AkzoNobel has signed an agreement with The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) to acquire Dow’s powder coatings activities.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – AkzoNobel has signed an agreement with The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) to acquire Dow’s powder coatings activities.

The powder coatings activities were purchased by Dow earlier this year as part of its acquisition of Rohm & Haas. Operating powder coatings factories in the United States, Europe and China, Rohm & Haas developed several important new technologies, especially for the automotive and architectural segments. The deal will also add MDF and thermoplastic capabilities to AkzoNobel’s existing expertise.