Brussels, 11/12/2007 (Agence Europe) - On 10 December, the European Commission, after carrying out an investigation on the various coatings markets where the parties are active, namely decorative coatings, protective coatings, marine coatings, metal coatings, coil coatings, packaging coatings and refinish automotive coatings, cleared the proposed acquisition of Dutch-based SigmaKalon by PPG of the US. The investigation showed that the proposed concentration would not give rise to competition...