Carlyle closes business with DuPont
International. The Carlyle Group confirmed that the acquisition of DuPont's paints business has been completed, a transaction that was given for a figure of US $ 4,900 million.
International. The Carlyle Group confirmed that the acquisition of DuPont's paints business has been completed, a transaction that was given for a figure of US $ 4,900 million.
Germany/China. Lanxess confirmed the construction of a new global production plant for inorganic pigments that will be located on the east coast of China.
Mexico. Inpra Latina published last September (Ver nota) an interesting research paper on the manufacture of paints and coatings from the recycling of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), now its creator is offering this technology to companies committed to the environment.
United States. The chemical manufacturer DuPont reported in 2012 net profits of US $ 2,788 million, that is, 19.7% less than the US $ 3,474 million obtained in 2011.
International. The demand for antimicrobial coatings registered in 2012 a value of US $ 1,600 million and it is estimated that for 2013 the growth will be US $ 3,300 million, increasing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (Cagr) over 12%, from 2012 to 2018.