Axalta opened its global headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and an employee appreciation event. This strategic relocation from Delaware County to the Navy Yard integrates the headquarters with Axalta's Global Innovation Center, unifying operations under the ONE Axalta initiative. Read More…
PPG announced a strategic partnership with SARO/Siccardi, the largest distributor of powder coatings in Italy. The collaboration aims tostrengthen PPG’s distribution network for powder coatings in the Italian market and broaden customer access to products and services. Read More…
Barentz, a global specialty ingredients solution provider, has announced that ddchem, manufacturer of hardeners for epoxy resins, hot melt polyamides, and epoxy systems based in Italy, has appointed Barentz as U.S. Midwest and Canada distributor channel partner. Read More…
Andrea Wagner Watts, building science education manager at GAF, will deliver the keynote address at ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference. The conference — ACA’s leading technical event — will be held April 28-30, at the Omni William Penn, in Pittsburgh, Pa, and embrace the theme, “Coatings and Technologies for a Resilient Future.” Read More…
PAX Services Group ("PAX"), a provider of roofing and exterior services, has acquired Baltimore-based Consolidated Coatings, Inc. The Consolidated Coatings management team will remain with the company. Consolidated Coatings provides masonry restoration, concrete restoration, industrial coatings, floor coatings, exterior insulation and finish systems, and waterproofing systems across the Mid-Atlantic region. Read More…
Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) announced the signing by Lone Star Fund XI, LP of a definitive agreement to sell AOC, a global specialty chemicals company, to Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (“NPHD”). Read More…
Allnex announced a strategic investment in its East St. Louis operations to develop the site as the primary U.S. location for solvent borne resin production, ensuring the company’s ability to support local and regional customers effectively. Read More…
Birla Carbon, manufacturer and supplier of carbon-based solutions, announced the launch of its first Asia Post Treatment (APT) Plant in India. The brownfield initiative is located at the Patalganga unit, in the state of Maharashtra. The plant will serve the fast-growing demand for high-performance carbon black grades in key industries like coatings and inks. Read More…
OCSiAl opened its first European production facility in Serbia. The new facility is dedicated to producing TUBALL™ nanotubes and nanotube-based products. According to the company, the facility’s strategic location in Serbia will enhance the supply of advanced nanotube solutions across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Read More…
Graco Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of Corob S.p.A. (“Corob”) for €230 million, subject to customary adjustments, with up to €30 million in additional contingent consideration. Read More…