Arkema announced plans to acquire Polimeros Especiales, a waterborne acrylic resins provider in Mexico. 

AkzoNobel recently announced that it will bolster its performance coatings portfolio after reaching an agreement to acquire the wheel liquid coatings business of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik GmbH. 

Scott Bader recently announced that Scott Bader Pvt Ltd., located in India, has acquired the commercial business of Satyen Polymers Pvt. Ltd.

APPLIED Adhesives recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Axco Adhesive Systems, an Oxnard, Calif.-based supplier of adhesives and dispensing equipment. 

Brenntag recently announced that it has entered a partnership with Al-Azzaz Chemicals Co. via a 75/25 joint venture.

AkzoNobel recently announced that it will further strengthen its African footprint after reaching an agreement with Kansai Paint to acquire its paints and coatings activities in the region. 

Ellsworth Corp. recently announced that it has acquired Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based TapeCase Ltd. 

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.