MOSCOW (MRC) -- Eastman Chemical Company has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Commonwealth Laminating & Coating, Inc, as per the company's press release.
The company, which had 2013 sales revenue of approximately USD100 million, is an independent manufacturer and global marketer and distributor of window films and specialty films for automotive, architectural, and protective applications. The acquisition will include Commonwealth’s manufacturing facility and master distribution center in Martinsville, VA, and nine sales distribution centers that serve the global market.
"With Commonwealth, Eastman extends our performance films global offerings for solar control window film and protective film applications. Adding Commonwealth supports our strategy of providing targeted and effective product, brand, and service solutions to meet the specific needs of our global, diverse customers and end-users," said Brad Lich, executive vice president.
With the addition of Commonwealth’s expertise, paint protection technology, brand and channels, and experienced workforce, Eastman expects continued growth in its performance films products. Subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to be completed in the second half of 2014. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Following the completion of the transaction, the acquired business will become part of Eastman's Advanced Materials segment.
As MRC informed previuosly, Eastman Chemical Company has recently enhanced its medical packaging portfolio with Eastalite copolyester, the company’s first opaque offering, which is styrene-free and can be a sustainable alternative to high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). The material complements the company’s other medical packaging copolyester offerings: Eastman Eastar 6763 and Tritan MP100.
Eastman (headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA) is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
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