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Hromatka Group to acquire majority stake in Guzman Polymers
Guzman Global, family owned business with more than 80 years of history, and Hromatka Group have reached an agreement for the latter to take a majority stake in Guzman Polymers.
The entrepreneurial families Hehl and Keinath take over German RepRap
The notarised signing of the purchase contract on 12 February 2020 officially confirmed the takeover of German RepRap GmbH, based in Feldkirchen, by the entrepreneurial families Hehl und Keinath.
Ascend to purchase compounding and masterbatch businesses of Poliblend and Esseti Plast
Ascend Performance Materials, the largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resin, announced today it signed an agreement to purchase Poliblend and Esseti Plast GD from D’Ottavio Group.
Milliken & Company finalizes acquisition of Borchers
Invests in sustainable coating additives platform for growth as acquisition closes
DOMO Chemicals completes the acquisition of Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe
DOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, today announced that the company has completed its acquisition of Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe.
Milliken & Company announces intent to acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
Acquisition will bolster Milliken’s capabilities in specialty coating additives
Borealis to acquire NOVA Chemicals ownership interest in Novealis
Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corporation today announced they have reached an agreement for Borealis to buy NOVA Chemicals’ 50% ownership interest in Novealis Holdings LLC.
Covestro closed sale of European PC sheets business
Covestro has successfully closed the sale of its European polycarbonates sheets business to the Munich-based Serafin Group effective January 2, 2020.
Lanxess acquires Brazilian biocide manufacturer
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of active biocidal ingredients and formulations and has acquired Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda. (IPEL).
Logoplaste and Masterchem, a new partnership
Logoplaste Group has announced (November 22nd 2019) that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Polish Masterchem. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020.
Alpla moving into HDPE recycling
Acquisition of the two Spanish recycling companies Suminco S.A. and Replacal S.L.
DIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments business
BASF and the fine chemical company DIC have reached an agreement on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion.
Domo Chemicals to acquire Solvay’s PA business in Europe
Domo Chemicals and Solvay have signed an agreement for DOMO to acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe. This includes Engineering Plastics operations in France and Poland; High Performance Fibers in France; Polymer and Intermediates operations in France, Spain & Poland.
Lanxess to sell its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is selling its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises, a Chinese leather chemicals producer. Both companies today, August 12, 2019, signed a respective agreement.
Hillenbrand to acquire Milacron Holdings Corp.
Hillenbrand, Inc. and Milacron Holdings Corp. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hillenbrand will acquire Milacron in transaction valued at approximately $2 billion.
KraussMaffei takes over Pultrex
Effective February 21, 2019, KraussMaffei signed a share purchase agreement with Pultrex Ltd., based in Manningtree, Essex/UK.
Reifenhäuser Group acquires Plamex Maschinenbau
As of 18 February 2019, Reifenhäuser Group acquires Plamex Maschinenbau GmbH, Kelberg. Plamex is a specialized supplier of blown film lines and extrusion components.
Erema Group acquires 60 percent stake in Plasmac
Leading manufacturer of recycling machines expands its in-house product range following company participation.
Lanxess completes sale of Arlanxeo to Saudi Aramco
Cologne-based company received proceeds of around EUR 1.4 billion.
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The Compound Company acquires controlling stake in Transmare Compounding BV
The Compound Company, based in Enschede, The Netherlands, and new management, have acquired a controlling stake in Transmare Compounding BV, Roermond, The Netherlands, as of December 14th 2018. Current shareholder Henk-Jan Aarsen will retain a minority stake.
Koch-Technik set for further expansion in Mexico
Koch-Technik completed the acquisition of representative agency GiTamsa. New sales and training centre to open in Querétaro in early 2019
Lanxess strengthens global production network for flame retardants
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess plans to strengthen its global asset base for flame retardant additives with investments of around EUR 200 million over the next three years.
Covestro further strengthening of global TPU business
Covestro becomes majority stakeholder in DIC Covestro Polymer joint venture in Japan. Covestro raises stake from 50% to 80%, the partnership with DIC Corporation continues. The Acquisition is a part of Covestro's global growth strategy.
KEBA AG acquires German LTI Motion
With this, KEBA becomes a complete solution provider in the area of industrial automation.
Acquisition of MHT - Krones strenghtens its PET capabilities
Krones, a leading manufacturer of filling and packaging solutions, has acquired MHT Holding AG (MHT). MHT, based in Hochheim, Germany, together with its subsidiaries is providing injecting molding tools and services to the PET industry.
BASF invests in Chinese 3D printing specialist Prismlab
BASF Venture Capital GmbH is investing in Prismlab, a leading provider of 3D printing processes and 3D printers, headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Ineos signs transaction agreement with Total
Ineos Styrolution announced that it signed an acquisition agreement with Total S.A. for two polystyrene (PS) production sites in China.
IMCD to acquire Velox
IMCD N.V. announces that it signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Velox GmbH, a group of companies with its headquarter in Hamburg, Germany.
Kroenert and Coatema Under One Umbrella Company
Hamburg-based ATH GmbH - owner of Kroenert GmbH & Co KG - and Coatema GmbH, have announced that they have signed an agreement under which ATH will take over all shares of Coatema.
Omron integrated Microscan Systems solutions into its product line
Acquisition of Microscan Systems Adds 35+ Years of Barcode Reading, Machine Vision and Verification Expertise into Omron’s Innovative Industrial Automation Solutions to Ensure Quality, Productivity and Consumer Safety.
LyondellBasell completes acquisition of A. Schulman, Inc.
Combination creates a premier global provider of Advanced Polymer Solutions
Treofan sales European business to Jindal Films
M&C S.P.A., owner of Treofan Holdings GmbH, has sold its controlling stake in Treofan Europe to Jindal Films, an Indian film and label manufacturer.
Lanxess plans to sell remaining 50 percent in joint venture Arlanxeo
Specialty chemicals group Lanxess plans to sell its remaining 50 percent stake in Arlanxeoto its joint venture partner Saudi Aramco. The two companies, that founded Arlanxeo in 2016 as a 50:50 joint venture for synthetic rubber, signed a respective agreement today.
Amcor to acquire US packaging company Bemis
Amcor Limited and Bemis Company, Inc. yesterday announced that their respective Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which Amcor will acquire Bemis in an all-stock combination.
Ascend Performance Materials acquires Britannia Techno Polymer
Ascend Performance Materials, the largest global fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, announced today the purchase of Britannia Techno Polymer (BTP), an engineering plastics compounder based in the Netherlands.