http://www.chemagility.com/ Chemagility.com the chemical distribution-focused search engine and directory providing a comprehensive listing of chemical distributors, traders and agents from around the world. en-us Copyright 2011 Chemagility Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 05 May 2011 09:02:00 GMT 60 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=149 Omya Distribution LLC have announced that they have acquired Durr Marketing Associates and Azalea Color Company. Durr Marketing Associates and Azalea Color Company are leading chemical distributors in the eastern United States for specialty chemicals sold to the plastics, paints and coatings, and construction industries. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:45:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=149#1 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=148 With the shift in chemical manufacturing to sites in Asia, particularly China, many of the world’s major chemicals companies either source from or has operations in the region. This means more samples are now being sent overseas but unfortunately, too many samples coming out of China are being shipped under false pretences and that has potentially dangerous consequences, according to Bruce Percy, Commercial Director of SampleRite, a global sample management service company. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:45:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=148#2 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=150 Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH has been appointed by New Phase Technologies as their exclusive distributor for their specialty polymers for personal care, color cosmetics, antiperspirants and deodorants as well as sun and hair care products. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie will distribute for New Phase Technologies’ in Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine and Turkey. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 15:27:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=150#3 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=146 Brenntag have announced the acquisition of Amco Internacional S.A. de C.V., a specialty chemical distributor headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Amco has nearly 30 years of experience in the highly specialized distribution of aroma chemicals, essential oils and food ingredients. Brenntag will benefit from the strong relationships Amco has built with customers and suppliers not just in Mexico, but with Amco’s multinational customers in other countries in Latin-America. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:48:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=146#4 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=143 Barentz Europe has acquired UK based Forum Products Ltd. The acquisition will significantly expand Barentz’ presence in the UK and further add to their position in life science related markets such as pharmaceutical, food and animal nutrition. This move fits with Barentz’ stated objective of becoming a pan-European leader in the distribution of specialty ingredients. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:31:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=143#5 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=144 As part of its plan for strategic growth, Bodo Möller Chemie Group has established a branch in South-Africa by taking over the sales activities of its partner DOW Automotive Systems in the region. This is the first affiliate the company has created outside of Europe and, as such, represents a sigificant step in the Group’s development. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:15:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=144#6 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=145 IMCD has acquired the business of Mumbai-based Mata Polymers Pvt Ltd, an established player in the silicone, textile and construction markets in India. The business has been fully integrated into IMCD India and the deal further strengthens the Group’s expansion strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:26:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=145#7 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=142 Omya AG and PT United Chemicals Inter Aneka have announced that they have entered into a joint venture agreement to tap into the rapidly developing specialty chemical distribution market in Indonesia and Asia-Pacific. The name of this new jv company has yet to be finalised. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:12:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=142#8 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=141 Barentz Europe B.V. is to acquire a controlling stake in REWE Food Ingredients (RFI), Germany by the January 1st 2012. The move is expected to help help strengthen the visibility of both organizations in Europe and Asia and offer a solid basis for further growth. Wed, 7 Dec 2011 15:39:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=141#9 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=140 The IMCD Group B.V. has announced that IMCD Italia S.p.a. has signed an agreement with Organotec S.r.l. to acquire their fine chemicals distribution business in Italy. Organotec will be fully integrated into IMCD Italia beginning January 2012. Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:45:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=140#10 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=138 IMCD has strengthened its position in Asia-Pacific with the acquisition of Infineum Australia Pty Ltd (IAPL). The deal advances IMCD’s growth strategy and further strengthens the existing IMCD-Infineum relationship in Iberia and North Africa. Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:37:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=138#11 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=135 The Ravago Group (Belgium) and Barentz Europe B.V. (Netherlands) are to combine their chemical distribution activities in a new 50/50 joint venture company, Barentz Ravago Chemical Specialist SA. The new company will become operational as of 1 January 2012 and aims to become one of the leading chemical speciality distributors in Europe. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:24:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=135#12 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=136 The IMCD Group, a leading global speciality chemicals and food ingredients distributor, has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Singapore and the appointment of Mr. Albert Stevens as Vice President Asia. This step is a further formalisation of the Group’s strong focus on Asia-Pacific and strategy to strengthen its position in this region. Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=136#13 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=139 The Orkila Group has established a new affiliate, Orkilla East Africa Ltd. Located in Nairobi, the industrial heart of Kenya, the company will responsible for developing Orkila’s interests in Kenya and the neighbouring countries of Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda. The move follows raidly on from the creation of Orkila Tunise earlier in the year and Orkila Senegal SA in 2010. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:34:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=139#14 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=147 Crest Chemicals, a jv between Brenntag and AECI in South Africa, has acquired certain assets of WK Croxton, an importer of caustic soda into South Africa. Separately, Crest Chemicals has also acquired a 64% stake in Protank, which operates bulk liquid storage facilities in the port of Durban. The combined value of the deals is about €12 million. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:56:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=147#15 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=137 DKSH’s Performance Materials Business Unit, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, is further investing in its personal care business in Asia as well as appointing a new Head of Personal Care for India, underlining the company’s expansion plans in the country. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:22:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=137#16 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=134 Melrob Japan has successfully completed the integration of Chemiplus Corporation; the distribution activities of both companies will trade as Melrob-Chemiplus Limited commencing 1st October 2011. At the same time Melrob-Chemiplus has adopted the established Group distribution model that has proven successful for both customers and suppliers. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:13:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=134#17 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=133 Chemagility believe the sale of Azelis by 3i is looking increasingly unlikely as there hasn’t been any news for a number of months now. The last news published on the sale by 3i was back in May when Reuters announced that three of the world’s leading chemicals distributors were potentially interested. Fri, 7 Oct 2011 09:13:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=133#18 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=130 The Bodo Möller Group has announced that it has established a new affiliate company in Slovakia to service customers in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company, which distributes a wide range of specialty additives and resins for coatings, adhesives and sealants, plastics, elastomers, textiles and environmental protection, is looking to further develop its business activities in Eastern Europe. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:24:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=130#19 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=129 Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH is looking to expand its specialty chemicals business in Italy with a new Joint Venture between Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH and the shareholders of Biesterfeld Polybass S.p.A. The new company, Biesterfeld Polychem S.r.l, will distribute specialty chemicals in the areas of pharmaceuticals, organic synthesis, plasticisers, antioxidants and flame retardants. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:47:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=129#20