LANXESS recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical.

Avery Dennison recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Vestcom, a provider of pricing and branded labeling solutions at the shelf-edge for retailers and consumer packaged goods companies.

Thiele Kaolin Co. and Imerys Performance Minerals have entered into an agreement of sale, through which Thiele will acquire certain Imerys kaolin assets.

Sika recently announced that it has acquired American Hydrotech Inc. in the U.S. and its affiliate Hydrotech Membrane Corp. in Canada.

DuPont announced that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Laird Performance Materials.

AkzoNobel recently announced that it plans to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.

Through subsidiary Sun Chemical, DIC Corp. has acquired BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects.

Excelitas Technologies Corp. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kelheim, Germany-based PCO AG.

Fedrigoni SpA recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Acucote Inc.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Carboline subsidiary has acquired a provider of high-performance coatings, flooring systems, and tank linings.