US-based Star Step acquires Daas and enters the Italian market
The Pordenone-based company has production facilities in Italy, the Philippines and the United States and serves customers in over 60 countries.
Star Step Performance Coatings Group (SSPCG) has acquired Daas & Chemicals, a leading company in wood coatings, particularly in wooden packaging. The acquisition, completed on October 12, 2026, marks SSPCG's first expansion outside the United States, establishing a production presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Daas & Chemicals, based in Pordenone, Italy, with production facilities in Italy, the Philippines, and the United States, will continue to be led by Carlo Della Toffola as general director.
The acquisition is expected to enhance SSPCG's position in the industrial coatings market, with plans for growth in specialized sectors.
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