SEI Chemical of Northridge, CA has purchased 21st Century Coatings Limited of Vancouver, BC, Canada. According to company sources, the buyout is effective immediately.

Together the two firms' offer diverse lines of high-end industrial coatings that utilize fluorinated and unique silicone resins systems that are proven in the fields of anti-corrosion, anti-microbiological, anti-graffiti, anti-stick, marine and high-heat applications. Depending on the product line, company offerings are sold in both industrial and consumer markets.