PPG Acquires Arsonsisi Powder Coatings Manufacturing Business

PPG Acquires Alpha Coating Technologies

February 5, 2020

Manufacturing

PPG has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Alpha Coating Technologies, a West Chicago-based manufacturer of powder coatings for light industrial applications and heat-sensitive substrates. The acquisition, expected to close in Q1 2020, enhances PPG's industrial coatings capabilities, including Alpha's color-matching and toll-manufacturing services; financial terms were not disclosed.

PPG Acquires Ennis-Flint from Olympus Partners

November 30, 2020

Manufacturing

PPG has agreed to acquire Ennis-Flint, a global leader in pavement markings and traffic safety solutions, from Olympus Partners. Under Olympus' ownership since June 2016, Ennis-Flint completed six acquisitions, expanded manufacturing capacity across North America, Europe and Australia, and employs nearly 1,000 people.

PPG Completes Acquisition of Tikkurila

June 10, 2022

Manufacturing

PPG acquired Tikkurila, a leading Nordic paints and coatings company, completing the transaction in mid-2021. The deal expands PPG’s architectural coatings footprint across EMEA and China, strengthens distribution and cross-selling opportunities, and complements PPG’s sustainability strategy.

American Industrial Partners Acquires PPG's U.S. & Canadian Architectural Coatings Business (Pittsburgh Paints Co.)

December 2, 2024

Building Products

American Industrial Partners (AIP) completed the acquisition of PPG's U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business for $550 million and has renamed the business The Pittsburgh Paints Company. The newly independent company — a top-three producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, adhesives and sealants with more than 6,000 employees and 750 company-owned stores — will operate as a focused platform serving professional and DIY end markets across the U.S. and Canada.

Sherwin‑Williams Acquires Sika's European Industrial Coatings Business

April 1, 2022

Building Products

The Sherwin‑Williams Company completed its acquisition of the European industrial coatings business of Sika AG, which will join Sherwin‑Williams' Performance Coatings Group. The business is based in Germany (with sales/technical support in Poland, Austria and Switzerland), contributes approximately CHF 75 million in 2020 sales, and about 115 Sika employees will join Sherwin‑Williams.

Arclin Acquires Polymer Solutions Group

October 2, 2025

Manufacturing

Arclin has completed the acquisition of Polymer Solutions Group (PSG), a manufacturer of proprietary polymer additives, dispersions and release agents serving the rubber, plastics and engineered wood markets. Arclin will operate PSG’s manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio and Albany, Georgia and an R&D facility in Macon, Georgia; the deal adds approximately 200 employees and expands Arclin’s product capabilities and end-market reach in construction, building products and transportation.