PPG to Acquire Powder Coatings Manufacturing Business of Arsonsisi

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PPG announced the acquisition of Arsonsisi's powder coatings business, expanding its capabilities in sustainable coatings. Based in Milan, Italy, Arsonsisi generated approximately $15 million in sales in 2021. This acquisition, set to close in Q1 2022, enhances PPG's product offerings in the EMEA region, particularly in the growing metallic bonding market. The deal supports PPG's goal of achieving 40% of sales from sustainable products by 2025. The integration of Arsonsisi's operations will allow PPG to meet rising demand for eco-friendly coatings.

Positive

• Acquisition of Arsonsisi's powder coatings business enhances PPG's sustainable product offerings.
• Expected annual sales contribution of $15 million from Arsonsisi's operations.
• Expansion into the fast-growing metallic bonding market in the EMEA region.
• Support for PPG's goal of 40% sales from sustainably advantaged products by 2025.

Negative

• Financial terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed, adding uncertainty.
• Potential integration challenges with Arsonsisi's operations could affect performance.

Transaction will expand capability to produce more sustainable coatings, including metallic bonding powder

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the powder coatings business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Arsonsisi is a leading supplier of specialty powder coatings for the architectural and industrial markets. Powder coatings are a highly sustainable product offering with enhanced durability, transfer efficiency and the ability to be reclaimed or reused during application. As part of the transaction, PPG will acquire Arsonsisi’s highly automated, small- and large-batch capable, powder manufacturing plant in Verbania, Italy. In 2021, the Arsonsisi powder business had sales of approximately $15 million.

Upon completion, the acquisition enables PPG to expand its powder coatings offering in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to include metallic bonding, one of the fastest growing markets for powder coatings often used in specialty finishes for automotive, appliance and general industrial applications. The acquisition aligns with PPG’s goal to have 40% of its sales by 2025 from sustainably advantaged products.

“Already recognized as an innovator in powder coatings, PPG has demonstrated leadership through powder advancements, including edge coverage and fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer coatings for architectural metals,” said Michael Shukov, PPG general manager, industrial coatings, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “PPG is the only total solution provider who can supply and service powder and all other coatings technologies. We are pleased that the addition of this business will offer our EMEA customers expanded powder coating options to meet increasing demand for these sustainably advantaged coatings.”

Powder coatings are one of the fastest growing coating technologies due to their sustainability benefits and excellent performance properties. Powder coatings do not release solvents given their low-VOC nature and are fully reusable, meaning paint that is not deposited on a substrate during application returns to the paint system to reduce waste. In an ongoing commitment to sustainable innovations that exceed customer needs, PPG is investing in powder capabilities across the globe.

“We are proud that PPG has chosen to invest in the field of powder coatings by acquiring Arsonsisi’s powder coating division,” said Carlo Junghanns, Chairman of Arsonsisi S.p.A..“We have confidence in PPG’s commitment to carry on our legacy, and in their ability to continue to supply our loyal customers with the high-performance powder coatings they require.”

Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements contained herein include statements relating to the timing of and expected benefits of the Aronsisi acquisition. Actual events may differ materially from current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the satisfaction of the conditions of the acquisition, and other risks related to completion of the acquisition and actions related thereto; the parties’ ability to complete the acquisition on the anticipated terms and schedule, including the ability to obtain regulatory approvals; the ability of PPG to achieve the expected benefits of the acquisition; and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in PPG’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and its current reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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FAQ

What is the value of the PPG acquisition of Arsonsisi?

The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

When is the PPG acquisition of Arsonsisi expected to close?

The acquisition is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2022.

What market does PPG aim to expand into with the acquisition of Arsonsisi?

PPG aims to expand into the metallic bonding market within the EMEA region.

What sales target does PPG have for sustainably advantaged products by 2025?

PPG aims for 40% of its sales to come from sustainably advantaged products by 2025.