Cincinnati-based specialty chemicals provider Pilot Chemical Co. has purchased Liquid Minerals Group Inc. (LMGI) located in New Waverly, Texas.

Safic-Alcan, an international distributor of specialty chemicals, has successfully gained full ownership of its Swedish subsidiary, Safic-Alcan Nordic, buying the remaining 50% stake of the business entity.

Specialty chemicals group ALTANA has acquired the Dutch enterprise Addcomp Holland BV, a developer and manufacturer of polymer additive solutions.

RPM International Inc. announced the acquisition of a civil engineering and construction company, and an Australian-based manufacturer of commercial waterproofing products.

Leading global iron oxide pigment manufacturer Cathay Industries has agreed to acquire Hoover Color Corp., Hiwassee, Virginia, for an undisclosed amount.

Flint Group has confirmed the acquisition of American Inks and Coatings (AIC) based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Axalta Coating Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dura Coat Products, a prominent manufacturer of coatings for metal coil and related markets in North America.

BASF has signed an agreement to acquire Albemarle’s global surface treatment business, Chemetall.

Ennis-Flint, a portfolio company of Brazos Private Equity Partners LLC (Brazos), has been sold to Olympus Partners (Olympus).

Florida Paints has acquired Scott Paint Co. from a Maryland company, returning the Sarasota-based brand to Florida ownership.