- In February 2023, Vivify Specialty Ingredients acquired Reitech Corp., a producer of pigment dispersions. This acquisition enables Vivify to enhance its product portfolio and expand its reach within the specialty dispersions market. As a result, Vivify is poised to strengthen its position and attract a broader customer base in this growing sector
- In March 2022, BASF SE (Germany) opened a new laboratory dedicated to the development of automotive refinish coatings and advancing paint innovations. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance the company’s research capabilities in the automotive coatings sector. The lab will play a key role in fostering innovation and supporting BASF’s leadership in the development of advanced coating solutions
- In March 2022, Fujifilm Imaging Colorants announced a $28 million investment to establish a new facility in Delaware focused on Inkjet Pigment Dispersions. This investment is aimed at expanding the company’s production capacity for high-quality inkjet dispersions. The new facility will enhance Fujifilm's ability to meet the growing demand for advanced inkjet printing solutions
- In June 2021, Heubach GmbH formed a partnership with S.K. Capital Partners to acquire Clariant's Pigments Business. The combined entity, operating under the Heubach brand, will focus on manufacturing pigments with an annual revenue exceeding €900 million. This acquisition strengthens Heubach’s position in the global pigments market and expands its product offerings
- In January 2020, BASF SE announced a 30% expansion in the production capacity of water-based polyurethane dispersions at its Castellbisbal facility in Spain. This move is part of the company's strategy to shift from solvent-based coating systems to more sustainable water-based alternatives. The expansion is expected to enhance BASF's ability to meet growing demand for eco-friendly coatings and support sustainability efforts
