PPG Industries has reached a definitive agreement to acquire IVC Industrial Coatings Inc., a U.S.-based specialty powder and liquid coatings manufacturer with 2014 sales of more than $100 million.

PPG Industries announced that it has acquired Consorcio Latinoamericano, which operates a network of 57 paint stores in Central America.

American Industrial Corp. (AIC) has purchased the business assets of Harrison Industrial Technologies Inc. of Fairfield, OH.

Chemetall, a global business unit of Albemarle Corp., has acquired the business of Chemal GmbH & Co. KG, Hamm, Germany.

Rhino Linings Corp., a leader in the protective coatings and linings industry, announced the acquisition of Arnthane Inc.

The Valspar Corp. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the performance coatings businesses of Quest Specialty Chemicals Inc., which include automotive refinish and industrial coatings.

Troy Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the industrial biocides business from Ashland Inc.

Industrial coatings manufacturer Spencer Coatings Ltd. has acquired Protega Paints, West Bromwich, UK.

Exova Group plc, a testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has acquired BM TRADA, a provider of certification schemes and building products testing services.

Spiroflow Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of Food Control Solutions Inc., a systems integration and automation company in the food industry.