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May 27 2021, David R Brown

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 a growing presence in Asia.

This significant acquisition by Ixom demonstrates our clear growth strategy by expanding the Life Sciences portfolio to include the high quality and calibre products of ABP

Mark Bisset
Ixom Executive Vice President Life Sciences

Expanding on Ixom's established Keith Harris fragrance & flavour manufacturing and Bronson & Jacobs distribution businesses, this acquisition will strengthen and grow Ixom's local manufacturing capabilities and open expanded customer markets through ABP’s extensive portfolio of products and customers.

Ixom Executive Vice President Life Sciences, Mark Bisset stated of the acquisition: “This significant acquisition by Ixom demonstrates our clear growth strategy by expanding the Life Sciences portfolio to include the high quality and calibre products of ABP. The combination of ABP's high quality essential oils and fragrance manufacturing capabilities combined with Ixom's Keith Harris flavours and fragrance business and well-established Bronson and Jacobs distribution business, enables Ixom to deliver a unique and differentiated market offering that focuses on providing customer solutions. ”

ABP products wholesale and retail under a range of brands including Auroma, Essential Therapeutics, Parfumis, Roonka and Sydney Essential Oil Co.

“We are thrilled to be investing in an Australian based company and building the capacity of Australian based manufacturing for the long term,” said Mr Bisset. ”

About Ixom
Ixom commenced as a standalone business in 2015, separating from Orica Australia Pty Ltd. The company was owned by Blackstone until they sold the business to the Singapore-listed Keppel Group. With more than 1,000 employees globally, Ixom is the market leader in water treatment and chemical distribution in Australia and New Zealand, with a growing presence in North and South America and Asia. Ixom has a long history of supplying chemicals for agriculture, mining, life sciences, building and construction.

Source(s): Ixom Press Release

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