Latest Chemical Distributor News
May 2022
- 25 May 2022 - Azelis expands presence in India with the acquisition of Chemo India and Unipharm Laboratories
Azelis has reached an agreement to acquire Chemo India and Unipharm Laboratories' distribution assets. Both companies are renowned local distributors of specialty chemicals and ingredients for...more »
Key Words: Azelis India CASE pharma lubricants - 19 May 2022 - DKSH Performance Materials acquires Victa Food to strengthen European Business
DKSH has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Victa Food, a specialized distributor and exclusive agent of food and nutritional supplement ingredients in Italy. The acquisition expands...more »
Key Words: DKSH Food Italy - 19 May 2022 - Interact d.o.o. in Visoko, Bosnia Herzegovina, now officially renamed OQEMA BH
The Bosnia Herzegovina-based chemical trading company Interact d.o.o. has now been officially renamed OQEMA BH. The name change is part of the full integration process into the OQEMA Group which...more »
Key Words: OQEMA Bosnia South-East Europe - 5 May 2022 - Richard Baker Harrison continues to grow with acquisition of Faber & VanderEnde
UK based Richard Baker Harrison Ltd (RBH), a market leader in the supply of speciality functional materials, additives and chemicals to the polymer and related industry, has announced the acquisition...more »
Key Words: RBH uk - 4 May 2022 - US food ingredients distributor, Batory Foods boosts capabilities with Sweetener Solutions acquisition
Batory Foods, a national distributor of food and ingredients in the U.S., has acquired Sweetener Solutions LLC, a Savannah, Georgia-based company specializing in custom sweetener formulation,...more »
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- 21 Apr 2022 - Avient plans to explore sale of distribution business following acquisition of DSM Protective Materials
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, has announced that it plans to explore the sale of its Avient Distribution business following...more »
Key Words: Avient usa LATAM Asia polymer - 20 Apr 2022 - OXITENO and HARKE Pharma start strategic partnership in Europe
OXITENO S.A. Indústria e Comércio, a Brazilian company and leader in the production of surfactants and specialty chemicals, and HARKE Pharma, part of the international HARKE GROUP with headquarters...more »
Key Words: HARKE life sciences Europe - 13 Apr 2022 - Distrupol acquires Nordic polymer and additives distributor, Oy Baritec AB
Distrupol, a leading European distributor of thermoplastics and elastomers to the polymer processing industry and an affiliate of GPD Companies, Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement...more »
Key Words: Distrupol GPD Nordic polymers - 1 Apr 2022 - Chemical distributor OQEMA expands its network with the acquisition of Orosolv, France
OQEMA has acquired the French Orosolv Group and its subsidiaries Orosolv SAS and Orosolv Rhône-Alpes SAS with locations in Oyonnax, France, the French Plastics Valley (Ain) and in Brignais,...more »
Key Words: OQEMA France March 2022
- 24 Mar 2022 - Omya strengthens presence in North America with the acquisition of specialty chemical distributor, Hall Technologies
Omya has reached an agreement to acquire Hall Technologies, Inc., a specialty chemical distributor headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with sales reach throughout the Midwest and Southern United...more »
Key Words: Omya USA CASE - 22 Mar 2022 - Barentz acquires specialty ingredients distributor Unipex in France
Barentz International, a leading global life science ingredients distributor, has acquired Unipex, a leading French distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals. The addition...more »
Key Words: Barentz Europe Africa life sciences - 16 Mar 2022 - Azelis strengthens its industrial chemicals footprint in EMEA with the acquisition of WhitChem in the UK
Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has acquired 100% of the shares of Whitfield Chemical Group Limited, the ultimate...more »
Key Words: Azelis UK CASE - 11 Mar 2022 - Barentz acquires ingredients distributor DIVSA in Central America
Barentz International, a global life science ingredients distributor, has acquired Distribuciones Industriales Variadas, S.A. ("Divsa"), Central America's leading distributor of life...more »
Key Words: Barentz LATAM life sciences - 9 Mar 2022 - North American specialty chemical and ingredients distributor, LBB Specialties acquires Debro Inc., Canada
LBB Specialties LLC, has acquired Debro Inc., a Canadian specialty chemicals distributor based in Brampton, Ontario serving the advanced materials, food & nutrition, and personal care markets...more »
Key Words: LBB Specialties Canada - 8 Mar 2022 - Omya reinforces its position in Asia-Pacific with the acquisition of Prima Inter-Chem
Omya, a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals, have announced the acquisition of Prima Inter-Chem Sdn Bhd, a diversified distributor...more »
Key Words: Omya Malaysia Indonesia Asia-Pacific - 3 Mar 2022 - IMCD UK strengthens its Food and Nutrition portfolio with the acquisition of Evenlode Foods
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD" or "Company"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that IMCD UK has acquired 100% of the shares of Evenlode Foods Ltd...more »
Key Words: IMCD UK food - 3 Mar 2022 - Brenntag enters the market in Israel with the acquisition of specialty chemicals expert Y.S. Ashkenazi Agencies
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has acquired the Israeli specialty chemicals distributor Y.S. Ashkenazi Agencies Ltd, along...more »
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- 17 Feb 2022 - IMCD continues its expansion in LATAM with the acquisition of Quelaris
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the business and the subsidiaries...more »
Key Words: IMCD Colombia Peru Costa Rica - 14 Feb 2022 - European chemical distributor OQEMA expands its network with acquisition of Alpkem in Slovenia
OQEMA have announced the acquisition of Alpkem d.o.o., a distributor and waste management services provider based in Kranj, Slovenia. The addition of Alpkem strengthens OQEMA's inorganic product...more »
Key Words: OQEMA Slovenia - 10 Feb 2022 - IMCD Brasil enhances its HI&I business with the acquisition of Polyorganic Tecnologia Ltda
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that its subsidiary, IMCD Brasil has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares...more »
Key Words: IMCD Brazil - 8 Feb 2022 - Azelis reinforces its footprint in EMEA Food & Health market with the acquisition of Tunçkaya in Turkey
Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the signing of the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Tunçkaya Kimyevi...more »
Key Words: Azelis Turkey Food January 2022
- 18 Jan 2022 - New chemical distribution platform created by OpenGate Capital expands with Chemisphere acquisition
OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, has acquired Chemisphere Corp. ("Chemisphere"), a specialty solvent blender and chemical distributor. Chemisphere was acquired from its...more »
Key Words: Opengate Capital Chemisphere USA - 17 Jan 2022 - Azelis further strengthens Asia Pacific footprint with the acquisition of a majority stake in Catalite Co., Ltd in Thailand
Azelis has acquired a majority stake in Catalite Co., Ltd. ("Catalite"), a well-established distributor of specialty chemicals in the personal care and home care market segments, as...more »
Key Words: Azelis Thailand life sciences - 14 Jan 2022 - US-based private equity firm Lone Star Funds has acquired chemical distributor Manuchar
Leading Belgian distributor of chemicals and other raw materials in emerging markets, Manuchar has announced a change in ownership structure ensuring future growth. After successful development...more »
Key Words: Manuchar LATAM MEA Asia - 13 Jan 2022 - Barentz acquires Chemcel and launches Barentz Mexico
Barentz International, a leading global life science ingredients distributor, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Chemcel, S.A. de C.V., a value-add distributor of specialty...more »
Key Words: Barentz mexico LATAM life sciences - 11 Jan 2022 - OpenGate Capital acquires full-line chemical distributor, Chemsolv Inc. in the U.S.
OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, has acquired Chemsolv Inc., a leading regional distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals in the U.S. The business was acquired from the...more »
Key Words: Chemsolv usa - 10 Jan 2022 - OQEMA expands its European network with acquisition of Tecnufar Iberica in Spain
Leading European chemical distributor, OQEMA has acquired Tecnufar Iberica S.L., a supplier of innovative sustainable and high quality food ingredients and additives with main offices in Madrid,...more »
Key Words: Oqema Spain food - 5 Jan 2022 - U.S. specialty ingredients distributor, Tilley-Phoenix Group completes the acquisition of Callahan Chemical
The recently formed Tilley-Phoenix Group, a leading U.S. based specialty ingredients distributor and value-added service provider, has acquired Callahan Chemical Company, a regional distributor...more »
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- 23 Dec 2021 - IMCD bolsters its presence in Southeast Europe (SEE) with the acquisition of POLYchem Group
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that it has successfully signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Polychem...more »
Key Words: IMCD southeast europe - 22 Dec 2021 - IMCD Australia & New Zealand strengthens its home care and water treatment portfolios with the acquisition of RPL Trading
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces that IMCD Australia & New Zealand have signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares...more »
Key Words: IMCD australia new zealand home care - 21 Dec 2021 - DKSH Performance Materials acquires HTBA's Spanish distribution business
DKSH has announced today the acquisition of the third-party distribution business of Spanish food and pharmaceutical ingredients producer and distributor HealthTech BioActives SL ("HTBA")....more »
Key Words: DKSH spain portugal life sciences - 8 Dec 2021 - Barentz International to acquire a majority stake in Indian pharmaceutical ingredients distributor
Barentz International, a leading global life science ingredients distributor, is to acquire a majority stake in the distribution activities of India-based, Gangwal Chemicals Private Limited....more »
Key Words: Barentz india life sciences - 6 Dec 2021 - IMCD China acquires Syntec to accelerate growth in the personal care market
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces that IMCD China has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Shanghai Syntec...more »
Key Words: IMCD china life sciences - 2 Dec 2021 - Tilley Company completes merger with Phoenix Aromas and Essential Oils to form Tilley-Phoenix Group
SK Capital portfolio company Tilley Company (Tilley), a US based distributor and service provider of specialty ingredients, has merged with with Phoenix Aromas and Essential Oils (Phoenix),...more »
Key Words: Tilley usa uk brazil china life sciences - 1 Dec 2021 - Univar Solutions acquires ingredients distributor Sweetmix Distribuidora to expand Food and CASE portfolio in Brazil
Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today that it has acquired Sweetmix...more »
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