- In November 2024, Carlisle Fluid Technologies acquired Reinhardt-Technik GmbH, a specialist in bonding, dispensing, and potting technology. This acquisition enhances Carlisle Fluid Technologies' sealant and adhesive capabilities, strengthening its global platform for delivering innovative solutions. Reinhardt-Technik, established in 1962, was part of Wagner since 2012. The management team will continue operations under the Reinhardt-Technik brand
- In July 2024, Sheboygan Paint Company, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of liquid industrial coatings, acquired Bradley Coatings Group from United Paint & Chemical Corporation. Bradley Coatings specializes in coatings for the transportation and industrial metal sectors. The acquisition enhances Sheboygan Paint’s product portfolio, particularly in water, solvent, and radiation cure technologies
- In February 2024, KANSAI HELIOS signed a share purchase agreement with GREBE Holding to acquire WEILBURGER Coatings, a renowned industrial coatings producer specializing in non-stick, high-temperature, and railway coatings. The acquisition includes WEILBURGER Coatings GmbH in Germany and WEILBURGER Asia Limited in Hong Kong. This strategic move strengthens KANSAI HELIOS' position in the industrial coatings sector, expanding its expertise, production capacity, and global reach
- In June 2022, PPG has introduced the industry’s first commercial retroreflective powder coating, PPG ENVIROCRON™ LUM. This patent-pending product enhances visibility in low-light conditions by incorporating retroreflective glass beads that redirect light back to its source. Suitable for various applications, including guardrails, bicycles, safety equipment, and shopping carts, the coating provides durability, chip and abrasion resistance, and corrosion protection. It is available in multiple colors and supports PPG's sustainability goal of achieving 40% of sales from sustainably advantaged products by 2025. PPG Envirocron LUM combines safety with the benefits of powder coating technology
- On February 2022, PPG (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) announced an agreement to acquire Arsonsisi's powder coatings business, a Milan-based company known for its specialty coatings for architectural and industrial markets. This acquisition includes Arsonsisi's automated manufacturing plant in Verbania, Italy, and will expand PPG’s offerings in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, particularly in metallic bonding
