Chemical Distributor News 2020
December 2020
- 21 Dec 2020 - Brenntag acquires Canadian Full-line chemical distributor, Alpha Chemical
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire Alpha Chemical Ltd. Alpha Chemical, headquartered in Dartmouth,...more »
Key Words: brenntag canada - 21 Dec 2020 - Azelis boosts its life sciences portfolio in Australia with the acquisition of CW Pacific
Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, is to acquire 100% of the shares of CW Pacific, Elle Bee Exports, CW Pacific Specialties and EB1 Pty Ltd ("CW Pacific")...more »
Key Words: azelis australia - 4 Dec 2020 - IMCD Mexico continues growth momentum with acquisition of Millikan and Banner Química
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announced the acquisition of two speciality distribution companies in Mexico, Millikan S.A. de C.V. ("Millikan")...more »
Key Words: imcd mexico - 2 Dec 2020 - STOCKMEIER Group acquires the majority of shares of Innochem NV in Belgium
The STOCKMEIER Group has acquired the majority shares in Innochem NV, headquartered in Meerhout, Belgium. The Belgian company is well-established as an international distributor of specialty...more »
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- 30 Nov 2020 - Univar to acquire Chinese silicone distribution business
Univar Solutions says it wholly owned subsidiary, Univar Solutions China Co. Ltd., has agreed to acquire the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) business of Zhuhai Techi Chem...more »
Key Words: univar china asia personal care - 26 Nov 2020 - IMCD to acquire the personal care business of Turkish distributor Ejder Kimya
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces that it has successfully signed an agreement to acquire the personal care business...more »
Key Words: imcd turkey life sciences - 5 Nov 2020 - IMCD to acquire the API business of Peak International
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that it has successfully signed an agreement to acquire the pharmaceutical business of Peak International...more »
Key Words: imcd benelux life sciences - 2 Nov 2020 - Barentz acquires Italian-based Emulsifier Specialist, Sevecom
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients has acquired Sevecom Spa, an Italian specialist distributor of emulsifiers with their own developed and patented solutions for...more »
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- 28 Oct 2020 - Azelis continues to strengthen its position in the Chinese personal care market with the acquisition of Bronson and Jacobs China
Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Ixom's Bronson and Jacobs Hong Kong Ltd business and its fully...more »
Key Words: azelis china life sciences - 22 Oct 2020 - Barentz acquires Nardev, a leading ingredients distributor to the personal care market in Asia
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, has acquired Nardev, a distributor of quality ingredients to the Personal Care market in South-East Asia. Headquartered in...more »
Key Words: barentz asia personal care - 21 Oct 2020 - Caldic announces agreement to acquire Brand-Nu Laboratories and BNL Sciences
Caldic B.V. is to acquire Brand-Nu Laboratories Inc. and BNL Sciences Ltd., two distributors of specialty chemicals for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries located in the US...more »
Key Words: caldic usa ireland - 19 Oct 2020 - Brenntag acquires Italian activated carbon specialist Comelt
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire Comelt S.p.A. and its subsidiary Aquadepur S.R.L., both located in Northern Italy....more »
Key Words: brenntag italy - 14 Oct 2020 - Barentz to acquire Maroon Group, one of the largest N. American-based distributors of ingredients and specialty chemicals
Barentz International, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, has entered into a agreement to acquire Maroon Group, one of North America's leading specialty distributors....more »
Key Words: barentz maroon usa canada - 5 Oct 2020 - KRAHN Chemie's ceramics division to join recently formed KRAHN Ceramics Gmbh
KRAHN Chemie is outsourcing its ceramics division and bundling all activities under the umbrella of the new ceramics specialist of the group, KRAHN Ceramics. With this step, the company aims...more »
Key Words: krahn cermaics germany - 2 Oct 2020 - Grupo ADI establishes a new subsidiary in the USA
Spanish-headquartered, Grupo ADI have announced the creation of new subsidiary, ADI Center USA Inc. as the Group looks to expand its business and consolidate in the USA market. ADI Center USA...more »
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- 18 Sep 2020 - IMCD acquires Finnish distributor of composite materials Kokko-Fiber
IMCD N.V. (“IMCD”), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that it has acquired 100% of the share capital of Oy Kokko-Fiber Ab (“Kokko-Fiber”),...more »
Key Words: imcd finland nordic composites - 15 Sep 2020 - IMCD to acquire Indian speciality chemicals distributor Signet
IMCD N.V. (“IMCD”), a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals and food and pharma ingredients, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Signet...more »
Key Words: imcd india asia pharma - 4 Sep 2020 - French-headquartered distributor, Snetor Group acquires compatriot Gazechim's Plastic business unit
Multinational plastics and chemicals distributor, Snetor Group have announced the acquisition of Gazechim Plastics from French compatriot Groupe Gazechim following approval from the relevant...more »
Key Words: snetor gazechim france europe - 1 Sep 2020 - IMCD signs agreement to acquire 100% of South African distributor, Siyeza
IMCD N.V. (“IMCD”), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces that it has successfully signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the...more »
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- 19 Aug 2020 - IMCD strengthens Brazilian presence by acquiring ingredient distributor, VitaQualy Comércio de Ingredientes
IMCD N.V.(“IMCD”), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that it has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Brazilian speciality ingredient...more »
Key Words: imcd brazil food - 3 Aug 2020 - Brenntag acquires the operating assets of US-based Suffolk Solutions, Inc's caustic soda distribution business
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has announced the acquisition of the operating assets of US-based Suffolk Solutions, Inc's caustic...more »
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- 31 Jul 2020 - Hromatka Group to acquire majority stake in Guzman Polymers
Spanish materials distributor Guzmán Global has sold a major stake in its Guzmán Polymers subsidiary to polymer distributor Hromatka Group. The acquisition includes Guzmán's international subsidiaries...more »
Key Words: Hromatka spain guzman - 17 Jul 2020 - Azelis enters Israel with the acquisition of Orokia
Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire Orokia Israel Ltd ('Orokia'), a specialty chemicals distributor in Israel. Formed...more »
Key Words: azelis israel middle east - 14 Jul 2020 - Albis separates its distribution and compounding businesses
ALBIS has completed the separation of its distribution and compounding business as part of its strategy and growth program announced in 2019. The distribution and compounding business are now...more »
Key Words: albis germany polymer - 9 Jul 2020 - Brenntag to acquire Thai finished lubes distributor Oils 'R Us
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire Oils 'R Us Co., Ltd. headquartered in Thailand. The company...more »
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- 18 May 2020 - Azelis strenthens its position in Indonesia's food industry with the acquisition of PT Primaditha Jaya Mandiri
Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire the distribution assets of the Indonesian company PT Primaditha Jaya Mandiri ("Primaditha"), specialised in import and distribution of food...more »
Key Words: azelis indonesia asia - 15 May 2020 - IMCD acquires the pharma business of Develing International in China
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire the pharmaceutical business in China of Develing International Trade (Shanghai)...more »
Key Words: imcd china asia - 7 May 2020 - Barentz boosts its regional presence with the acquisition of USA-based Ingredients Inc.
Barentz International has expanded its activities in taste and nutrition with the acquisition of Ingredients Inc, a developer and supplier of high-quality ingredients to food and beverage, pet...more »
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- 29 Apr 2020 - OTTO KRAHN Group is a new investor in the digital startup fund, Next Commerce Accelerator
The OTTO KRAHN Group, which includes the companies ALBIS PLASTIC and KRAHN Chemie amongst others, has invested in Next Commerce Accelerator (NCA). The Hamburg-based company supports digital...more »
Key Words: krahn digital - 17 Apr 2020 - Omya completes the acquisition Formulae Development LLC, a contract R&D formulator for natural cosmetics in the US
Omya, a leading global distributor and manufacturer of specialty ingredients, has successfully completed the acquisition of Formulae Development, LLC., an innovative contract R&D company specializing...more »
Key Words: omya usa personal - 14 Apr 2020 - TER Chemicals acquires U.S. Trexan Chemicals, Inc.
TER Chemicals, a leading distributor and retailer of specialty chemicals and a division of German-based TER Group, has announced the acquisition of Trexan Chemicals, Inc., a chemical distribution...more »
Key Words: ter chemicals usa germany - 2 Apr 2020 - Azelis strengthens its position on the Chinese personal care market with the acquisition of CosBond
Azelis has announced that it acquired 100% of the share capital of CosBond, a Chinese specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company has offices...more »
Key Words: azelis china personal - 1 Apr 2020 - New CEO for Swiss-headquartered, Dolder Group
After a quarter-century at the helm of the Dolder Group ("DOLDER"), Dr. Matthys Dolder has handed the company's operations management over to Bruno Crippa as the new CEO. The appointment...more »
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- 20 Mar 2020 - Bodo Möller Chemie strengthens cooperation with BASF in Africa
Bodo Möller Chemie and BASF have announced they are deepening their partnership and collaboration within Coatings and Construction segments across a number of key African markets. With...more »
Key Words: bodo africa - 13 Mar 2020 - North American specialty chemicals distributor, LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC Acquires Dien, Inc.
LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC has announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Dien, Inc., a leading specialty chemical and ingredients distributor based in Dallas, TX. Dien's management...more »
Key Words: LeBaronBrown charkit usa - 5 Mar 2020 - KRAHN Chemie appointed authorized distributor for Jayflex® plasticizers for ExxonMobil Chemical in Spain
ExxonMobil Chemical has appointed the KRAHN Chemie Group as authorized distributor in Spain for its Jayflex® plasticizers DINP, DIDP, DIUP, DTDP and MB10. This is a further expansion of...more »
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- 10 Feb 2020 - German-based HSH Chemie Group expands activities in the Baltics
HSH Chemie has announced the founding of a new subsidiary in Riga (Latvia). The move follows on from the establishment of a representative office 3 years ago and the formation of a new Latvian...more »
Key Words: HSH Chemie latvia baltics - 5 Feb 2020 - Omya and Idwala establishes a JV in South Africa for the distribution of Calcium Carbonate and Specialty Chemicals
Omya International AG and Idwala Industrial Holdings Ltd. have formed a joint venture in South Africa, "Omya Idwala SA", offering a one-stop-shop experience for their customers and principals....more »
Key Words: omya africa - 3 Feb 2020 - OQEMA Group acquires Danish solvent distributor, Chemark ApS
The OQEMA Group has taken over the Danish chemical distributor Chemark ApS. The company, which focuses on solvents, has been active in the Nordic distribution market for around 20 years and...more »
Key Words: oqema denamrk nordic - 3 Feb 2020 - Azelis strengthens its market presence in India with the acquisition of S. Zhaveri Pharmakem's distribution business
Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has announced it is to acquire 100% of the distribution and Indent business of S. Zhaveri Pharmakem Pvt. Ltd. ("S....more »
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- 23 Jan 2020 - Strategic realignment in Central and Eastern Europe for HSH Chemie and TER Chemical
After many years of cooperation in partnership, the shareholders of HSH Chemie GmbH have decided to restructure their shareholdings in the course of a reassessment of their respective strategic...more »
Key Words: ter chemicals hsh chemie germany europ - 20 Jan 2020 - KRAHN Chemie acquires Greek distributor InterActive
KRAHN Chemie GmbH has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in InterActive S.A., headquartered in Athens, Greece. The deal represents a strategic acquisition for KRAHN Chemie and...more »
Key Words: krahn greece - 17 Jan 2020 - IMCD completes the acquisition of Israeli based Zifroni Chemical Suppliers Ltd
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of the Israeli distributor Zifroni Chemical Suppliers...more »
Key Words: imcd israel pharma - 9 Jan 2020 - KRAHN Chemie signs distribution agreement for eco-friendly binders from Ecoat
The KRAHN Chemie Group has signed a distribution agreement with the French company Ecoat SAS which develops bio-based and water-based binders for the coatings industry. The cooperation effective...more »
Key Words: krahn ecoat germany austria netherlands - 6 Jan 2020 - Caldic acquires Malaysian specialty chemicals distributor DCM Asia
Caldic B.V. has announced the acquisition of DCM Asia, a prominent distributor of specialty chemicals in Malaysia. The agreement underlines Caldic's ambition to become a leading specialty chemicals...more »
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