# AkzoNobel to acquire Grupo Orbis

AkzoNobel has reached an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis, including its Pintuco, Andercol, Poliquim, and Mundial businesses.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-07-06
- Where: Colombia
- Status: announced
- Products: paints, coatings, resins
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [AkzoNobel](https://endata.com/companies/11242.md) (acquirer)
- [Grupo Orbis](https://endata.com/companies/56271.md) (target)

## Sources

- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/keyword/2546-acquisitions?page=21), 2021-07-06: "AkzoNobel recently announced that it plans to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis."
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/topic/2641-mergers-acquisitions?page=26), 2021-08-02: "AkzoNobel recently announced that it plans to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis."

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