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PPG Will Acquire the Powder Coatings Manufacturing Business of Arsonsisi The acquisition of Arsonsisi’s coatings business will allow PPG to produce more sustainable metallic bonding powder coatings.
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PG has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire
“Already recognized as an innovator in powder coatings, PPG has
the powder coatings business line of Arsonsisi. The financial
demonstrated leadership through powder advancements, including
terms of the transaction, that it is expected to be concluded in
edge coverage and fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer
the first quarter of 2022 after customary closing conditions, have not
coatings for architectural metals. PPG is the only total solution
been disclosed.
provider who can supply and service powder and all other coatings
Based in Milan (Italy), Arsonsisi is a supplier of specialty powder
technologies. We are pleased that the addition of this business will
coatings for the architectural and industrial sectors and its powder
offer our EMEA customers expanded powder coating options to meet
coatings business line had almost $15 million revenues in 2021. The
increasing demand for these sustainably advantaged coatings,” stated
agreement will allow PPG to acquire the highly automated, small- and
Michael Shukov, the general manager of PPG Industrial Coatings in the
large-batch capable powders manufacturing plant of Arsonsisi in
EMEA region.
Verbania (Italy) and expand its portfolio to include metallic bonding
“We are proud that PPG has chosen to invest in the field of powder
across Europe, Middle East and Africa, which is one of the fastest
coatings by acquiring Arsonsisi’s powder coating division. We have
growing markets for powder coatings often used in specialty finishes
confidence in PPG’s commitment to carry on our legacy, and in
for automotive, appliance and general industrial applications.
its ability to continue to supply our loyal customers with the high-
In addition, the powder coatings developed by Arsonsisi are a highly
performance powder coatings they require,” commented Carlo
sustainable and offer enhanced durability, transfer efficiency and
Junghanns, the Chairman of Arsonsisi S.p.A.
the ability to be reclaimed or reused during application, so they align with PPG’s goal to have 40% of its sales by 2025 from sustainably
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advantaged products.
www.ppg.com and https://en.arsonsisi.com
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The powders manufacturing plant of Arsonsisi in Verbania (Italy).
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