Chemical Distributor News 2023
November 2023
- 13 Nov 2023 - IMCD India to acquire two business lines from CJ Shah & Company
IMCD N.V., a global leading distribution partner, and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that IMCD India has signed an agreement to acquire two business lines...more »
Key Words: IMCD India Asia-Pacific - 9 Nov 2023 - Azelis strengthens its footprint in the agricultural and horticultural markets with the acquisition of Agspec Australia
Azelis, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, is to acquire 100% of the shares of Agspec Australia Pty Ltd, a distributor of crop nutrition, crop...more »
Key Words: Azelis Australia Agriculture - 9 Nov 2023 - Eigenmann & Veronelli acquires Italian food ingredient supplier, B&C S.p.A.
Italian-headquartered Eigenmann & Veronelli, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, have acquired B&C S.p.A., a custom producer and distributor of specialty ingredients...more »
Key Words: Eigenmann & Veronelli Italy Food - 7 Nov 2023 - H.I.G. Capital owned Formerra completes the acquisition of Mexican distrbutor, Suministro
Formerra, a global distributor of engineering thermoplastics, additives and other specialty polymers, have announced the acquisition of Suministro de Especialidades, a value-added distributor...more »
Key Words: Formerra Mexico Polymer - 3 Nov 2023 - Gemspring portfolio company, Shrieve Chemical acquires US industrial chemicals distributor, Gilbert & Jones
US-based Shrieve Chemical Company, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a leading, value-added chemicals distributor, has announced the acquisition of Gilbert & Jones, a premiere distributor...more »
Key Words: Shrieve USA Industrial - 2 Nov 2023 - Brenntag acquires OWI Chlor Alkali, one of the largest independent distributors of caustic soda in North America
Brenntag [ISIN DE000A1DAHH0], the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has acquired OWI Chlor Alkali (Old World Specialty Chemicals, LLC, and Old World Logistics,...more »
Key Words: Brenntag N.America October 2023
- 23 Oct 2023 - Azelis reinforces its footprint in the EMEA flavors & fragrances market with the acquisition of BLH
Azelis, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has acquired 100% of the shares of BLH SAS (“BLH”), a well-known distributor of flavors & fragrances...more »
Key Words: Azelis France Life Sciences September 2023
- 27 Sep 2023 - IMCD Korea enhances growth momentum in the coatings and construction market with the acquisition of Needfill
IMCD N.V. ("IMCD"), a global leading distribution partner, formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has annouced the signing of an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares...more »
Key Words: IMCD Korea Advanced Materials Asia - 25 Sep 2023 - Barentz to acquire API and ingredients distributor, Unijaya in Indonesia
Barentz International, a leading global life science and specialty performance ingredients distributor, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the pharmaceutical and human nutrition...more »
Key Words: Barentz Indonesia Life Sciences - 20 Sep 2023 - Brenntag Specialties to acquire Colony Gums, strengthening Life Science portfolio in North America
Brenntag [ISIN DE000A1DAHH0], the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, are to acquire Colony Gums, Inc., a US-based manufacturer of stabilizer blends and a blending services...more »
Key Words: Brenntag USA Life Sciences - 12 Sep 2023 - Safic-Alcan further strengthens its presence in Southern Africa with the addition of Southern Chemicals
Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, have acquired 100% of Southern Chemicals (Pty) Ltd., a leading specialty chemical distributor operating in the Southern...more »
Key Words: Safic-Alcan Africa - 11 Sep 2023 - Lars Wallstein of IMCD, elected as new FECC President
The General Assembly of the European Association of Chemical Distributors (Fecc) have elected Lars Wallstein (IMCD), currently Fecc Vice-President, as new President for the office term 2023-2025....more »
Key Words: FECC Europe Associations Federations - 7 Sep 2023 - Brenntag Specialties acquires the operative business of Chemgrit Group in South Africa
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announced the agreement to acquire the operating business of Chemgrit Group headquartered in...more »
Key Words: Brenntag South Africa - 5 Sep 2023 - Univar Solutions increases product portfolio and services in Eastern Canada with acquisition of FloChem Ltd
Univar Solutions Inc., a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, have acquired FloChem Ltd. and certain affiliates, an industry leader in the distribution...more »
Key Words: Univar Solutions Canada - 4 Sep 2023 - Eigenmann & Veronelli acquires IMEA Technologies to accelerate growth in the MEA region
Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A. ("E&V Group"), a leading distributor in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, have acquired 100% of IMEA Technologies FZC, a regional...more »
Key Words: Eigenmann & Veronelli UAE Middle East August 2023
- 25 Aug 2023 - Redox strengthens its health and nutrition business in Australia with the acquisition of Optigen
Redox, one of the leading distributor of chemicals and ingredients in Australia, has acquired the business of Optigen Ingredients Pty Ltd completing the transaction on the 25th of August 2023....more »
Key Words: Redox Australia Life Sciences - 24 Aug 2023 - Ravago acquires a majority stake leading N.American polymer distributor, M. Holland
Ravago Group, a leader in polymer recycling and distribution, has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in M. Holland Company and its subsidiaries, a leading international distributor...more »
Key Words: Ravago M.Holland Polymers - 24 Aug 2023 - Global distributor network, Pluschem expands reach with new South American partner
PlusChem EEIG have announced new international partnership with Morais de Castro, a diverse family owned speciality chemicals distribution company based in Salvador, Brazil. The company joins...more »
Key Words: Pluschem LATAM - 1 Aug 2023 - IMCD further strengthens its pharmaceutical offering in the Americas with the acquisition of Sachs Chemical, Inc.
IMCD N.V., a leading global distributor and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients have announced that they have signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Puerto Rico...more »
Key Words: IMCD Central America Life Sciences Pharmaceuticals July 2023
- 19 Jul 2023 - IMCD continues to build strong LATAM business with the acquisition of Chilean speciality distributor, MAPRIN
IMCD N.V., a global leading distribution partner, formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, and solutions provider, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100%...more »
Key Words: IMCD Chile LATAM Life Sciences - 17 Jul 2023 - Polymer distributor and compounder, Hromatka Group completes coverage of Italian market
The Hromatka Group has extended its European network of local distribution companies to the plastics sector in southern Italy with the acquisition of the family-owned business Sotac Tecnopolimeri...more »
Key Words: Hromatka Italy Polymer - 14 Jul 2023 - IMCD acquires O&3, an industry leading innovative natural ingredients supplier
Leading distributor and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, IMCD have acquired 90% of the shares in O&3 Limited, an industry leading supplier of speciality natural ingredients...more »
Key Words: IMCD Personal Care UK Poland USA - 13 Jul 2023 - HARKE GROUP announce collaboration with Green Bioactives for patented memory complex
Green Bioactives and HARKE GROUP are delighted to announce their partnership in the promotion of Green Bioactives' groundbreaking memory complex GBL-Memory1™. As part of this collaboration,...more »
Key Words: Harke Group CEE region - 3 Jul 2023 - Australian chemical distributor, Redox' IPO opens slightly lower on ASE debut
Australia's biggest chemicals and ingredients distributor, Redox raised A$402 million ($267.29 million) by selling its shares at A$2.55 on its IPO debut on the Australian Securities Exchange...more »
Key Words: Redox Australia - 3 Jul 2023 - Barentz acquires the Trade Assets of nutraceutical ingredients distributor Biogredia
Barentz International has acquired the trade assets of Biogredia, a Norwegian-based distributor of premium, branded functional ingredients to the European nutritional supplement & sports nutrition...more »
Key Words: Barentz Nordic UK Life Sciences June 2023
- 20 Jun 2023 - Brenntag Specialties significantly expands Life Science presence in China with acquisition of Shanghai Saifu Chemical
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced the acquisition of Shanghai Saifu Chemical Development Co., Ltd. ("Saifu"),...more »
Key Words: Brenntag China Personal Care - 16 Jun 2023 - IMCD activities in Singapore and Vietnam are poised for growth with the acquisition of Brylchem Group
IMCD N.V., a leading global distributor, formulator, and solutions provider of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the speciality distribution...more »
Key Words: IMCD Singapore Vietnam Asia - 8 Jun 2023 - Batory Foods acquires U.S. food ingredient distributor Tri-State Ingredients
Leading U.S. food and ingredients distributor Batory Foods has acquired Mason, Ohio-based Tri-State Companies, a food ingredients broker, distributor and logistics provider. Financial terms...more »
Key Words: Batory Foods USA Food - 8 Jun 2023 - Sumitomo Corporation completes acquisition of Saconix to expand sulfuric acid business in North America
Sumitomo Corporation, through Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, has completed the acquisition of sulfuric acid distributor, Saconix LLC. from U.S. private equity fund, Copperbeck Energy Partners...more »
Key Words: Sumitomo North America May 2023
- 30 May 2023 - Azelis reinforces its leadership in the Benelux with the acquisition of Sirius International
Azelis, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has acquired 100% of the shares of Sirius International, a well-established distributor of specialty...more »
Key Words: Azelis Benelux - 19 May 2023 - IMCD Malaysia acquires Euro Chemo-Pharma to accelerate growth in life science markets
IMCD N.V., a leading global distributor, formulator, and solutions provider of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the speciality distribution...more »
Key Words: IMCD Malaysia Life Sciences - 16 May 2023 - Azelis strengthens its footprint in life sciences with the acquisition of Gillco Ingredients in the USA
Azelis, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Gillco Ingredients ("Gillco"), a leading...more »
Key Words: Azelia USA Food - 15 May 2023 - HARKE GROUP's Life Sciences Division launches new partnership with Omya
International ingredient and chemical distributor, HARKE GROUP have announced a new exclusive partnership with Omya for the distribution of their advanced mineral products in Austria, Germany,...more »
Key Words: Harke Group Austria Germany Ireland UK - 5 May 2023 - IMCD enters Israeli industrial market with the acquisition of KOI Products Solutions
IMCD N.V., a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of KOI Products Solutions and Engineering Ltd ("KOI...more »
Key Words: IMCD Israel Industrial - 3 May 2023 - IMCD Colombia increases its pharmaceuticals capabilities with the acquisition of Allianz
IMCD N.V., a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Allianz Group International S.A.S. ("Allianz")....more »
Key Words: IMCD Colombia Pharmaceuticals April 2023
- 28 Apr 2023 - Grupo ADI acquires CHEMIQ a supplier of chemical specialties in Brazil
GRUPO ADI, a Spanish-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of chemical specialties, has announced the acquisition of the Brazilian company CHEMIQ, focused on the manufacture and supplying...more »
Key Words: Grupo ADI Brazil - 20 Apr 2023 - IMCD strengthens its minerals and chemicals portfolio for the coatings and paper industry with the acquisition of ACM AB
IMCD N.V., a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that its Swedish subsidiary, IMCD Sweden has acquired 100% of the share capital of ACM AB, a distributor...more »
Key Words: IMCD Nordic Industrial - 19 Apr 2023 - Solevo, a leading African distributor of specialty chemicals sold by Helios to DPI-led consortium
The Solevo Group, a leading African distribution platform for specialty chemicals, has been acquired by Development Partners International ("DPI"), an investment firm focused on Africa,...more »
Key Words: Solevo Africa - 18 Apr 2023 - Barentz acquires Metachem in Brazil, bolstering its solutions for the performance materials segment
Barentz International's Brazilian JV partner, Tovani Benzaquen, has acquired Metachem Industrial e Comercial Ltda and its associate Chemtra Comercial Importação e Exportação Ltda., one of the...more »
Key Words: Barentz Brazil Industrial - 12 Apr 2023 - Azelis expands its Latin American presence with the acquisition of Vogler in Brazil
Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has acquired a majority-stake in Vogler Ingredients Ltda., a renowned specialty...more »
Key Words: Azelis Brazil Food - 6 Apr 2023 - Caldic acquires Chemhouse Marketing and Brink Chemicals in India
Caldic have acquired Chemhouse Marketing and Brink Chemicals (‘#34;Chemhouse"), an India-based distributor of specialty and natural ingredients to the personal care industry. The activities...more »
Key Words: Caldic India personal care - 5 Apr 2023 - Formerra completes acquisition of Total Polymer Solutions
Formerra (formerly Avient Distribution), one of the leading distributors of engineering resins and polymers in North America, has acquired Total Polymer Solutions (TPS) in a deal estimated to...more »
Key Words: Formerra Ireland UK Polymer Distribution - 5 Apr 2023 - IMCD India expands its Advanced Materials footprint with the acquisition of Tradeimpex
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has annouced that IMCD India has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Tradeimpex Polymers (India) Private...more »
Key Words: IMCD India Plastics March 2023
- 22 Mar 2023 - Manuchar forms a JV Anorel (Pty) Ltd. for crop nutrition in Southern Africa
Manuchar, a leading distributor of chemicals in emerging markets with headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium, has formed a joint venture with Anorel (Pty) Ltd. to increase its footprint for crop nutrition...more »
Key Words: Manuchar South Africa Agriculture - 22 Mar 2023 - Brenntag expands its industrial chemicals footprint in South-East Asia with the acquisition of the Aik Moh Group
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced the acquisition of Aik Moh Group. The group offers a wide range of industrial...more »
Key Words: Brenntag Singapore Asia-Pacific - 14 Mar 2023 - PE firm, Apollo Global to take Univar private in USD 8.1 billion deal
Following the collapse of talks with Brenntag regarding a merger, Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) and Apollo (NYSE: APO) have announced that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo have entered...more »
Key Words: Univar PE Investment - 10 Mar 2023 - Airedale Group continues growth plan with the acquisition of McCann Chemicals
UK-based chemical specialist, Airedale Group, has acquired McCann Chemicals, including its subsidiary companies Hunter Chemicals and McCann Food and Nutrition, as part of its strategy for growth...more »
Key Words: Airedale Group UK - 3 Mar 2023 - Safic-Alcan acquires Italian ingredients distrbutor, PNP SRL
The French-headquarted, Safic-Alcan Group, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of PNP SRL, an Italian dairy and food ingredients...more »
Key Words: Safic-Alcan food Italy - 1 Mar 2023 - PlusChem announces new partnership with Niche Materials
PlusChem EEIG has announced a new partnership with Niche Materials, a leading provider of 'hard-to-find' materials. The partnership allows PlusChem to benefit from Niche Materials' expertise...more »
Key Words: Pluschem New agreement February 2023
- 28 Feb 2023 - Caldic closes the merger with Connell creating a global ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor
Caldic has announced that the transaction to merge Caldic and Asia-Pacific-based Connell has closed, enabling Caldic to position itself firmly alongside the leading global players in specialty...more »
Key Words: Caldic Connell Asia-Pacifc - 28 Feb 2023 - Safic-Alcan further strengthens its presence in the United Kingdom and acquires 4PLAS Ltd
The French-headquartered Safic-Alcan Group, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced that is has acquired 4PLAS Ltd., a distributor of engineered plastics in the UK...more »
Key Words: Safic-Alcan United Kingdom Ireland Plastics - 28 Feb 2023 - IMCD UK expands its industrial footprint with the acquisition of Orange Chemicals
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced thats its subsidiary, IMCD UK has acquired 100% of the shares of Orange Chemicals Ltd, a distributor of...more »
Key Words: IMCD UK Ireland Industrial - 16 Feb 2023 - IMCD South Africa expands its Lubricants & Energy footprint with the acquisition of CPS Oil-Tech
IMCD N.V., a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that IMCD South Africa has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of CPS Chemical Oil-Tech...more »
Key Words: IMCD South Africa Lubricants Oil & Gas - 7 Feb 2023 - Univar Solutions expands Central American presence with ChemSol acquisition
Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today...more »
Key Words: Univar Central America January 2023
- 31 Jan 2023 - Telko acquires Eltrex, a Polish chemicals distribution company
Telko Oy, a subsidiary of the Finland-headquartered Aspo PLC conglomerate, has acquired Eltrex is a Polish distributor of specialty chemicals and industrial packaging materials. The company's...more »
Key Words: Telko Poland - 27 Jan 2023 - Leading U.S. chemicals distributor, Shrieve Chemical Company acquires Texas-based, Chem One
Shrieve Chemical Company, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a leading, value-added chemicals distributor, has acquired Chem One. Based in Houston, TX, Chem One is a provider of chemicals...more »
Key Words: Shrieve USA lubricants Industrial - 24 Jan 2023 - Azelis strengthens its presence in Israel through the acquisition of Lidorr Elements
Azelis, a leading global distributor and service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Lidorr Elements,...more »
Key Words: Azelis Israel Middle East - 23 Jan 2023 - Acquisition of Integrated Chemicals Specialties by Monchy Chemicals Group
Monchy Chemicals Group B.V. (MCG) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Integrated Chemicals Specialties B.V. (ICS), a distributor of specialty chemicals, additives and process...more »
Key Words: Monchy Chemicals Benelux Germany - 23 Jan 2023 - Univar Solutions acquires leading Turkish Distributor, Kale Kimya
Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today that it has signed an agreement...more »
Key Words: Univar Turkey - 10 Jan 2023 - Azelis reinforces its footprint in the Benelux food & nutrition market with the acquisition of Smoky Light B.V.
Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has acquired 100% of the shares of Smoky Light B.V., a well-established distributor...more »
Key Words: Azelis Benelux Food - 3 Jan 2023 - Brenntag pulls out of buyout talks to acquire Univar Solutions
German chemicals distributor Brenntag has pulled out of discussions to potentially acquire US rival Univar Solutions. This most recent development has seen the company terminate the preliminary...more »
Key Words: Brenntag Univar Solutions