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, 27 Feb 2012 10:02:00 GMT 60 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=163 The Biesterfeld Group, Hamburg increased its sales by around 15% to €963M in 2011, the best performance in the Group’s 100 year plus history. EBIT rose 6% over the previous year to reach more than €28M. The positive business development of Biesterfeld in 2011 was a result of improved customer demand across all three core business divisions: Plastics, Specialty Chemicals and International. Mon, 7 May 2012 13:14:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=163#1 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=164 Melrob have announced that, effective 1st July 2012, they will be taking over the distribution of the Arizona Chemical adhesive product lines in Germany, Austria & Switzerland. Melrob will be representing Arizona’s broad portfolio of products for the adhesive industry including their hot melt polyamides, rosin and terpene resin tackifiers and dispersions. The appointment reinforces the strategic importance of the adhesives industry to Melrob. Wed, 2 May 2012 13:41:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=164#2 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=165 IMCD Malaysia has finalised an agreement to acquire the plastics and industrial chemicals distribution business of Tropichem Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. The agreement, effective June 1 2012, comprises amino & phenolic moulding compounds, speciality coatings and engineering plastics. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:12:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=165#3 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=162 Brachem Acquisition S.C.A., the major shareholder of Brenntag AG, has sold 7.0 million additional shares in Brenntag AG to institutional investors in an accelerated bookbuilding process increasing the ’free float’ from nearly 73% to 86.3%. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:38:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=162#4 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=160 With affect from the 1st January 2012, the TER GROUP has appointed exclusive distributor for Raybo Chemical Company, (Huntington, USA) for their complete portfolio of specialty additives for the coatings industry. The TER GROUP will provide sales and application support for Raybo to their customers in a number of European contries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxemburg and the Netherlands. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:36:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=160#5 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=159 Barentz have announced the appointment of a new Vice President of the company’s Chemical Division, Manfred Schade. Manfred, has more than 20 years experience in the international specialty chemicals business and will manage and lead the Barentz Chemical Division from the 1st March 2012. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:13:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=159#6 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=158 The IMCD Group has acquired all shares of Jan Dekker International, a specialty distributor of personal care and food ingredients. Headquartered in Wormerveer, the Netherlands, Jan Dekker has 64 staff and sales offices in France, Germany, Poland, UK and Spain. In addition, it the company opeartes two laboratories, one in The Netherlands and one in France. The deal is effective immediately. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:10:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=158#7 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=156 DKSH is to make an initial public offering that could raise €750M ($980M) for its shareholders and make it the first major European IPO since mid-2011. The Swiss firm, which has a strong focus on the developing Asia-Pacific region, said it was offering its shares at between 42 and 48 Swiss francs each, valuing the company at between 2.2Bn and 2.5Bn Euros. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:35:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=156#8 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=157 Nexeo Solutions have announced that they have signed an agreement to form a joint venture with the shareholders of Beijing PlasChem Trading Co. Ltd, China. Under the terms of the deal, existing supplier and customer relationships, inventory and employees of Beijing PlasChem will be transferred to the jv and Nexeo Solutions will contribute capital as well as leveraging its supplier and customer network for the benefit of the new company. Wed, 7 Mar 2012 15:54:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=157#9 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=155 Jürgen Rietschle has taken over the position of Managing Director of Bodo Möller Chemie GmbH, Germany. Together with Frank Haug (Chairman of the board) and Korinna Möller-Boxberger he makes up the Management team based Bodo Möller Chemie Group’s Head Office in Offenbach. Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:11:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=155#10 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=154 The DeWolf Companies (DeWolf Chemical, Inc. – Glenn Corporation) have announced that they have entered into an agreement to acquire Canadian specialty chemical distributor Tempo Canada Inc., headquartered in Oakville, Ontario with regional offices located in Montreal, Quebec. A March 30, 2012 transaction date is anticipated. Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:11:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=154#11 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=161 Brenntag has opened a new new head office in Mumbai, India. The new office at East Andheri, Mumbai boasts in-house food ∓ beverage and personal care technical application laboratories and adds to the company’s 6 existing offices (Baddi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurgaon, Haridwar and Hyderabad) located in all major industrial locations in India. 44 employees will initially be based at the new office Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:38:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=161#12 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=153 IMCD Group has announced the acquisition of an Italian distributor of speciality food ingredients, Nutrivis srl. The merger of the two companies, planned for May 2012, will see all employees of Milan-based Nutrivis transfer to IMCD Italia. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:16:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=153#13 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=151 Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemical distribution group has announced it has acquired Necarbo, a Dutch-based chemical distributor belonging to the PPG group. With this acquisition, Safic-Alcan has further enhanced its market position in the distribution of Coatings & Inks and Water treatment. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:27:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=151#14 http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=152 DKSH’s Performance Materials Business Unit has further strenghened its presence on the Indian subcontinent with the opening of its first sales office in Sri Lanka. This follows the opening of a new distribution center in Delhi to help boost the company’s expansion plans in the region to meet growing demands for specialty chemicals and food ingredients business. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:53:00 GMT http://www.chemagility.com/news-detail.asp?NewsID=152#15 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#16 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#17 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#18 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#19 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#20