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Sun Chemical acquires PPG’s metal deco ink business
Sun Chemical has announced that it will be expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of PPG’s metal deco ink business.
Going global
For those of you who are not aware, our sales manager Mark Neilson is currently unwell and off sick. I’d like to wish Mark a speedy recovery and we hope to see him back very soon.
PPG withdraws from proposed takeover
US group PPG Industries has withdrawn its proposal to takeover Dutch paints and coatings company, AkzoNobel.
All’s fair in love and cans
The latest in the PPG/AkzoNobel saga this week has been particularly interesting, with the news that PPG has decided to withdraw its proposal and not pursue an offer. With a visible conflict between the company and its shareholders, it will be interesting to see how long AkzoNobel can see off careful admirers…
AkzoNobel responds to PPG Industries
AkzoNobel has confirmed today (24 April) that it has received a third unsolicited and conditional proposal from PPG Industries for all outstanding share capital of the company.
AkzoNobel rejects second unsolicited proposal from PPG Industries
AkzoNobel has announced that it has rejected a second unsolicited, non-binding and conditional proposal of 20 March from PPG Industries for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of AkzoNobel.
AkzoNobel reviews strategic options to separate speciality chemicals
AkzoNobel has announced a review of strategic options for the separation of its speciality chemicals business.
PPG to display in New York
PPG has announced that its packaging coatings business will exhibit at the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) held in New York on 13-14 September.
You can’t sugar coat it
Some significant, but inevitable news has hit the industry during the last week regarding coatings and specifically the presence of BPA-based coatings.
Day three round-up
The beginning of day three started with the delegates dissecting the Euro CanTech Awards from the night before.
PPG launches powder liner for aerosol cans
PPG’s packaging coatings business has announced that it will feature Hoba Purair coating, a Bisphenol A non-intent powder liner for the internal protection of aluminium aerosol cans during the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum in Paris, 3-4 February.
New generation of spray coatings
PPG Industries’ packaging coatings business has announced that it will showcase Innovel HPS new generation spray coatings for the interior of beverage cans at Cannex & Fillex Asia Pacific in Guangzhou, China, 1-4 June.
Pohl named interim CFO at Novelis
Novelis has announced that Steve Pohl will act as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately.
PPG industries launches can coatings
PPG industries announces the launch of Nutrishield and Nutrishield Solista, new generation coatings for the food and can industry designed to fulfil can makers and brand owners needs regarding enhanced food contact regulatory requirements.