by Annie Dameworth | Nov 6, 2026 | Industry News
Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. recently received conditional approval from the European Commission for their proposed all-stock merger of equals, which will create a premier global coatings company. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 19, 2025 | Industry News
Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. recently announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating one global coatings company. Following the merger, current AkzoNobel CEO and chairman of the board of...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 15, 2025 | Industry News
On May 18, 1947, the Retail Paint and Wallpaper Distributors of America (RPWDA) was announced in Chicago, Illinois, to represent retail paint and wallpaper distributors throughout the country. The following year, the first RPWDA trade show was held in Chicago. While...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 30, 2022 | Industry News
With over 1,000 years of collective industry experience, Ram Board, Surface Shields, Trimaco and Antinox are now known under one parent brand: Icon Protection. Combining the strengths of each of the companies, Icon Protection’s focus is to prepare the job site for the...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jun 10, 2021 | Industry News
On June 4th, 2021, Ram Board, Surface Shields and Trimaco announced that they plan to merge in 2022. The three brands debuted their alliance at this year’s World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, featuring products from all three lineups side by side. By joining...
