Huntsman: A new chemical giant and its impact on coatings

The announced merger between US chemical companies Olin and Huntsman marks one of the most significant transactions in the chemicals sector in recent years. The companies plan to combine in an all-stock deal that will create Olin Huntsman, a business with annual revenues of around EUR 11 billion. Subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, the transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2027. The strategic rationale behind the combination is to create a more vertically integrated company by linking Olin’s upstream production of chlorine, caustic soda and other key feedstocks with Huntsman’s downstream portfolio of advanced materials…