Deal Timeline

Plotted by close date where disclosed, otherwise announcement. Select any marker to jump to the deal entry.

The Acquisition Playbook.

Three patterns run through PPG's acquisitions — what it looks for, how it pays, and how it folds in what it buys.

01
Acquisition criteria
Transformational platform deals fund a coatings-only identity.
PPG repeatedly used large carve-outs and buyouts to reshape its portfolio toward coatings: SigmaKalon (2008) approximately doubled European coatings sales, AkzoNobel's North American architectural business (2013) more than doubled PPG's U.S./Canada decorative-paint scale, and Comex (2014) — the second-largest acquisition in company history — added a 3,700-store network across Mexico and Central America. Management framed each as part of "the accelerated pace of our business portfolio transformation through further expansion of our coatings businesses."
SigmaKalon GroupAkzoNobel North American architectural coatings businessConsorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V.Deft IncorporatedSpraylat Corp.
02
Capital deployment
A steady cadence of bolt-on tuck-ins fills product and geographic gaps.
Between the headline deals, PPG closed a stream of sub-material acquisitions disclosed in 10-K acquisition notes — Deft, Spraylat, Revocoat, IVC, Cuming Microwave, Le Joint Francais, MetoKote, The Crown Group, SEM Products, Dexmet, Texstars, Alpha Coating Technologies and others. Each slotted into a specific business line (aerospace, automotive refinish, industrial, architectural), extending technology and regional reach without moving the consolidated numbers materially.
SigmaKalon GroupAkzoNobel North American architectural coatings businessConsorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V.Deft IncorporatedSpraylat Corp.
03
Integration approach
Pruning the non-coatings legacy in parallel with buying.
PPG's deal book is matched by deliberate divestitures — it sold its flat glass and European fiber glass businesses to Vitro (2016), exited the Transitions Optical joint venture and sunlens business to Essilor (2014), separated its commodity chemicals business (2013), and later divested its U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business. The buy-and-prune pattern concentrated the company on higher-margin coatings while recycling proceeds into new acquisitions.
SigmaKalon GroupAkzoNobel North American architectural coatings businessConsorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V.Deft IncorporatedSpraylat Corp.

The Full Deal Book

37 acquisitions — each with the deal value, financing structure, target revenue, and executive commentary where disclosed.

01 SigmaKalon Group · Uithoorn, the Netherlands (Europe) $2.2B
Announced Jul 2007 Closed Jan 2008 All cash
Architectural coatingsindustrial coatingsprotective & marine coatingsdecorative paints (Europe)

SigmaKalon Group, a worldwide coatings producer based in Uithoorn, the Netherlands, acquired from global private investment firm Bain Capital. The business substantially expanded PPG's European architectural coatings footprint and added industrial and protective & marine coatings lines. approximately EUR 2.2 billion (including assumed debt).

Why it was attractive
  • Added a European architectural coatings platform where PPG previously had only nominal participation
  • expanding the global coatings portfolio by more than 40 percent
The SigmaKalon business has performed well financially and would be a strong complement to our existing coatings businesses. It would give us an excellent footprint in the European architectural coatings segment, where today we have a very nominal participation. This acquisition would give us a more balanced coatings business in Europe, approximately doubling our European sales, and expand our global coatings portfolio by more than 40 percent.Charles E. Bunch — Chairman and CEO, PPG Industries
02 AkzoNobel North American architectural coatings business · United States, Canada and the Caribbean $1.05B
Announced Dec 2012 Closed Apr 2013 All cash
Decorative/architectural paintsbrands including GLIDDENhome-center and independent-dealer distribution

The North American architectural (decorative paints) coatings business of Akzo Nobel N.V., Amsterdam. The deal more than doubled PPG's North American architectural coatings presence and extended its reach across all three major North American architectural distribution channels - home centers, independent paint dealers and company-owned paint stores - expanding the company-owned store network to approximately 1,000 locations.

Why it was attractive
  • More than doubled PPG's North American architectural coatings presence and added access to all three major distribution channels
This acquisition continues the accelerated pace of our business portfolio transformation through further expansion of our coatings businesses. It is also an attractive way to significantly increase our scale in the North American architectural paint market, which we anticipate will benefit from a prolonged construction market recovery.Charles E. Bunch — Chairman and CEO, PPG Industries
03 Consorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V. · Mexico City, Mexico (sells across Mexico and Central America) $2.3B
Announced Jun 2014 Closed Nov 2014 All cash
Architectural/decorative coatingsMexican and Central American concessionaire store network (3700+ stores)

Consorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V. and its related companies, an architectural coatings company headquartered in Mexico City. Comex manufactures coatings and related products in Mexico and sells them in Mexico and Central America principally through more than 3,700 independently owned and operated concessionaire stores. The deal added a leading architectural coatings business in Mexico and Central America - PPG's second-largest acquisition at the time. $2.3 billion (announced); $1.98 billion net of cash acquired (at close).

Why it was attractive
  • Added the leading architectural coatings business in Mexico and Central America and a 3
  • 700+ store concessionaire network
We are pleased to have successfully completed this acquisition, the second-largest in our company's history, as it adds a leading architectural coatings business in Mexico and Central America to our portfolio.Charles E. Bunch — Chairman and CEO, PPG Industries
04 Deft Incorporated · United States $25M
Announced May 2013 Closed May 2013

Deft Incorporated, a privately-owned U.S.-based specialty coatings company; the acquisition enhanced the coatings capabilities of PPG's aerospace and industrial businesses. approximately $25 million.

In May 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of certain assets of Deft Incorporated, a privately-owned U.S. based specialty coatings company, for approximately $25 million.PPG FY13 10-K — Acquisitions and Dispositions note
05 Spraylat Corp. · Pelham, New York (U.S., Europe, Asia) $75M
Announced Dec 2012 Closed Dec 2012

Spraylat Corp., a privately-owned U.S.-based industrial coatings company based in Pelham, N.Y., with production facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia. approximately $75 million.

In December 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of the business of Spraylat Corp., a privately-owned U.S. based industrial coatings company, for approximately $75 million.PPG FY13 10-K — Acquisitions and Dispositions note
06 Colpisa · Colombia $38M
Announced Jan 2012 Closed Jan 2012 Purchase of the coatings businesses of Colpisa Colombiana de Pinturas and its affiliate Colpisa Ecuador

Colpisa, a Colombian producer of automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings; previously announced acquisition completed in January 2012.

In January 2012, the Company completed the previously announced acquisitions of Colpisa, a Colombian producer of automotive [OEM coatings].PPG FY13 10-K — Acquisitions and Dispositions note
07 Le Joint Francais SNC (Sealants Europe SAS JV) · France Not disclosed
Announced Oct 2015 Closed Oct 2015

A majority interest in the automotive and aerospace sealants and adhesives business of Le Joint Francais SNC, a France-based specialty sealants and adhesives manufacturer serving the aerospace, automotive and insulating glass industries; the new joint venture is Sealants Europe SAS.

On October 1, 2015, PPG acquired a majority interest in the automotive and aerospace sealants and adhesives business of Le Joint Francais SNC, a France-based specialty sealants and adhesives manufacturer serving the aerospace, automotive and insulating glass industries.PPG FY15 10-K — Acquisitions note
08 Cuming Microwave Corporation · Avon, Massachusetts, United States Not disclosed
Announced Jul 2015 Closed Jul 2015

Cuming Microwave Corporation (Avon, Massachusetts) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cuming-Lehman Chambers, Inc. (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania); specialty coatings and materials that absorb microwaves and radio waves such as radar.

On July 1, 2015, PPG acquired Cuming Microwave Corporation based in Avon, Massachusetts, and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cuming-Lehman Chambers, Inc., based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.PPG FY15 10-K — Acquisitions note
09 Consorcio Latinoamericano · Central America Not disclosed
Announced Jun 2015 Closed Jun 2015

Consorcio Latinoamericano, which operates a network of 57 paint stores in Central America; previously a concessionaire network for PPG-Comex.

On June 2, 2015, PPG acquired Consorcio Latinoamericano, which operates a network of 57 paint stores in Central America.PPG FY15 10-K — Acquisitions note
10 Chemfil Canada Limited (remaining interest) · Canada Not disclosed
Announced Sep 2015 Closed Sep 2015

The remaining interest in Chemfil Canada Limited, a joint venture of PPG and Madinal Enterprises producing pretreatment products and general industrial chemicals for automotive OEMs and industrial customers in Canada.

On September 30, 2015, PPG completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in Chemfil Canada Limited, a joint venture of PPG and Madinal Enterprises.PPG FY15 10-K — Acquisitions note
11 I.V.C. Industrial Coatings, Inc. · United States Not disclosed
Announced Sep 2015 Closed Sep 2015

I.V.C. Industrial Coatings, Inc. (IVC), a U.S.-based specialty powder and liquid coatings company whose coatings are used on metal office furniture, material handling and storage products, automotive parts, motorcycles, industrial containers, small appliances and electronics.

On September 1, 2015, PPG completed the acquisition of I.V.C. Industrial Coatings, Inc. (IVC), a U.S.-based specialty powder and liquid coatings company.PPG FY15 10-K — Acquisitions note
12 Revocoat S.A.S · France Not disclosed
Announced Apr 2015 Closed Apr 2015

Revocoat S.A.S, acquired from the Axson Group; headquartered in France, a world leader in automotive adhesives and sealants offering a range of automotive assembly products.

On April 1, 2015, PPG completed the acquisition of Revocoat S.A.S from the Axson Group. Revocoat, headquartered in France, is a world leader in automotive adhesives and sealants.PPG FY15 10-K — Acquisitions note
13 DEUTEK S.A. · Romania Not disclosed
Announced Jan 2017 Closed Jan 2017

DEUTEK S.A., a leading Romanian paint and architectural coatings manufacturer, acquired from the Emerging Europe Accession Fund; brands include OSKAR and DANKE!, sold across more than 120 do-it-yourself stores and 3,500 independent retail outlets in Romania.

On January 5, 2017, PPG completed the acquisition of DEUTEK S.A., a leading Romanian paint and architectural coatings manufacturer, from the Emerging Europe Accession Fund.PPG FY16 10-K — Acquisitions note
14 Futian Xinshi (assets) · Guangdong province, China Not disclosed
Announced Jan 2017 Closed Jan 2017

Certain assets of Futian Xinshi (Futian), an automotive refinish coatings company based in the Guangdong province of China, distributing through a network of more than 200 distributors.

On January 20, 2017, PPG announced that it has acquired certain assets of automotive refinish coatings company Futian Xinshi (Futian), an automotive refinish coatings company based in the Guangdong province of China.PPG FY16 10-K — Acquisitions note
15 MetoKote Corporation · United States $306M
Announced Jul 2016 Closed Jul 2016

MetoKote Corporation, a U.S.-based coatings application services business that applies coatings to customers' manufactured parts and assembled products via on-site coatings services and regional service centers.

In July 2016, PPG completed the acquisition of MetoKote Corporation, a U.S.-based coatings application services business.PPG FY18 10-K — Acquisitions note
16 The Crown Group · United States (11 U.S. sites) Not disclosed
Announced Oct 2017 Closed Oct 2017

The Crown Group (Crown), a U.S.-based coatings application services business and one of the leading component and product finishers in North America, applying coatings to customers' manufactured parts at 11 U.S. sites for the automotive, agriculture, construction, heavy truck and alternative energy industries.

On October 2, 2017, PPG acquired The Crown Group (Crown), a U.S.-based coatings application services business, which is reported as part of PPG's Industrial Coatings reportable segment.PPG FY18 10-K — Acquisitions note
17 Taiwan Chlorine Industries (40% interest) · Taiwan $100M
Announced Apr 2017 Closed Apr 2017

PPG finalized its purchase of China Petrochemical Development Corporation's (CPDC) 40% ownership interest in Taiwan Chlorine Industries (TCI), a chlorine-based products venture in Taiwan; accounted for as an equity method investment. $100 million (option price reference).

In April 2017, PPG finalized its purchase of CPDC's 40% ownership interest in TCI.PPG FY18 10-K — Acquisitions note
18 ProCoatings · Netherlands Not disclosed
Announced Jan 2018 Closed Jan 2018

In January 2018 PPG acquired ProCoatings, an architectural paint and coatings wholesaler based in the Netherlands. Established in 2001, ProCoatings distributed a wide portfolio of well-known professional paint brands through a network of 23 multi-brand stores and employed close to 100 people.

In January 2018, PPG acquired ProCoatings, a leading architectural paint and coatings wholesaler.PPG FY20 10-K — Acquisitions note
19 SEM Products, Inc. · Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States Not disclosed
Announced Oct 2018 Closed Oct 2018

SEM Products, Inc. (SEM), a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina; a leading manufacturer of repair and refinish products used primarily for automotive and other transportation applications. Completed in the fourth quarter of 2018.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, PPG completed the acquisition of SEM Products, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products.PPG FY18 10-K — Acquisitions note
20 Dexmet Corporation · United States Not disclosed
Announced Aug 2019 Closed Aug 2019

Dexmet Corporation, a specialty materials manufacturer specializing in customized, highly-engineered, expanded and perforated metal foils and polymers used for structural applications.

On August 14, 2019, PPG completed the acquisition of Dexmet Corporation, a specialty materials manufacturer.PPG FY20 10-K — Acquisitions note
21 Tikkurila Oyj $1.7B
Closed Jun 2021 Cash tender offer for all outstanding shares

Leading Nordic producer and distributor of decorative paint and coatings, including an industrial paint business producing paints and coatings for the wood and metal industries. PPG owned 9.3% of Tikkurila immediately before the acquisition and reached 100% ownership through a squeeze-out during Q4 2021.

22 Texstars, LLC · United States Not disclosed
Announced Oct 2019 Closed Oct 2019

Texstars, LLC, a manufacturer of high-performance transparencies, wingtip lenses and plastic components for aerospace and defense vehicles and a leader in advanced transparent coatings.

On October 25, 2019, PPG completed the acquisition of Texstars, LLC, a manufacturer of high-performance transparencies, wingtip lenses and plastic components for aerospace and defense vehicles.PPG FY20 10-K — Acquisitions note
23 Industria Chimica Reggiana S.p.A · Italy Not disclosed
Announced Jan 2020 Closed Jan 2020

PPG acquired Industria Chimica Reggiana (ICR) S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of coatings for the automotive refinish and light industrial markets, in early 2020, though financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1961, ICR produces refinish products such as putties, primers, basecoats and clear coats under the SPRINT brand. The company employs roughly 180 people and sells into more than 70 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the United States and Latin America.

On January 31, 2020, PPG completed the acquisition of Industria Chimica Reggiana S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer of automotive refinish products.PPG FY20 10-K — Acquisitions note
24 Alpha Coating Technologies, LLC · United States Not disclosed
Announced Mar 2020 Closed Mar 2020

Alpha Coating Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of powder coatings for light industrial applications and heat sensitive substrates.

On March 2, 2020, PPG completed the acquisition of Alpha Coating Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of powder coatings for light industrial applications and heat sensitive substrates.PPG FY20 10-K — Acquisitions note
25 Ennis-Flint · Global $1.15B
Announced Dec 2020 Closed Dec 2020 Acquisition of Ennis-Flint; funded using cash on hand

Ennis-Flint, a global manufacturer of a broad portfolio of pavement marking products, including traffic paint, hot-applied and preformed thermoplastics, raised pavement markers and intelligent transportation systems; funded using cash on hand and formed the basis of PPG's new traffic solutions business. approximately $1.15 billion.

On December 23, 2020, PPG completed the acquisition of Ennis-Flint, a global manufacturer of a broad portfolio of pavement marking products. PPG funded this transaction using cash on hand.PPG FY20 10-K — Acquisitions note
26 Tikkurila Oyj · Nordics (Finland) $1.7B
Announced Dec 2020 Closed Jun 2021 All-cash

Tikkurila Oyj, a leading Nordic producer and distributor of decorative paint and coatings, including an industrial paint business for the wood and metal industries. PPG completed its tender offer on June 10, 2021, moving from a 9.3% pre-offer stake to 97.1% immediately after, and reached 100% ownership through a squeeze-out during the fourth quarter of 2021.

On June 10, 2021, PPG completed its tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Tikkurila Oyj. Tikkurila is a leading Nordic producer and distributor of decorative paint and coatings.PPG FY22 10-K — Acquisitions note
27 Ozark Materials, LLC · United States $65M
Announced Apr 2026 Closed Apr 2026 All-cash purchase of the Ozark Materials road markings business from Ingevity Corporation.

Ozark Materials is a U.S.-based manufacturer of thermoplastic pavement marking products, serving road-marking customers across the United States and Canada with roughly 130 employees. PPG acquired the road markings business from Ingevity Corporation in an all-cash deal. The business aligns with PPG's Traffic Solutions operations.

28 Cetelon Lackfabrik GmbH · Germany Not disclosed
Closed Apr 2021 Acquisition of Cetelon Lackfabrik GmbH; financial terms undisclosed.

Cetelon develops and manufactures coatings for automotive and light-truck wheel applications, including certain proprietary technologies. Founded in 1948 in Stuttgart, Germany, it operates production and sales offices in Ditzingen, Germany, serving leading wheel suppliers worldwide, and employs about 95 people. PPG reported the business within its automotive OEM coatings operations.

29 Wörwag · Germany Not disclosed
Disclosed in 8-K Acquisition of Wörwag; announced January 2021 and completed May 2021, financial terms undisclosed.

Wörwag is a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications, specializing in sustainable liquid, powder and film coatings. Founded in 1918 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, it employs about 1,100 people and operates in Germany, the U.S., China, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland and Poland. PPG announced the deal in January 2021.

30 Arsonsisi (powder coatings manufacturing business) · Italy Not disclosed
Disclosed in 8-K Acquisition of Arsonsisi's powder coatings manufacturing business, including its Verbania, Italy plant; expected to close in Q1 2022, financial terms undisclosed.

PPG acquired the powder coatings manufacturing business of Arsonsisi, a Milan, Italy-based industrial coatings company that is a supplier of specialty powder coatings for architectural and industrial markets. The acquired business had approximately $15 million in 2021 sales and included a highly automated powder manufacturing plant in Verbania, Italy. The deal adds metallic bonding capabilities in the EMEA region.

31 VersaFlex · United States Not disclosed
Closed Feb 2021 Acquisition of VersaFlex; financial terms undisclosed.

VersaFlex manufactures polyurea, epoxy and polyurethane coatings for water and wastewater infrastructure, flooring, transportation infrastructure and industrial applications. PPG completed the acquisition to expand its protective and marine coatings offering, particularly for infrastructure and wastewater operations.

32 Hemmelrath · Germany Not disclosed
Disclosed in 8-K Acquisition of Hemmelrath's automotive OEM coatings business; completed April 2019, financial terms undisclosed.

Hemmelrath, headquartered in Klingenberg, Germany, is a manufacturer of coatings for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It employs more than 450 people and operates plants in Klingenberg and Erlenbach (Germany), Jilin (China), Duncan, South Carolina (U.S.) and Indaiatuba (Brazil), with more than 7 million vehicles coated with its products annually. PPG completed the acquisition in April 2019.

33 Whitford Worldwide Company · United States Not disclosed
Closed Mar 2019 Acquisition of Whitford Worldwide Company; financial terms undisclosed.

Whitford, a privately held company founded in 1969 and headquartered in Elverson, Pennsylvania, manufactures low-friction, wear-resistant coatings for industrial applications in automotive, aerospace, energy and construction, plus nonstick coatings for cookware, bakeware and small electric appliances. It employs more than 700 people across 10 manufacturing facilities worldwide. PPG reported the business within its industrial coatings segment.

34 The Homax Group, Inc. · United States Not disclosed
Announced Jun 2014 Closed Jul 2014 Acquisition of The Homax Group, Inc. from Olympus Partners by PPG's North American architectural coatings business.

Homax is a supplier of decorative wall and ceiling texture repair products, including aerosol drywall and ceiling texturing applications used primarily for home repair, along with epoxy finishes, patching, caulking, mesh tape repair products and painting tools and accessories. Its products are sold through home improvement centers, hardware stores and paint suppliers. PPG's North American architectural coatings business acquired Homax from Olympus Partners.

35 Westmoreland Supply · United States Not disclosed
Disclosed in 8-K Acquisition of Westmoreland Supply's 12-store distributor network; completed 2014, financial terms undisclosed.

Westmoreland Supply is an independent architectural paint distributor headquartered in Pittsburgh, operating a 12-store network across Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. PPG's North American architectural coatings business acquired the company and rebranded the locations under its PPG Paints store brand. The deal expanded PPG's company-owned stores footprint.

36 Masterwork Paint Company · United States Not disclosed
Closed Jul 2014 Acquisition of Masterwork Paint Company's 13-store distributor network by PPG's North American architectural coatings business.

Masterwork Paint Company is an independent architectural paint distributor headquartered in Pittsburgh, operating a 13-store network across Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York. PPG's North American architectural coatings business acquired the company to expand its company-owned stores footprint.

37 Flood Australia · Australia Not disclosed
Closed Mar 2015 Asset acquisition of certain Flood Australia assets

Flood Australia manufactures and distributes specialty wood stain and paint additive solutions for consumer, commercial and industrial applications. PPG acquired certain assets of the business (no manufacturing assets or facilities were included), whose products were sold through Australian home improvement stores including Bunnings, Masters, Mitre 10 and Danks, and independent paint dealers.

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