The NB Coatings' Timeline

NB Coatings’ Timeline

Bee Chemical founded in Chicago as a chemical company.

Bee Chemical first collaborates with Nippon Paints.

Bee and Nippon creates a joint venture in Japan.

Morton Int. acquires Bee Chemical. Renames it Morton Automotive Coatings(MAC).

Nippon and MAC form a joint venture (named MNC) to serve a growing Japanese transplant business in North America.

Rohm & Haas acquires Morton Int. Renamed Rohm & Haas Automotive Coatings (RHAC).

Nippon Paint acquires RHAC and MNC from Rohm & Haas. Renamed NBCi.