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 2012 Chemagility Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT 60 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=222 Univar Inc. has announced it has completed the acquisition of Quimicompuestos, a leading distributor of commodity chemicals in Mexico. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Quimicompuestos has strong relationships with over 50 key suppliers, and delivers… Thu, 16 May 2013 17:28:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=222#1 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=221 The Biesterfeld Group, Hamburg continued its positive business development in 2012, despite the continuing volatile business environment, with worldwide sales of €996m, up from €963M in 2011, and EBIT increasing by 5.4% to €29.7m in 2012. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:32:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=221#2 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=220 The IMCD Group has announced the opening of an office in Bangkok, Thailand as part of its continued expansion in the region. IMCD has significantly strengthened its presence in Asia-Pacific over the last couple of years and is now active in eight Asian countries in the region (Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and now Thailand) generating an annual turnover of EUR 270 million. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:11:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=220#3 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=219 The Barentz Group has announced it has acquired an undisclosed equity stake in UK-based specialty distributor, NK Chemicals (NKC) Europe Ltd with the aim of strengthening its activities in the Europe and the USA. NKC was formed in 1999, initially to develop sales of lanolin products from NK Chemicals Pte Ltd, but has signifcantly developed its portfolio of products for the personal-care and pharmaceutical industries in recent years. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:37:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=219#4 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=215 Melrob has successfully completed the acquisition of Grove Nutrition Limited. Established in 2007, Grove is a specialist re-packaging and formulating company supplying nutritional supplements conforming to GMP, ISO 9001 and HACCP standards. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:52:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=215#5 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=222 Alsiano has acquired the Swedish distributor Interplast AB, a supplier of polymers and addtives to the Nordic region and Baltic States. Interplast AB was founded in 1982 but has struggled to maintain reveues in recent years because of the financial crisis in 2008 and the loss of a major Principal. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:31:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=222#6 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=214 Brenntag has agreed to acquire the assets of Lubrication Services, LLC (LSi), one of North America’s leading multi-regional distributors of lubricants and chemicals. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and serves the Oil & Gas industry through a network of facilities in six states that cover many of the US shale gas areas. The acquisition is subject to contractually agreed closing conditions. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:02:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=214#7 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=213 The IMCD Group B.V. has acquired Indchem International, an established player in the pharmaceutical ingredients market in India. The business of Mumbai-based Indchem has already been fully integrated into IMCD India and all key personnel have transferred to IMCD. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:43:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=213#8 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=212 Krahn Chemie has significantly expanded its market position in the distribution of speciality chemicals with the acquisition of ICH Benelux BV and its subsidiaries in Germany (Technoplan Farbtechnik GmbH & Co. KG) and Poland (ICH Poland SP. Z.o.o). Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:42:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=212#9 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=210 The BRCS Group (Barentz Ravago Chemical Specialist SA), a jv formed between Barentz and Ravago at the end of 2011, has made its first acquisition with the purchase of Chemres Gmbh, a specialist distributor of acids &alkalis, solvents and industrial chemicals operating in the Austrian market. Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:27:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=210#10 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=217 Omni-Chem 136, LLC North America’s largest alliance of regional independent chemical distributors with 15 members has announced that Campi y Jové S.A., Spain has joined the alliance effective February 1, 2013. Sat, 2 Feb 2013 09:43:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=217#11 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=211 The globally active specialty chemicals company Bodo Möller Chemie has started 2013 in good shape after reporting a 30% growth in revenues in 2012 with sales increasing to €54 million compared to €42 million in 2011. The company’s results were boosted by strong growth in the adhesives sector where the company signifcantly outperformed the forecast industry growth rates of around 3% p.a. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:37:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=211#12 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=216 German headquartered speciality distributor, Velox Gmbh has announced the formation of a joint venture with its Chinese partner Shanghai Brightfield Co. Ltd. The joint venture is called Velox China Ltd and is based in Shanghai. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 09:18:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=216#13 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=209 Ricardo Molina S.A.U has been unveiled as a new company member for the LEL European Distributor Alliance providing distributor sales in Spain and Portugal. Jorge Grande, CEO, and, Gemma Molina, Chairman, of Ricardo Molina S.A.U., Barcelona, are excited to be part of a growing force in pan-European distribution Fri, 1 Feb 2013 00:01:01 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=209#14 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=207 Campi y Jové, S.A has incorporated a subsidiary, Campi y Jové KIMYA in Istanbul to operate in Turkey. The new company will specialise in the supply of raw materials and specialty chemcials for the coatings, construction, plastics, household products as well as the personal care and cosmetics market sectors. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:42:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=207#15 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=206 The IMCD Group, a leading speciality chemicals and food ingredients company, has successfully acquired 100% of the shares of Chemimpo South Africa (Pty) Ltd. through its subsidiary, IMCD South Africa. Integration of the two companies in South Africa will take place through the course of 2013 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:25:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=206#16 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=205 Pan-European, specialty chemicals distribution alliance Pluschem, founded in February 2000 as a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), have announced changes to their geographical network and member structure effective 1st January 2013. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:46:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=205#17 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=208 Nexeo Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Nexeo Solutions Holdings, LLC, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Braskem S.A., to acquire all shares of iQ Soluções & Quimica S.A., also known as quantiQ, the largest chemical and petrochemical distributor in Brazil. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:53:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=208#18 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=204 German chemical distributor, Stockmeier Holding has made a binding offer to acquire Kruse Holding (Balve, Germany) and its subsidiaries. Kruse filed for bankruptcy on 8 January 2013. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of January and, as a result Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:56:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=204#19 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=203 Biesterfeld AG has acquired all shares of Küttner GmbH, Römerberg/Speyer, Germany with immediate effect. This transaction, which is still subject to regulatory approval, will expand Biesterfeld Plastic’s presence in the thermoplastic elastomers, rubber and rubber chemicals markets. Tue, 8 Jan 2013 10:01:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=203#20