# Azelis Americas merges GMZ and EW Kaufmann CASE businesses

Azelis Americas merged its GMZ and EW Kaufmann regional businesses for the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) segment into one organization under the GMZ name.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-11-07
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Azelis Americas](https://endata.com/companies/19591.md)
- [GMZ](https://endata.com/companies/19592.md) (target)
- [EW Kaufmann](https://endata.com/companies/19593.md) (target)

## Sources

- [chemanager-online.com](https://chemanager-online.com/en/news/azelis-americas-merges-case-businesses), 2016-11-07: "Combining GMZ and EW Kaufmann makes strategic sense, providing one brand to service the area comprising the Midwest, Ohio Valley and northeast regions."

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