Chemical Distributor News 2019
December 2019
- 23 Dec 2019 - DKSH acquires Axieo in Australia and New Zealand and extends its specialty chemicals business in Asia Pacific
DKSH has signed an agreement to acquire specialty chemicals distributor Axieo, expanding the geographical footprint of its Performance Materials Business Unit in the Asia-Pacific region and...more »
Key Words: dksh australia new zealand asia - 23 Dec 2019 - STOCKMEIER Group takes over the majority of shares of Kemtan AG in Switzerland
The STOCKMEIER Group will acquire a majority shareholding in Kemtan AG, based in Reinach near Basel, at the beginning of 2020. The Swiss company is a long-established trading house for specialty...more »
Key Words: stockmeier germany switzerland - 17 Dec 2019 - Brenntag strengthens its position in the UK by acquiring Tan International
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has acquired Tan International Limited headquartered in Perth, Scotland. The company is a distributor...more »
Key Words: brenntag uk - 17 Dec 2019 - Bodo Möller Chemie opens another production facility in Egypt
Bodo Möller Chemie has expanded a its production facility at its location in Egypt for the production of solvent-based epoxy resins and polyurethanes as well as packaging fillers. The upgrade...more »
Key Words: bodo egypt MEA - 16 Dec 2019 - Azelis enters Latin America with the acquisition of Megafarma
Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has agreed to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Megafarma, a leading Mexican specialty distributor for pharma,...more »
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- 20 Nov 2019 - IMCD expands LATAM presence by acquiring Colombian specialty distributor Unired Químicas
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of the Colombia-based ingredient...more »
Key Words: imcd columbia LATAM - 4 Nov 2019 - IMCD to acquire South Korean based pharma ingredients distributor, Whawon Pharm Co
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 57% of the outstanding shares of South...more »
Key Words: imcd korea pharma - 4 Nov 2019 - Bodo Möller Chemie expands the sale and distribution of Sanitized® in Eastern Europe
As from November 1, Bodo Mouml;ller Chemie has taken over the distribution of Sanitized AG products for plastic processing applications in the Eastern Europe area. The agreement builds on the...more »
Key Words: bodo europe - 1 Nov 2019 - Quadra strengthens its U.S. presence with acquisition of PlusPharma Inc.
Quadra Chemicals Inc. has announced the acquisition of PlusPharma, a full-service distributor supplying ingredients to North American pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement manufacturers....more »
Key Words: quadra canada usa - 1 Nov 2019 - IMCD to acquire Swiss-based active pharmaceutical ingredients distributor, DCS Pharma AG
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire in two steps, 100% of the outstanding shares of Swiss based...more »
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- 16 Oct 2019 - Azelis to acquire Turkish pharma, food ingredients and lab chemicals distributor, Ekin Kimya
Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has signed an agreement with Ak-taş Dış Ticaret A.Ş. ("Aktaş") and individual shareholders to...more »
Key Words: azelis turkey - 15 Oct 2019 - Caldic acquires French food ingredients distributor, Arlès Agroalimentaire
Caldic B.V. have announced it has acquired Arlès Agroalimentaire SAS, a leading distributor of quality food ingredients and functional additives in France. The agreement underlines Caldic's...more »
Key Words: caldic france food - 10 Oct 2019 - Brenntag increases footprint in Brazil by acquiring industrial and specialty chemicals distributor Quimisa
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire Quimisa SA ('Quimisa') including its logistics subsidiary Quimilog....more »
Key Words: brenntag brazil LATAM - 1 Oct 2019 - Azelis acquires Orkila to become a leading specialty chemical distributor in Africa and the Middle East
Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Orkila, the leading specialty chemicals and food ingredients...more »
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- 24 Sep 2019 - Omya to acquire specialty U.S. personal care distributor, Kinetik Technologies
Omya, a leading global distributor and manufacturer of specialty ingredients, has reached an agreement to acquire Kinetik Technologies Inc., a specialty personal care distributor located in...more »
Key Words: omya usa america personal - 23 Sep 2019 - Maroon Group acquires Canadian specialty chemicals distributor, Cambrian Solutions
North American specialty chemicals distributor, Maroon Group LLC has acquired Cambrian Solutions Inc., a distributor of specialty ingredients and chemicals based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada....more »
Key Words: maroon canada america - 18 Sep 2019 - IMCD expands its Indian footprint by acquiring Monachem Additives
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of India-based...more »
Key Words: imcd india asia - 9 Sep 2019 - Krahn Chemie further expands its product portfolio for rubber applications
The Krahn Chemie Group and Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A. are pleased to announce the establishment of a collaboration which gives Krahn distribution rights for Eigenmann & Veronelli's...more »
Key Words: krahn Eigenmann germany italy - 2 Sep 2019 - Pluschem unveil new international affiliate for Middle East, Future Resources Trading
Pluschem, a European network of independent distributors of speciality chemicals, have announced that Future Resources Trading has joined as an International member of the Group, as from 1st...more »
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- 30 Aug 2019 - IMCD acquires the business of food ingredient distributor Matrix Ingredients in Singapore and Malaysia
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it has acquired the food distribution business of Matrix Ingredients Pte. Ltd., Maxim Ingredients...more »
Key Words: imcd singapore malaysia - 28 Aug 2019 - Largest Irish chemical distributor, NCC celebrates 50 years in business
NCC was founded in Dublin on the 28th of August in 1969 by Denis Looney. Having realised that there was a gap in the market in Ireland for sourcing chemicals, Denis Looney named his company...more »
Key Words: ncc ireland uk - 22 Aug 2019 - Biesterfeld Spezialchemie acquires Norwegian distributor Lindberg & Lund AS
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has acquired the Norwegian distribution company, Lindberg & Lund Group, headquartered in Vestby/Oslo, Norway. The company focuses on the technical distribution...more »
Key Words: biesterfeld scandinavia finland - 20 Aug 2019 - Barentz strengthens its position in South Africa through a joint venture with SK Chemtrade Services
Leading global ingredient distributor, Barentz International is continuing its expansion in South Africa through a joint venture with family-owned SK Chemtrade Services, a leading supplier of...more »
Key Words: barentz africa - 14 Aug 2019 - OQEMA grows with acquisitions in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
OQEMA AG has taken over the chemical distributor and manufacturer Rocara and will integrate the companies into the OQEMA Group. With operations in Belfast and Dublin, Rocara provides a wide...more »
Key Words: oqema ireland uk - 14 Aug 2019 - Bodo Möller Chemie gains certification to ISO 9001 in Israel
The Israeli branch of Bodo Möller Chemie, based in Tel Aviv, has recently gained certification in accordance with the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard demonstrating compliance with...more »
Key Words: bodo israel middle east - 1 Aug 2019 - Brenntag adds bolt-on acquisition of Chemgrit Cosmetics in South Africa
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has agreed to acquire the operating business of Chemgrit Cosmetics (Pty) Ltd., headquartered in Johannesburg, South...more »
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- 31 Jul 2019 - Brenntag to acquire Taiwanese specialty and industrial chemicals distributor Neuto Chemical Corp.
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the Taiwanese chemicals distributor, Neuto Chemical Corp. ('Neuto')....more »
Key Words: brenntag taiwan asia - 29 Jul 2019 - Brenntag acquires outstanding shares in South African JV, Crest Chemicals
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has announced the acquisition of the remaining 50% of the shares in Crest Chemicals Proprietary Limited ('Crest'), South...more »
Key Words: brenntag africa - 25 Jul 2019 - CI Capital's Maroon Group acquires specialty chemicals distributor Amsyn, LLC
US specialty chemicals distributor, Maroon Group LLC has acquired Amsyn, LLC, a national distributor of specialty chemicals to the coatings, lubricants, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and electronics...more »
Key Words: maroon usa america - 17 Jul 2019 - Leading pan-European chemical distributor, STOCKMEIER takes over 100% of Quaron S.A.S.
STOCKMEIER Holding GmbH has acquired a further 50% of Quaron SAS in France from its JV partner Oqema (formerly Overlack). This means that the German (Bielefeld)-based family business now holds...more »
Key Words: stockmeier oqema quaron france - 11 Jul 2019 - LBB Specialties subsidiary, Charkit adds custom blending capabilities by acquiring Custom Ingredients
U.S specialty chemicals distributor, Charkit Chemical Company, a subsidiary of LBB Specialties LLC, has acquired Custom Ingredients, a manufacturer of specialty ingredients, and sister company...more »
Key Words: LBB Specialties charkit usa - 9 Jul 2019 - Omya acquires Engineering Polymers distributor Trilogie Polymers in Singapore & Malaysia
Omya, a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals, has acquired Trilogie Polymers, an Engineering Polymers distributor located in Singapore...more »
Key Words: omya singapore malaysia polymer - 1 Jul 2019 - Pluschem, a group of independent distributors of speciality chemicals, continues its international expansion
In the last 12 months Pluschem, a European network of independent distributors of speciality chemicals, has significantly expanded their global presence engaging privately-owned distributors...more »
Key Words: pluschem europe asia africa usa canada - 1 Jul 2019 - Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients, part of Barentz, acquires personal care ingredient distributor in Brazil
Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients, a major food-ingredient distributor in South America and part of Barentz International, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Chemspecs, a high-performance...more »
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- 28 Jun 2019 - Brenntag expands U.S. lubricants business by acquiring regional distributor B&M Oil
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has announced the acquisition of B&M Oil Company ('B&M'), a regional lubricants distributor headquartered in Tulsa,...more »
Key Words: brenntag usa america lubricants - 24 Jun 2019 - Ravago Chemicals strengthens position in Greece with the acquisition of Dr. D.A. DELIS SA
Ravago Chemicals has announced the acquisition of Greek specialty chemicals distributor, Dr. D.A. DELIS SA. Beside specialty chemicals and feed additives, Dr. D.A. Delis also distributes semi-finished...more »
Key Words: ravago greece europe - 3 Jun 2019 - Nagase Group to acquire global food ingredients distributor, Prinova Group, LLC
Nagase Holdings America and Prinova Group, LLC ("Prinova") have entered into a definitive agreement under which Nagase & Co., Ltd. ("Nagase Group") will acquire Prinova, a leading...more »
Key Words: nagase prinova america europe asia japan - 3 Jun 2019 - Debro acquires Canadian specialty chemical distributor, Tartan Color and Chemical
Debro has announced that it has acquired Tartan Color & Chemical Inc., a Canadian distributor primarily focused on the industrial specialties markets. The transaction makes Debro one of...more »
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- 28 May 2019 - Vinmar International launches new European polymer distributor, Axia Plastics
Vinmar International Ltd., a global petrochemicals and chemicals marketing and distribution company headquartered in Houston, Texas is launching a new European polymer distribution business,...more »
Key Words: vinmar axia europe - 27 May 2019 - Krahn Chemie and Otec commencing with cooperation in the ceramics sector
Krahn Chemie Deutschland GmbH has entered into a technology partnership with Otec Präzisionsfinish GmbH, one of the leading providers in the field of slide grinding. The goal of the cooperation...more »
Key Words: krahn - 27 May 2019 - DKSH acquires specialty chemicals distributor Dols International in Benelux
DKSH Performance Materials Business Unit, a leading specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Dols International BV, a specialty chemicals distributor...more »
Key Words: dksh benelux - 20 May 2019 - Safic-Alcan opens a new subsidiary in Greece
Independent specialty chemicals distributor, Safic-Alcan has announced the opening of a new subsidiary, Safic-Alcan Hellas, for servicing the Greek market, effective immediately. Safic-Alcan...more »
Key Words: safic greece france - 15 May 2019 - Connell broadens offering to its Life Science customers with the acquisition of Ingredient Resources
Connell, a Wilbur-Ellis company and a leading marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific, has announced the acquisition of Ingredient Resources Pty Limited,...more »
Key Words: connell australia zealand asia life - 13 May 2019 - Krahn Chemie acquires eMBe Products & Service
Krahn Chemie GmbH has acquired eMBe Products & Service GmbH, one of the leading additive manufacturers for the ceramics and powder metal industry in Europe. Terms of the deal, which took effect...more »
Key Words: krahn germany - 1 May 2019 - Brenntag expands its value-added services offering in the USA by acquiring Marlin Company
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has acquired Marlin Company, Inc., located in Lenoir, North Carolina, USA. The company provides custom chemical blending...more »
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- 1 Apr 2019 - Oqema group acquires Italian chemical distributor Elettrochimica Valle Staffora (EVS)
German-headquartered Oqema group has acquired the Italian chemical distributor Elettrochimica Valle Staffora (EVS) based in the greater Milan area. EVS's products and services complement Oqema's...more »
Key Words: oqema overlack italy germany - 1 Apr 2019 - Sumitomo acquires a majority stake in SACI-CFPA (SACI), a Paris-based cosmetic ingredients distributor
Tokyo-headquartered, Sumitomo Corporation and SACI–CFPA, a French-based cosmetic ingredients distributor, have agreed that Sumitomo will acquire 90% of SACI-CFPA's shares. SACI-CFPA has distributed...more »
Key Words: sumitomo france japan personal - 1 Apr 2019 - Pietro Carini changes its name to Krahn Italia
From 1st April 2019, Pietro Carini S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of Krahn Chemie GmbH, will change its name to Krahn Italia S.p.A. This renaming takes place exactly five years after the company’s...more »
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- 29 Mar 2019 - Safic-Alcan acquires Luigi & Felice Castelli and a majority stake in Castelli Food
France-headquatered, specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has announced that the group has acquired 100% of the shares of Luigi & Felice Castelli S.p.A. ('LFC'), a distributor of...more »
Key Words: safic italy life france - 22 Mar 2019 - Chemlink Specialities Ltd and Addi-Tec Ltd are now part of the HARKE GROUP
UK specialty chemical distributor Chemlink Specialities Ltd, and its sister company Addi-Tec Ltd, have announced that they are now part of the family-owned, German-based HARKE GROUP. The HARKE...more »
Key Words: harke uk germany - 18 Mar 2019 - Safic-Alcan acquires UK-based specialty chemicals distributor, Langley-Smith & Company
Safic-Alcan UK, a major distributor of specialty chemicals and subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, has announced that it has acquired 100% of Langley-Smith & Company. Langley-Smith was...more »
Key Words: safic uk france - 14 Mar 2019 - Brenntag buys a 51% stake in Singapore-based supply chain solutions leader, TEEHAI
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has signed an agreement to enter a 51/49 joint venture with Tee Hai Chem Pte Ltd ('TEEHAI'). The company headquartered...more »
Key Words: brenntag singapore asia - 12 Mar 2019 - Azelis strengthens its presence in Canada through the acquisition of Chemroy
Azelis has acquired 100% of Chemroy Canada Holdings Inc., a Canadian distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients. The deal will make Azelis one of Canada's leading specialty distributors...more »
Key Words: azelis canada america - 4 Mar 2019 - Brenntag acquires regional US specialty chemicals distributor New England Resins & Pigments Corporation
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has acquired New England Resins & Pigments Corporation (NERP), a regional distributor of specialty chemicals and...more »
Key Words: brenntag usa america - 1 Mar 2019 - Aceto to divest chemical and ingredient distribution assets because of bankruptcy
Aceto, a US-headquartered specialty distributor, has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its chemical and pharmaceutical ingredients distribution businesses. It has consequently...more »
Key Words: aceto usa europe - 1 Mar 2019 - Univar completes acquisition of Nexeo Solutions and re-launches as Univar Solutions
Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) has completed the acquisition of Nexeo Solutions, creating a leading global chemical and ingredients solutions provider. Following the recent agreement to divest Nexeo...more »
Key Words: univar nexeo usa america europe - 1 Mar 2019 - STOCKMEIER acquires the industrial chemicals division of Spanish distributor, Indukern
The German-headquartered STOCKMEIER Group has bought the industrial chemicals distribution division of Indukern, a company of the Spanish Indukern Group ultimately owned by Díaz-Varela...more »
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- 28 Feb 2019 - Azelis buys MK Ingredients & Specialties to strengthen its position in the Indian food segment
Azelis has acquired 100% of family-owned distributor, MK Ingredients & Specialties and SSD Industries (combined 'MK') in India. MK is well respected in the local market and has strong relationships...more »
Key Words: azelis india food asia - 8 Feb 2019 - Univar and Nexeo Solutions to divest Nexeo's plastics distribution business to One Rock Capital Partners
Global chemical and ingredient distributor, Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ('Univar') and Nexeo Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXEO) ('Nexeo Solutions') have announced an agreement for Nexeo Solutions to...more »
Key Words: univar nexeo usa europe america asia January 2019
- 22 Jan 2019 - Regulatory consulting services Yordas Group expands with the opening of German office
The Yordas Group have announced the expandsion of their services into Germany, following the opening of their latest regional office. Situated in the Medical Valley Center (MVC) in Forchheim...more »
Key Words: yordas germany - 17 Jan 2019 - Azelis acquires Polish flavours distributor Euroconsultant Sp.zoo
Azelis has agreed to acquire 100% of Euroconsultant, a Polish distributor of flavours, shelf life extenders and other products predominantly for the meat segment. The transaction sees all employees...more »
Key Words: azelis poland food - 16 Jan 2019 - Brenntag strengthens US lubricants business by acquiring the lubricants division of Reeder Distributors, Inc.
Brenntag (WKN A1DAHH), the global market leader in chemical distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire the lubricants division of Reeder Distributors, Inc. that is a regional, integrated...more »
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