with New Acquisition

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:48:43 -0400

Univar Solutions LLC recently announced the acquisition of H.M. Royal, a 101-year-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives.

Saint-Gobain Expands Presence in Asia-Pacific with Acquisitions

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:17:07 -0400

Saint-Gobain has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region through two acquisitions that strengthen its construction materials and construction chemicals businesses.

Univar Solutions Expands EMEA CASE Distribution with Interpur Acquisition

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:12:49 -0400

Univar Solutions LLC has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a distributor of polyurethanes and powder coatings in Europe.

Matrix Adhesives Expands Portfolio with IPS Adhesives Acquisition

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:19:35 -0400

Matrix Adhesives Group, a TruArc Partners portfolio company that supplies adhesives and sealants for construction, industrial, commercial, and specialty applications, has acquired IPS Adhesives.

APPLIED Adhesives Expands Silicone Solutions and East Coast Presence with Acquisition

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:36:04 -0400

APPLIED Adhesives has acquired Industrial Sales and Distribution Inc. (ISD), a distributor of adhesives and silicones serving manufacturing customers for more than 35 years.

BYK Announces Strategic Acquisition in the Autonomous Driving Market

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:32:14 -0400

The acquisition strengthens BYK’s measurement and testing instrument business, adding patented technology for radar measurement of painted automotive components.

IMCD Announces Plans to Acquire Merit Solution

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:54 -0400

IMCD N.V. has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Merit Solution Co. Ltd, a distributor of additives serving the plastics and compounding industry in Thailand.

Covestro Finalizes Acquisition of Former Vencorex Sites

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Covestro has completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas.

H.B. Fuller Announces Offer to Buy Advanced Medical Solutions Group

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:52:16 -0400

H.B. Fuller Co. has made a recommended cash offer to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS).