Chemical Distributor News 2017
December 2017
- 21 Dec 2017 - US Vinmar acquires control of Turkish chemical distributor Veser Kimya
Vinmar, the Houston-based global chemical and plastics marketing and distribution company, has announced that it has acquired a controlling interest (90%) in Veser Kimyevi Maddeler, a specialty...more »
Key Words: vinmar usa turkey - 21 Dec 2017 - Brenntag expands market coverage and service portfolio in Iberia by acquiring Quimitécnica
Brenntag has signed an agreement to acquire Portuguese headquartered, Quimitécnica.com - Comércio e Indústria Química S.A. As a service provider, Quimitécnica has a...more »
Key Words: brenntag iberia portugal spain - 21 Dec 2017 - Safic-Alcan acquires the French distributor of pharmaceutical active ingredients, Biochimex
Safic-Alcan has announced the acquisition of the French pharmaceutical active ingredients distributor, Biochimex. Biochimex distributes APIs and excipients to the pharmaceutical industry mainly...more »
Key Words: safic france europe maghreb - 21 Dec 2017 - Barentz International acquires Soforebo to strengthen animal protein offer in the Balkans region
Barentz, an international leader in the distribution of high-quality ingredients, has acquired Serbian functional protein supplier Soforebo-Commerce d.o.o. to expand its market share in the...more »
Key Words: Barentz serbia cee - 19 Dec 2017 - Brenntag to acquire Conquimica to extend distribution network in Colombia
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, entered into an agreement to acquire Conquimica S.A. The chemical distribution company is headquartered in Medellin, Colombia, and...more »
Key Words: brenntag colombia latin - 19 Dec 2017 - Specialty chemicals distributor, Bodo Möller Chemie positioned to achieve global growth targets
The German-headquartered Bodo Möller Chemie Group is looking to achieve a turnover in excess of of EUR 100 million for the first time in 2018. Over the last two years, the Bodo Möller...more »
Key Words: bodo germany - 18 Dec 2017 - Brenntag expands presence in the Indian chemical distribution market by acquiring Raj Petro Specialities
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has signed an agreement to enter into a 65/35 joint venture with Raj Petro Specialities Pvt Ltd, India. The company, headquartered...more »
Key Words: brenntag india asia - 8 Dec 2017 - Univar acquires Kemetyl Industrial Chemicals to enhance its position as a leading distributor in the Nordic region
Univar Inc. has announced it is to acquire Kemetyl Industrial Chemicals, a division of the Kemetyl Group, through its wholly owned subsidiaries in Sweden (Univar AB) and Norway (Univar AS)....more »
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- 24 Nov 2017 - Overlack changes name to OQEMA to reflect European growth ambitions
European chemicals distributor Overlack AG (Mönchengladbach, Germany) has announced that its changing its name to OQEMA to better reflect its ambitions for growth across Europe. The new...more »
Key Words: overlack OQEMA germany europe - 22 Nov 2017 - Valtris Specialty Chemicals selects Krahn Chemie as distributor for a number of European countries
Valtris Specialty Chemicals has appointed the Krahn Chemie Group as its new distributor for their specialty phosphate esters plasticizers in Germany, Poland, the Benelux, Switzerland, Slovakia,...more »
Key Words: krahn germany - 1 Nov 2017 - Safic-Alcan establishes a strategic alliance to supply pharmaceutical ingredients in Turkey
Safic-Alcan has announced the establishment of a strategic alliance with Marmara Ecza, a leading Turkish distributor specialised in the pharmaceutical sector. The company, which was founded...more »
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- 30 Oct 2017 - Caldic expands in the UK with the acquisition of specialty chemicals distributor, Elastomerics Limited
Global chemical distributor Caldic B.V. has announced it is to acquire Elastomerics Limited, a specialty chemicals distributor based in Macclesfield, UK, through its subsidiary, Caldic UK Ltd....more »
Key Words: caldic uk - 9 Oct 2017 - Brenntag strengthens chemical distribution in South Africa with the official formation of Brenntag South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has officially founded Brenntag South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Following the merger of the separate operating entities Lionheart, Plastichem,...more »
Key Words: brenntag africa - 4 Oct 2017 - U.S. polymer distributor, M. Holland to acquire wire & cable distributor T&T Marketing
M. Holland Company has signed a letter of intent to acquire T&T Marketing Inc., a leading distributor of polymer resins and compounds to the U.S. wire and cable market. Headquartered in...more »
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- 25 Sep 2017 - Azelis expands its presence in the Swiss market with the acquisition of Georges Walther AG
Azelis has announced the acquisition of Georges Walther AG, an independent family run company based in Switzerland. Originally starting as a sole trading company for commodities in 1942, Georges...more »
Key Words: azelis switzerland - 22 Sep 2017 - Leading Australasian distributor, Redox buys specialty engineering polymers distributor, P.D. Plastics Pty Ltd
Redox (Redox Pty Ltd) has completed the purchase of the business of P.D. Plastics (P.D. Plastics Pty Ltd) an Australian specialty distributor of engineering polymers and speciality additives...more »
Key Words: redox australia zealand malaysia - 21 Sep 2017 - Univar aquires Tagma Brazil to expand its agricultural business in Latin America
Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Univar Brasil Ltda. has acquired the stock of Tagma Brasil Ltda, a leading Brazilian provider of custom formulation and...more »
Key Words: univar brazil agriculture - 20 Sep 2017 - Leading U.S. speciality chemicals distributor, Maroon Group acquires New Jersey-based Seidler Chemical
>Maroon Group LLC has acquired Seidler Chemical, a specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor based in Newark, New Jersey. Seidler's management team, led by Richard and Martha Seidler,...more »
Key Words: maroon usa america - 19 Sep 2017 - Nordmann, Rassmann completes its European network and and extends its global reach through the acquisition of UK-Based Melrob Group
Hamburg-headquartered, Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH (NRC) has announced that it has acquired 100% of the shares in Melrob Group Holdings Ltd. (Melrob) of Crawley, UK. The acquisition includes all...more »
Key Words: nordmann nrc uk japan melrob - 18 Sep 2017 - Bodo Möller Chemie opens subsidiaries in the USA and Mexico
The German-headquartered Bodo Möller Chemie Group is continuing to pursue its global expansion plans with the creation of two subsidiaries in the United States and Mexico. Bodo Moeller...more »
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- 23 Aug 2017 - Japanese Nagase Group acquires U.S. specialty chemicals distributor, Fitz Chem Corporation
Nagase America, a member of the Tokyo listed Nagase Group, has acquired U.S. Midwest chemicals distributor Fitz Chem. With revenues of over $60 million, Fitz Chem Corporation is a successful...more »
Key Words: usa japan - 11 Aug 2017 - U.S. petrochemical marketer and distributor, The Plaza Group acquires Texas distributor, Conchemco
The Plaza Group, a leading international petrochemical marketing company based in Houston, Texas has acquired Conchemco, a fellow Texas-based marketer and distributor of chemicals and solvents...more »
Key Words: usa - 4 Aug 2017 - IMCD to acquire Canadian specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor L.V. Lomas
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has announced that it is to acquire 100% of the Canadian and US specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor L.V....more »
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- 28 Jul 2017 - U.S. specialty chemicals distributor Dunleary Inc. has acquired D.N. Lukens Inc. and D&F Distributing Inc.
Dunleary Inc., a regional U.S. specialty chemical distribution company, has announced that is has acquired D. N. Lukens Inc. and D&F Distributing Inc. with a closing date set for the end...more »
Key Words: usa - 25 Jul 2017 - Azelis gains a leading position in Australia and New Zealand with the acquisition of Chemcolour
Azelis has agreed to acquire Chemcolour, leading provider of speciality chemicals and food ingredients in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The company employs a highly knowledgeable team of...more »
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- 30 Jun 2017 - Goldman Sachs Group Inc. of the U.S. acquires Dutch-based full-line distributor, Caldic B.V
Caldic B.V. headquartered in Netherlands, has been acquired by Goldman Sachs Group Inc of the US, a global bank, active in investment banking, securities and investment management. Caldic's...more »
Key Words: caldic usa europe - 29 Jun 2017 - IMCD acquires Italian speciality chemical distributor Neuvendis
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it has acquired 100% of Neuvendis Spa, based in Milan, Italy. With a focus on the construction,...more »
Key Words: imcd italy - 28 Jun 2017 - Prinova acquires Lycored's United Kingdom and China-based premix manufacturing operations
U.S. based Prinova has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Israeli-based Lycored's China and United Kingdom premix operations which produce customized vitamin and nutrient blends....more »
Key Words: prinova usa kingdom china - 27 Jun 2017 - Brenntag strengthens footprint in Asia Pacific by acquiring Chinese specialty chemicals distributor, Wellstar Group
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire specialty chemical distributor Wellstar Enterprises (Hong Kong) Company Limited, and its 3 Chinese...more »
Key Words: brenntag china - 23 Jun 2017 - Emeraude International acquire North American PVC resin distributor, Resin Technology
Global polymers distributor Emeraude International has acquired a majority stake in Resin Technology LLC, USA, a supplier of PVC materials including suspension, mass-polymerised, emulsion, copolymer...more »
Key Words: Emeraude france usa america - 20 Jun 2017 - Bodo Möller Chemie Group expands in to the Middle East with the opening of an office Israel
The German Bodo Möller Chemie Group continues its international expansion by opening a new subsidiary in Tel Aviv, Israel, BM Chemie Israel Ltd. The move follows the formation of new branches...more »
Key Words: Bodo israel - 15 Jun 2017 - Azelis acquires LCH A/S to establish a leading position in the Nordic food ingredients market
Azelis has agreed to acquire Danish distributor of food ingredients and own-brand blends, LCH A/S. Mainly dedicated to serving customers in Denmark, all 16 employees of LCH and its Turkish subsidiary...more »
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- 19 May 2017 - IMCD acquires the speciality chemicals business of Bossco Industries Inc as US expansion continues
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the speciality chemicals distribution business of Bossco...more »
Key Words: imcd usa america - 1 May 2017 - Safic-Alcan acquires cosmetics ingredients distributor in Poland
Safic-Alcan Poland, distributor of specialty chemicals and subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, has announced that it has acquired the business of Cosmetics Partner, a Polish distributor specialising...more »
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- 21 Apr 2017 - 2M Holdings Ltd expands presence in Germany by acquiring dry ice producer CE-O2 Trockeneis GmbH
UK-headquartered 2M Holdings Ltd has announced it has acquired CE-O2 Trockeneis GmbH (CE-02), a privately held, long standing producer and supplier of dry ice to customers in the food, catering...more »
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- 13 Mar 2017 - Nexeo Solutions acquires Mexican specialty chemicals distributor, Ultra Chem
Nexeo Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXEO), a global leader in chemicals and plastics distribution, is to acquire the Mexican based specialty chemicals distributor, Ultra Chem, S. de R.L. de C.V. The...more »
Key Words: nexeo mexico latin usa - 10 Mar 2017 - Maroon Group LLC continues its rapid U.S. expansion with the addition of Lincoln Fine Ingredients (LFI)
Leading US specialty chemicals distributor, Maroon Group LLC has announced that it has acquired Lincoln Fine Ingredients, a national distributor of specialty chemicals based in Lincoln, RI....more »
Key Words: maroon usa - 10 Mar 2017 - Connell Brothers Company (CBC) gains new center of expertise in India
Connell Brothers Company (CBC), a division of Wilbur-Ellis and a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients in Asia-Pacific, has acquired the assets of The Topical Lab located...more »
Key Words: connell india asia - 1 Mar 2017 - Biesterfeld International expands its operations in France
With effect from 1st March 2017, Biesterfeld International has strengthened its business activities in France by establishing a presence in the country. Sales activities will be expanded and...more »
Key Words: biesterfeld france - 1 Mar 2017 - German-based commodity distributor, Solvadis acquired by Japanese trading group, Sojitz.
Sojitz Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Solvadis from Special Situations Venture Partners 2 (SSVP 2), a fund advised by Orlando Management AG (Munich), a...more »
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- 28 Feb 2017 - Bodo Möller Chemie expands its African presence with the opening of a Moroccan office
Specialty chemical distributor, Bodo Möller Chemie has announced that it has established a new subsidiary in Casablanca, Morocco as the Group expands looks to continue it expansion across...more »
Key Words: bodo africa - 9 Feb 2017 - Ravago buys US specialty chemical distributor, TMC Materials Inc.
US specialty chemicals distributor, TMC Materials Inc. based in Shrewsbury, MA has been bought by Ravago Holdings America as the Group continues to pursue a buy and build strategy to rapidly...more »
Key Words: ravago usa america - 3 Feb 2017 - The OBG Group acquires UK specialty additives distributor, Richard Baker Harrison Ltd (RBH)
OBG Pharmaceuticals Ltd (OBG) has announced that is has acquired Richard Baker Harrison Ltd (RBH), a long established UK distributor of functional mineral fillers and additives. The business...more »
Key Words: obg hubron uk - 2 Feb 2017 - LEHVOSS Group announces merger of Gee Lawson Limited with LEHVOSS UK
After being acquired by the LEHVOSS Group in 2015 Gee Lawson, a specialty distributor for nutritional ingredients, has been merged with LEHVOSS UK LTD, the fully owned UK subsidiary of the LEHVOSS...more »
Key Words: lehvoss uk germany - 2 Feb 2017 - Brenntag expands US service portfolio by acquiring the pipeline and chemicals services segment of Greene's Energy Group
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the pipeline and chemicals services business segment of Greene's Energy Group,...more »
Key Words: brenntag usa services - 1 Feb 2017 - Brenntag strengthens its blending and packaging capabilities in the USA by acquiring Petra Industries
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has acquired Petra Industries, located in Fairmont City, Illinois, USA. The company is providing specialized liquid and dry blending,...more »
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- 17 Jan 2017 - Azelis expands in the US Personal Care market with the acquisition of Ross Organic
Azelis Americas, part of the Azelis Group, has announced the acquisition of Ross Organic, a specialty distributor to the personal care and home care markets located in Santa Fe, California,...more »
Key Words: azelis america usa personal - 10 Jan 2017 - GTM agrees to acquire quantiQ in Brazil, creating a leading chemical distribution platform in Latin America
Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in the Americas, has signed an agreement with GTM do Brasil, a subsidiary of GTM Holdings S.A., through which it undertakes to sell a 100% interest...more »
Key Words: gtm transmerquim brazil latin - 8 Jan 2017 - EMCO Chemical Distributors Canada Ltd. buys Inortech Chimie Inc.
EMCO Chemical Distributors Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc., Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, has successfully completed the acquisition of Inortech Chimie...more »
Key Words: emco canada usa america - 5 Jan 2017 - Stockmeier Group acquires an equity interest in Austrian-based distributor, HDS-Chemie
Stockmeier Chemie GmbH & Co. KG has annouced that it has acquired a ownership interest in specialty chemical distributor, HDS-Chemie Handels Ges.m.b.H. Through this strategic partnership,...more »
Key Words: stockmeier germany austria romania slovakia - 4 Jan 2017 - Azelis opens its 2nd African subsidiary in the Ivory Coast
Azelis has opened a new office in Abidjan, the capital and largest city of Ivory Coast. The new office represents Azelis' continued commitment to invest in Africa and to ensure the company has...more »
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