Sika has acquired United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL), a manufacturer of products for consumer and DIY waterproofing applications. 

3M has acquired the technology assets of LeanTec, a provider of digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket segment in the U.S. and Canada. 

AkzoNobel N.V. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.

Prince International Corp., a portfolio company of American Securities LLC, has completed its acquisition of Ferro Corp. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion. 

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), an independent proxy advisor, has recommended that Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) shareholders vote for all resolutions at the upcoming IPG annual and special shareholder meeting, including the resolution approving the acquisition of the company by an affiliate of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

All4Labels Global Packaging Group recently announced that it is continuing its global growth strategy through its acquisition of Olympus Print Group.

Fortis Solutions Group LLC recently announced its acquisition of Label Tech Inc., based in Somersworth, N.H.

Admix Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Denmark-based Diaf Pilvad ApS, a manufacturer and supplier of dispersion and agitation equipment. 

Sika has closed the transaction related to the divestment of its European industrial coatings business to The Sherwin-Williams Co. 

The Fedrigoni Group has announced its investment in a majority share of Tageos, a designer and manufacturer of RFID inlays and tags headquartered in Montpellier, France.