Chemical Distributor News 2018
December 2018
- 19 Dec 2018 - Brenntag strengthens footprint in the Canadian Life Science markets by acquiring Pachem Distribution
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has announced the acquisition of Pachem Distribution Inc. The Canadian company, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, primarily...more »
Key Words: brenntag canada life sciences america - 19 Dec 2018 - Azelis increases its pharma presence in Italy through the acquisition of Deafarma S.r.l.
Azelis has announced that it has entered into exclusive discussion to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares in Deafarma Srl., an Italian distributor of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)....more »
Key Words: azelis italy switzerland - 13 Dec 2018 - Rehau completes acquisition of commodity polymer supplier MB Barter & Trading
Rehau Verwaltungszentrale AG, the holding company of plastics processor Rehau GmbH (Muri, Switzerland), has completed the acquisition of MB Barter & Trading AG ('MBT Group' or 'MBT') based...more »
Key Words: rehau mbt switzerland - 13 Dec 2018 - HARKE Pharma and Hulshof Protein Technologies joint forces in the sales of beef proteins in Europe
HARKE FoodTec, a business unit of HARKE Pharma GmbH and part of the HARKE GROUP in Germany, is now the exclusive distributer of Hulshof Protein Technologies B.V. in Europe and Turkey. Hulshof...more »
Key Words: harke hermany europe turkey - 1 Dec 2018 - Ravago Chemicals acquires global chemical distribution and trading company, KH Chemicals
Ravago Chemicals has announced that it has acquired KH Chemicals, a global chemical distribution and trading company headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with offices in Dubai, Kiev,...more »
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- 19 Nov 2018 - Aspo's Telko Oy acquires Danish polymer distributor H H plastkombi a/s
Telko Oy and H H plastkombi a/s signed on the 19th of November an agreement by which Telko Oy will acquire the whole business of H H plastkombi a/s which includes the distribution of engineering...more »
Key Words: telko findland denmark - 15 Nov 2018 - Singapore's Keppel acquires Australian Chemical firm Ixom from Blackstone for AUD 777 million
Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) has annouced that it is to acquire Australian chemical distributor and manufacturer Ixom HoldCo Pty Ltd for AUD 777 million (about USD 565 million) in a deal...more »
Key Words: ixom singapore new zealand australia - 14 Nov 2018 - IMCD completes the acquisition of Indian specialty chemicals distributor Aroma
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has reported that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Aroma Chemical...more »
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- 31 Oct 2018 - VELOX Composites announces strategic distribution partnership with Ashland for Sweden, Norway and Denmark
VELOX, an IMCD company, today announced that it has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Ashland for Sweden, Norway and Denmark, effective from 12th December 2018. The agreement...more »
Key Words: velox composites nordic sweden denmark norway - 23 Oct 2018 - Medichem and HARKE GROUP announce collaboration in DACH region
Medichem and HARKE GROUP are pleased to announce the recent establishment of a collaboration to distribute Medichem’s Chlorhexidine salts in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)....more »
Key Words: harke germany austria switzerland - 11 Oct 2018 - Bodo Möller Chemie France strengthens French distribution business with the acquisition of Acanthe
Bodo Möller Chemie Group, the international distributor of specialty chemical products, has recently acquired the French distributor Acanthe. The company, located in Neuville-sur-Saône,...more »
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- 25 Sep 2018 - Caldic boosts operations in West Coast, USA by acquiring food ingredients distributor, Cooperative Purchasers
Caldic B.V. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cooperative Purchasers, a leading distributor of quality food ingredients serving the food and nutraceutical industries in the United...more »
Key Words: caldic america california - 19 Sep 2018 - Chemical distributor Univar to buy Nexeo in USD 2 billion transaction
Global chemical and ingredient distributor, Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) and Nexeo Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXEO), a leading global chemicals and plastics distributor, have entered into a definitive...more »
Key Words: univar nexeo usa europe america - 13 Sep 2018 - Brenntag strengthens its specialty chemicals platform in Africa by acquiring distributor Desbro Group
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, is to acquire the Desbro Group in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and the UAE. The company, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is one of the...more »
Key Words: brenntag africa kenya tanzania uganda - 6 Sep 2018 - Indukern has acquired French ingredient company Diffusions Aromatiques SAS
Indukern, the Grupo Indukern company dedicated to the distribution of chemical products, has acquired the French company Diffusions Aromatiques SAS, whose core activity is the distribution of...more »
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- 29 Aug 2018 - IMCD to acquire European speciality chemicals distributor Velox
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Velox GmbH, a group of companies with its...more »
Key Words: imcd europe germany - 16 Aug 2018 - Brenntag acquires Belgium-based, specialty chemicals distributor Alphamin
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has completed the acquisition of all shares of specialty chemicals distributor Alphamin S.A., headquartered in Wavre,...more »
Key Words: brenntag europe belgium america usa - 10 Aug 2018 - Azelis strengthens its presence in Ireland through the acquisition of P-K Chemicals Limited
Azelis, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of P-K Chemicals Limited, an Irish distributor of food ingredients and chemicals....more »
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- 13 Jul 2018 - Caldic completes acquisition of HT Griffin Food Ingredients in Canada
Caldic B.V., international distributor and producer of food ingredients and specialty chemicals, has completed the acquisition of HT Griffin Food Ingredients, a supplier of food ingredients...more »
Key Words: caldic canada food - 12 Jul 2018 - Leading U.S. specialty chemical & ingredients distributor Charkit acquires assets of ChayseChem, Inc.
The Charkit Chemical Company of Norwalk, CT, a subsidiary of LBB Specialties LLC, has acquired the assets of ChayseChem, Inc., a North American distributor of fine chemicals and custom manufactured...more »
Key Words: charkit lbb specialties usa canada - 3 Jul 2018 - Brenntag strengthens its footprint in Canada by acquiring the chemicals distribution business of Canada Colors and Chemicals
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), a global leader in chemical distribution, has signed an agreement with Canada Colors and Chemicals Ltd. to acquire the company's chemicals distribution business ('CCC')....more »
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- 29 Jun 2018 - Whyte Chemicals, one of the UK's largest remaining privately-owned chemical distributors, has been acquired out of administration by the OQEMA Group
Whyte Chemicals has been acquired out of administration by the UK division of OQEMA (formerly Overlack). Founded in 1976, Whyte Chemicals is based in North London with its main distribution...more »
Key Words: united kingdom oqema - 20 Jun 2018 - Swiss Omya Group acquires Romanian chemicals distributor, Stera Chemicals
The Omya Group, a global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals, has entered into negotiations to acquire Romanian distributor, Stera Chemicals S.R.L....more »
Key Words: omya romania cee - 19 Jun 2018 - Leading investment firm EQT Partners granted exclusivity to acquire specialty chemical distributor, Azelis
Azelis has announced that Funds advised by Apax Partners have received a binding offer and have entered into exclusive discussions to sell Azelis to EQT and co-investor PSP Investments. The...more »
Key Words: azelis europe america asia - 16 Jun 2018 - Fecc Annual Congress 2018 Review - Towards innovative business models in Chemical Distribution 4.0
Building on the success of last year's congress, the FECC Congress 2018 in Nice this year focused on the next phase of Chemical Distribution 4.0, where digitalisation, corporate social responsibility,...more »
Key Words: fecc europe - 12 Jun 2018 - IMCD to acquire major U.S. specialty chemicals distributor E.T. Horn Company
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of E.T. Horn Company. E.T. HORN...more »
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- 17 May 2018 - Azelis strengthens its position in the Nordic food market with the acquisition of Ingredi
Azelis has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Ingredi AB, effective immediately. Ingredi is a distributor of raw materials and ingredients for the Swedish food and health industry...more »
Key Words: azelis nordic sweden - 17 May 2018 - Leading U.S. specialty chemicals distributor, Maroon Group acquires J Tech Sales
US specialty chemicals distributor, Maroon Group LLC has acquired J Tech Sales, a national distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients. J Tech’s management team, led by Jeff Tannenbaum...more »
Key Words: maroon usa - 14 May 2018 - Azelis expands into South Korea with the acquisition of SammiChem Co
Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% ownership of SammiChem Co, a distributor of personal care ingredients in South Korea. The company, which specialises in cosmetics, is located...more »
Key Words: azelis korea asia - 8 May 2018 - Univar to acquire Earthoil, a UK-based supplier of natural oils
Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR), a global chemical and ingredient distributor, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Univar Ltd., has reached an agreement to acquire Earthoil ("Earthoil Plantations...more »
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- 30 Apr 2018 - Azelis continues to expand in Asia Pacific with the opening of 3 laboratories in India
Azelis has announced that it is expanding its presence in Asia Pacific, opening three application laboratories in India. The technical centres will be servicing the Personal Care, Food &...more »
Key Words: azelis india asia laboratories - 30 Apr 2018 - Lake invests in business-critical coatings capabilities
UK-based specialty chemical distributor, Lake Technical Specialities has announced the appointment of Nikki Cosgrove and Stephen Irons to the Lake Coatings business unit. The new additions will...more »
Key Words: lake lel united kingdom - 16 Apr 2018 - Barentz International establishes a Joint Venture with Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients in Brazil
Barentz International, a leading international ingredient distributor, has established a joint venture with Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients in Brazil, a major ingredient distributor in South America....more »
Key Words: barentz brazil - 12 Apr 2018 - Barentz International and Deltagen form joint venture for Latin America
Barentz International, an international leader in the distribution of high-quality ingredients, has announced the establishment of a joint venture with Deltagen Group, a specialized food ingredients...more »
Key Words: barentz venezula latam - 10 Apr 2018 - IMCD strengthens its technical offering in Asia with two new application laboratories in Indonesia and Malaysia
IMCD has expanded its technical capabilities in Asia with the addition of two Coatings & Construction laboratories; one in Tangerang, Indonesia and one in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The primary...more »
Key Words: imcd indonesia malaysia laboratories asia - 9 Apr 2018 - Safic-Alcan opens Russian subsidiary
Safic-Alcan has announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Safic-Alcan Rus, for servicing the Russian industrial rubber & plastics manufacturing sector and the CIS countries.. Safic-Alcan...more »
Key Words: safic russia - 1 Apr 2018 - Blackstone is preparing to sell leading Australian chemical distributor Ixom in dual-track sale process
Global buyout firm Blackstone Private Equity is ready to test buyer interest in its Australian and New Zealand chemicals business. Ixom, which was formerly Orica's chemicals division, is expected...more »
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- 28 Mar 2018 - Global polymer distributor Bamberger Polymers Corp. bought by Plastiche SA
Plastics distributor, Bamberger Polymers has been acquired by Plastiche SA, a company controlled by the Roussis-Van Gorp family. The Roussis-Van Gorp family has controlling stakes in both Plastiche,...more »
Key Words: bamberger ravago polymer usa - 27 Mar 2018 - Orkila and Lonza's Capsule Delivery Solutions announce exclusive agency partnership in Egypt
Orkila has announced a major new exclusive agency agreement with Capsule Delivery Solutions, part of Lonza Pharma - Biotech. Lonza is one of the world's leading and most-trusted suppliers...more »
Key Words: Orkila africa egypt - 6 Mar 2018 - Grupo ADI acquires Spanish chemical manufacturer and distributor, Quaternia
The Grupo ADI, a chemical distribution company with an international presence in France, Portugal, Brazil and Morocco, has acquired Quaternia, a chemical products manufacturing and distribution...more »
Key Words: Grupo ADI spain - 6 Mar 2018 - Azelis strengthens its position in the Moroccan food market with the acquisition of Distralim
Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% ownership of Distralim S.A.R.L. ('Distralim'), a distributor of food ingredients in Morocco. The company is based in Casablanca and employs 21...more »
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- 23 Feb 2018 - 2M Group continues its growth in Europe with the acquisition of specialty chemicals distributor, FrankenChemie
2M Holdings Ltd has announced, following its recent acquisition of Dusseldorf-based CE-O2 GmBH, it has now also acquired Franken-Kosmetik-Chemiehandel GmbH & Co. KG (FrankenChemie),...more »
Key Words: 2m germany - 19 Feb 2018 - Sunil Healthcare appoints HARKE GROUP as exclusive distributor for empty capsules
Sunil Healthcare and HARKE have entered into an exclusive pan-European distribution agreement for empty HPMC and hard gelatine capsules with immediate effect. The new partnership with one of...more »
Key Words: Sunil Harke - 14 Feb 2018 - Bodo Möller Chemie expands its European network with the formation of UK subsidiary
The German-headquartered, speciality chemicals distributor Bodo Möller Chemie Group now has its own subsidiary in the UK with the opening of Bodo Möller Chemie UK Ltd, Manchester....more »
Key Words: Bodo germany uk - 1 Feb 2018 - The Krahn Chemie Group extends its European network with the acquisition of Memolex SAS, France
Hamburg, Germany-based Krahn Chemie has acquired Memolex SAS, a French distributor of plastic additives operating in France and Benelux. A new subsidiary has also been established, Krahn France...more »
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- 9 Jan 2018 - LeBaronBrown Industries LLC acquires U.S. life sciences ingredients distributor, American International Chemical, Inc.
LeBaronBrown Industries LLC has acquired a majority interest in American International Chemical, Inc. ('AIC'), a leading specialty chemical and ingredients distributor based in Framingham, Massachusetts....more »
Key Words: aic charkit usa - 3 Jan 2018 - Safic-Alcan UK acquires Techform Fine Chemicals
Safic-Alcan UK, a major distributor of specialty chemicals and subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, announces that it has acquired 100% of Techform Fine Chemicals Limited, a chemical distributor...more »
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