Royal DSM has reached an agreement with Standard Investment for the sale of DSM Synres. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2015. DSM Synres produces solventborne alkyd and acrylic coating resins at its site in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands, for the global coatings, adhesives and graphic arts markets. The company realises sales of approximately EUR 50 million with around 80 employees. Standard Investment, Amsterdam, is a hands-on private equity firm focused on small and medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands and Belgium.