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PPG has completed the acquisition of EMM International and its Colad, Finixa, and Hamach brands, for an undisclosed sum.<\/p>\n

Dutch firm, EMM International said its customers will not experience any operational changes, with services, contacts and processes to remain the same.<\/p>\n

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The company said the arrangement will “strengthen our ability to operate efficiently, accelerate innovation, and deliver more sustainable, future-proof solutions”.<\/p>\n

“With your well-known top brands Colad, Finixa and Hamach, paint professionals will be able to deliver quality work safely, efficiently, sustainably and even more enjoyably than ever before,” EMM International added.<\/p>\n

In a statement, PPG noted EMM’s “40 years of expertise and operations in more than 100 countries”, adding that it brings “innovative solutions that complement our commitment to supporting body shops at every stage of the repair process”.<\/p>\n

“From personal protection to paint preparation and mixing room innovations, this acquisition means customers will have access to an even broader range of products backed by PPG\u2019s global network,” it concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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