Chemical Distributor News 2021
July 2021
- 20 Jul 2021 - Azelis diversifies its presence in France and EMEA through the acquisition of Quimdis
Azelis, a leading distributor in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has acquired Quimdis, a leading French distributor of ingredients for nutraceuticals, flavors & fragrances,...more »
Key Words: azelis life sciences france emea - 16 Jul 2021 - IMCD México strengthens its presence in industrial markets with the acquisition of Maquimex
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that IMCD México has signed an agreement to acquire the speciality chemicals distributor Materias Químicas...more »
Key Words: imcd mexico - 14 Jul 2021 - Azelis strengthens South Korean presence through the acquisition of Coseal
Azelis has announced that it has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in Coseal in South Korea. Coseal is renowned for its specialist distribution, repackaging and blending of agricultural/horticultural...more »
Key Words: azelis korea agriculture - 1 Jul 2021 - Azelis diversifies presence in South Korea through the acquisition of food ingredient distributor MH
Azelis has announced that it has acquired MH in South Korea, a reputable local distributor in the food ingredients market. Azelis' already strong presence in the personal care market will be...more »
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- 26 Jun 2021 - Brenntag acquires JM Swank and creates leading food ingredients distributor in North America
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has purchased US-located Storm Chaser Holding Corporation ("JM Swank") from Platinum...more »
Key Words: brenntag food usa - 2 Jun 2021 - IMCD China expands its presence with the acquisition of Shanghai Yuanhe Chemicals
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced the acquisition of Shanghai Yuanhe Chemicals Co., Ltd. ("Yuanhe"), a specialty...more »
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- 27 May 2021 - IXOM finalises the acquisition of Australian Botanical Products
Ixom Operations Pty Ltd (IXOM) has succesfully finalised the acquisition of Australian Botanical Products (ABP), the market leader in supply of essential oils in Australia and New Zealand, with...more »
Key Words: Ixom australia life sciences - 25 May 2021 - HARKE Pharma expand their cooperation in Eastern Europe with Boai NKY
HARKE Pharma is glad to announce the expansion of its distribution partnership through Eastern Europe with BOAI NKY, China's largest PVP and PVPP manufacturer. After a successful cooperation...more »
Key Words: harke cee russia - 19 May 2021 - IMCD expands in Central America, Peru, and the Caribbean with the acquisition of Andes Chemical Corp
IMCD N.V., a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, have announced they have acquired Miami headquartered, Andes Chemical Corp. The acquisition marks IMCD's debut...more »
Key Words: imcd peru Colombia caribbean central america - 14 May 2021 - IMCD Colombia expands into new markets through the acquisition of Siliconas y Químicos
IMCD N.V., a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, have announced that their subsidiary IMCD Colombia have acquired the Colombian speciality distributor, Siliconas...more »
Key Words: imcd colombia latam - 5 May 2021 - Leading French specialty ingredients distributor, Lavollée SA purchases SVPC
One week after having been awarded the ECOVADIS Platinum medal, LAVOLLEE has acquired the French distributor SVPC (Société Versaillaise de Produits Chimiques). SVPC operates both in France (SVPC)...more »
Key Words: lavollee france - 5 May 2021 - Azelis to enter flavors and fragrances market in the US with the acquisition of Vigon International
Azelis is to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Vigon International, Inc., a leading US specialty distributor and manufacturer of ingredients for the flavors, fragrances, and cosmetics...more »
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- 30 Apr 2021 - DKSH acquires SACOA in Australia, further expanding its Performance Materials business
DKSH has acquired 100% of Australian agrochemicals distributor and blender SACOA, further expanding its Performance Materials business in Asia Pacific. The own-brand acquisition is in line with...more »
Key Words: DKSH australia agriculture - 27 Apr 2021 - The Lavollée Group gains a Platinum EcoVadis medal for its CSR policy
The Lavollée Group (Lavollée SAS, Firmalis SAS and SIPA A. CH. BERTIER SARL) has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal and joined the small group of European distributors of chemicals, mineral...more »
Key Words: lavollee france - 20 Apr 2021 - IMPAG Group expands business with the acquisition of Innovafood
The IMPAG Group, with headquarters in Zurich and companies in Switzerland, Germany, France, Poland and Austria, specializes in the distribution of raw materials and semi-finished products for...more »
Key Words: impag spain - 15 Apr 2021 - Azelis expands its agrochemicals and home care business in India
Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire the distribution assets of the Indian companies Spectrum Chemicals and Nortons Exim Private Limited ("Spectrum"). Both companies are owned by...more »
Key Words: azelis india asia - 1 Apr 2021 - GDP Companies acquires European thermoplastics distributor, Distrupol from Univar
GPD Companies, Inc (GPD), an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC (One Rock), has completed the acquisition of Distrupol, a leading European distributor of thermoplastics to the polymer...more »
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- 24 Mar 2021 - HARKE GROUP and Armor Pharma announce new distribution partnership in Austria and Hungary
The HARKE GROUP and Armor Pharma, a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceutical grade lactose, have announced a new the distribution partnership for ARMOR PHARMA's excipients in Austria...more »
Key Words: harke austria hungary - 10 Mar 2021 - Chemical distributor OQEMA expands its network with acquisition of Proquibasa
The OQEMA Group has taken over the Spanish chemical distributor, Proquibasa S.A. extending the Group's reach to the Iberian peninsula and North Africa. The company, which focuses on the CASE;...more »
Key Words: OQEMA spain europe - 9 Mar 2021 - IMCD to divest its Nutri Granulations Business to J.M. Huber Corporation
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has reached an agreement to sell its Nutri Granulations manufacturing asset and associated business to Huber Engineered...more »
Key Words: imcd usa - 4 Mar 2021 - Maroon Group LLC has acquired the distribution business of The Cary Company
Maroon Group LLC, recently acquired by Barentz International, has acquired the raw materials and specialty chemicals distribution business of The Cary Company, a specialty distributor into the...more »
Key Words: maroon barentz usa - 1 Mar 2021 - Bodo Möller Chemie opens new branch in Romania
The Offenbach-based specialty chemicals company, Bodo Möller Chemie is further expanding its operations in eastern Europe with a the opening of a new branch in Bucharest to serve Romania, Bulgaria...more »
Key Words: Bodo Möller romania bulgaria and moldova - 1 Mar 2021 - Ravago Group reaches agreement with Grupo Indukern to acquire its chemical distribution business, Indukern
The Ravago Group has reached an agreement with the Indukern Group for the sale of Indukern. Indukern is a distributor of additives for animal nutrition and health, ingredients for food, flavourings...more »
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- 23 Feb 2021 - Barentz acquires a majority stake in the Noack Group
Barentz International, a leading global life science distributor, has expanded its activities in the Central East European region with the acquisition of a majority stake in the Noack Group,...more »
Key Words: barentz europe cee region - 16 Feb 2021 - KRAHN Chemie strengthens its European presence by acquiring distrbutors in Sweden, Great Britain and Spain
The KRAHN Chemie Group, which is part of the globally operating Otto Krahn Group, has acquired majority stakes in six companies from Jollis AB & Partners. The deal extends KRAHN Chemie's footprint...more »
Key Words: krahn sweden uk spain - 1 Feb 2021 - JNS-SmithChem buys southeast US specialty chemicals distributor, CheMarCo
JNS-SmithChem LLC, a full-line distributor of specialty chemicals and additives, has acquired CheMarCo Inc., a specialty regional distributor based in Greenville, SC. The acquisition will significantly...more »
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- 28 Jan 2021 - Brenntag expands its food & nutrition business in China
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% Zhongbai Xingye Food Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd ("Zhongbai Xingye"), a distributor of specialty food ingredients, in two...more »
Key Words: brenntag china food - 26 Jan 2021 - Brenntag strengthens its water treatment business in the UK with acquisition of ICL Packed
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has announced the acquisition of ICL Packed Ltd., a subsidiary of Industrial Chemical Ltd. (ICL)....more »
Key Words: brenntag uk wat treatment - 18 Jan 2021 - Azelis Italy enters into friction market segment with the acquisition of CAME
Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Came Chemical Mineral and Engineering S.r.l. ("CAME") in Italy. CAME...more »
Key Words: azelis italy - 12 Jan 2021 - Azelis enters the Philippines through the acquisition of Assi Primera Kimika Inc. and Phil-Asiatic Supply & Services Inc.
Azelis has expanded its coverage to the Philippines, as well as increasing its footprint in South East Asia, through the acquisition of the majority shares of Assi Primera Kimika Inc. (APKI)...more »
Key Words: azelis Philippines asia - 11 Jan 2021 - German-headquartered specialty chemicals distributor, VMP Chemiekontor acquires Quaan GmbH
VMP Chemiekontor has taken over chemicals company Quaan effective from the beginning of the new year. Quaan is a Hamburg-based, owner-managed commercial business which was founded in 2009 and...more »
Key Words: VMP germany case - 7 Jan 2021 - Leading N.American specialty chemicals distributor, LBB Specialties LLC acquires Custom Chemical Services, Inc.
North American specialty chemical distributor, LBB Specialties LLC ("LBB Specialties") has acquired a majority interest in Custom Chemical Services, Inc. ("CCS"), a strong regional specialty...more »
Key Words: LBB Specialties usa - 7 Jan 2021 - Private investment firm, SK Capital acquires a majority stake in U.S. distributor, Tilley Chemical
Tilley Chemical Company, Inc., a leading U.S. regional distributor and value-added service provider of specialty chemicals and lubricants, have announced that funds advised by SK Capital Partners,...more »
Key Words: tilley usa - 5 Jan 2021 - Azelis boosts its presence in Vietnam through the acquisition of a majority stakes in MKVN and Viet Chemicals
Azelis has acquired a majority shareholding in both MKVN Chemicals Co., Ltd. (MKVN Co., Ltd.) and Viet Chemicals trading and Service Company Ltd. (Viet Chemi Co., Ltd) through their parent company...more »
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