Axalta Coating Systems has entered an agreement to acquire the Spencer Coatings Group, a manufacturer of high-performance industrial coatings for heavy-duty equipment, general industrial, oil and gas, and glass coatings segments.

Shaw Paints Ltd. announced the appointment of Bespoke Decor of Ballymena, Northern Ireland, as an authorized stockist of Benjamin Moore paints.

South West Metal Finishing (SWMF) announced sales had increased by 15% in 2016 and the company is on track to grow by 57% to £11 million by 2020, thanks in part to support from the Sharing in Growth (SiG) scheme.

For the seventh consecutive year, records were set at the British Coatings Federation (BCF) awards dinner held on November 24 in Manchester.

The British Parliament had a debate on how to create a circular economy for leftover decorative paint in the UK.

HMG Paints is strengthening its position in Ireland with the appointment of Paul McGuinness as Sales and Technical Manager.

Applied Coatings Technology (ACT) has completed a major £1.4 million investment program as the company continues to establish itself as a leader in the application of functional and cosmetic coatings for plastic components.

Keystone Aniline Corp. has acquired Colour Synthesis Solutions Ltd. (CSS) of Manchester, UK, a provider of colored fine chemicals, non-colored fine chemicals and bespoke chemistry services. 

Stahl Polymers is expanding its agreement with independent distributor Univar.