September 2 2025, David R Brown
DKSH Performance Materials expands its personal Ccre business by acquiring Aston Chemicals
DKSH has acquired 100% of the shares of Aston Chemicals Ltd, a specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor for the personal care industry, operating in the UK and Poland. Through this acquisition, DKSH Performance Materials expands its footprint in Europe, adding 38 specialists focused on the personal care industry as well as gaining additional formulation expertise to deliver more tailored, high-performance solutions to its customers.
The acquisition of Aston Chemicals significantly enhances our product offering and strengthens our technical and formulation expertise
Thomas Sul and Natale Capri
Co-Heads Business Unit Performance Materials at DKSH
Founded in 1990, Aston Chemicals is headquartered near London and is a leading pure play personal care ingredients distributor in the UK with a branch in Poland focusing on sun care, hair care, skin care, and colour cosmetics, supported by a large, well-diversified product offering. The company's highly experienced sales team is also backed by a dedicated formulation laboratory in the UK. The addition of Aston Chemical's high-quality product range is expected to open new opportunities for DKSH across the European personal care industry. In 2024, Aston Chemicals generated annual revenues of around CHF 20 million. DKSH will fully integrate the company into its existing operations.
Louis Moulin, CEO of Aston Chemicals, mentioned: “Joining DKSH is an exciting next chapter for Aston Chemicals and our team. We are proud of what we have built over the past decades and look forward to combining our expertise with DKSH's global platform to drive future success together.”
Thomas Sul and Natale Capri, Co-Heads Business Unit Performance Materials at DKSH, jointly added: “The acquisition of Aston Chemicals significantly enhances our product offering and strengthens our technical and formulation expertise, supporting our continued growth in the UK and Poland. We are pleased to welcome the team and look forward to building long-term success together.”
About DKSH Performance Materials
DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 58 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, DKSH creates cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,720 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.4 billion in 2024. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.
Source(s): DKSH Press Release
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