Chemical Distribution News: 2015
December 2015
- 21 Dec 2015 - Brenntag to acquire German specialty polymers distributor Leis Polytechnik | Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, today has signed an agreement to acquire Leis Polytechnik polymere Werkstoffe GmbH, based in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. The company...More »
- 17 Dec 2015 - Univar acquires UK-based distributor, Polymer Technologies Ltd | Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) has announced that its wholly-owned UK subsidiary, Univar Ltd. has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Polymer Technologies Ltd., a U.K.-based developer and distributor...More »
- 12 Dec 2015 - Brenntag strengthens specialty chemicals business in Africa by acquiring polymers distributor Plastichem | Brenntag has signed a definitive agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of the specialty chemicals distributor Plastichem Pty Ltd., South Africa. The acquisition gives Brenntag a strong market...More »
- 1 Dec 2015 - IMCD reaches agreement on the acquisition of Selectchemie in Brazil | IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has announceed that is has reached agreement on the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Selectchemie...More »
November 2015
- 27 Nov 2015 - The Ter Group set to spin off its food and animal feed business into a new subsidiary, TER Ingredients | The Hamburg-based TER GROUP is set to spin off its food and animal feed business to a new, dedicated subsidiary. From 1 January 2016, the TER Ingredients GmbH & Co. KG will take over the...More »
- 24 Nov 2015 - Hawkins, Inc. expands its US specialty chemicals distribution platform with the acquisition of Stauber Performance Ingredients | Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stauber Performance Ingredients from ICV Partners II, L.P. and its other shareholders in...More »
- 18 Nov 2015 - Bodo Möller Chemie opens new branches in Hungary and the Middle East | Bodo Möller Chemie Group has further expanded its network of branches in Eastern Europe with the opening of a new office in Hungary. After opening branches in the Czech Republic and Russia...More »
- 16 Nov 2015 - IMCD launches its first lubricants laboratory in Paris, France | IMCD N.V. has opened its first, purpose-built laboratory for its Lubricants Business Group in Paris, France. The primary function of the laboratory will be to provide a better understanding...More »
- 9 Nov 2015 - Overlack Group buys UK-based specialty chemicals distributor Landsdowne Chemicals PLC | The UK-based speciality chemicals distributor Landsdowne Chemicals PLC has been acquired by the Overlack Group headquartered in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Under the terms of the deal, Overlack...More »
- 6 Nov 2015 - Management change at KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux | Cristian Groenewegen has joined KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux as managing director effective from November 1, 2015. Cristian Groenewegen comes to KRAHN CHEMIE after more than 4 years as Sales Manager...More »
- 5 Nov 2015 - Brenntag enters into agreements to acquire two leading US lubricants distributors | Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has announced an expansion of its lubricants business in North America by signing agreements to acquire two leading distributors:...More »
- 3 Nov 2015 - Barentz International expands its US business by acquiring a stake in AmTech Ingredients | Barentz International have acquired a 50% stake in US-based AmTech Ingredients LLC, a leading producer and supplier of powdered specialty food ingredients. For Barentz International, the strategic...More »
- 3 Nov 2015 - Univar acquires active pharmaceutical ingredients distributor, Arrow Chemical, Inc. | Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Univar USA Inc., has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Arrow Chemical, Inc., an importer and distributor of active...More »
- 2 Nov 2015 - TPG reportedly exploring sale or IPO for leading chemical distributor Nexeo Solutions | Reuters has reported that private equity investment company TPG Capital Management LP is exploring a sale or initial public offering of Nexeo Solutions LLC, hoping a deal would value the U.S....More »
October 2015
- 23 Oct 2015 - Edgewater Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in U.S. distributor & custom blender, ChemQuest Chemicals | Edgewater Capital Partners, L.P. and Mr. Clayton Pace have acquired a majority stake in ChemQuest Chemicals, LLC. Mr. Pace will become the new CEO of ChemQuest. Lewis Talbert, the previous owner...More »
- 21 Oct 2015 - Overlack AG strengthens operations with the acquistion of industrial chemical distributor, K.H. Klink | Overlack AG has announced that it is to take over the Stuttgart-based industrial chemical distributor, K.H. Klink Chemierohstoffe GmbH (Klink Group). The deal is the first since Overlack obtained...More »
- 19 Oct 2015 - Azelis significantly expands its North American business with the acquisition of the KODA Distribution Group | Azelis have announced that they have signed a binding agreement to acquire the US-based KODA Distribution Group (KDG) which will significantly enhance their position as a leading global specialty...More »
- 16 Oct 2015 - ORKILA forges new partnership with Firmenich for liquid and powder flavours distribution | Swiss-based Firmenich SA, the world's largest privately-owned company in the fragrance and flavour industry, has appointed ORKILA as an exclusive distributor for its collection of liquid and...More »
- 14 Oct 2015 - Chemagility introduces new range of market reports about chemical distributors | Chemagility, publisher of the World Chemical Distributor Directory, has announced the introduction of a new range of market reports on chemical distributors and the global chemical distribution...More »
September 2015
- 24 Sep 2015 - Caldic expands its food and specialty chemicals footprint in Scandinavia with the acquisition of the R2 Group A/S | International distributor and producer of food ingredients and chemicals, Caldic B.V. has completed the acquisition of the Danish-based, R2 Group A/S, an independent player offering food ingredients...More »
- 21 Sep 2015 - Brenntag strengthens its industrial chemicals distribution business across Asia Pacific | Brenntag has annouced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the TAT Group, a Singapore based distributor of industrial chemicals, from SHS Holdings. The TAT Group supplies a broad product...More »
- 15 Sep 2015 - Brenntag to acquire Turkish specialty chemicals distributor, Parkoteks Kimya | Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire Parkoteks Kimya San., Turkey. The Istanbul based distribution company offers a wide range of specialty...More »
- 14 Sep 2015 - Barentz International acquires New Skyport, a leading food ingredients distributor in China | Barentz, a leading international distributor of ingredients to the life sciences sector, believes the acquisition of New Skyport in China is a logical step in the expansion of the Barentz Group....More »
- 9 Sep 2015 - Azelis expands in to North Africa with the formation of a new subsidiary in Morocco | Azelis has founded its first subsidiary in Africa, Azelis Morocco. Located in Casablanca, the investment in Morocco forms part of Azelis' strategy to target countries with high growth potential....More »
- 8 Sep 2015 - IMCD opens office in Vietnam as it continues to expand its network in Asia-Pacific | IMCD N.V., a leading speciality chemicals and food ingredients distributor, has opened an office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Vietnam joins IMCD's expanding network of active countries within...More »
- 3 Sep 2015 - Velox extends its European distribution partnership with Avintiv's nowwoven products | VELOX, a European leader in the marketing and distribution of raw material specialities for the plastics, composites and coatings industries, has enhanced its partnership with AVINTIV (formerly...More »
- 1 Sep 2015 - TER Chemicals Distribution Group forms Italian subsidiary, TER Italia S.r.l. | The TER Chemicals Distribution Group has announced that its Italian specialty chemicals business has been transferred into a newly created subsidiary, TER Italia S.r.l., effective September...More »
August 2015
- 28 Aug 2015 - Lehvoss Group acquires Gee Lawson Holdings, a specialist distributor of ingredients into the life science sectors | LEHVOSS UK Limited, the UK subsidiary of Lehmann&Voss&Co., has announced the acquisition of Gee Lawson Holdings Limited. The acquisition strengthens the LEHVOSS Groups portfolio to the...More »
- 11 Aug 2015 - Brenntag acquires a majority stake in Trychem (Dubai) to build their market position in the Middle East | Brenntag has strengthened its market position in the Middle East through the acquisition of a 51% stake in chemical distributor Trychem FZE based in Dubai, United Arabic Emirates (UAE). Trychem...More »
- 5 Aug 2015 - Leading USA specialty chemicals distributor, Koda Distribution possibly up for sale | Boston-based Audax Private Equity is believed to be looking to sell its portfolio company, Koda Distribution Group, according to to a number of industry sources. Audax is reportedly seeking...More »
- 4 Aug 2015 - US Maroon Group buys specialty chemicals distributor DB Becker | US specialty chemicals distributor Maroon Group LLC has acquired D.B. Becker Co., Inc., an East Coast, USA distributor of specialty chemicals based in Clinton, New Jersey, for an undisclosed...More »
- 3 Aug 2015 - Safic-Alcan acquires the distribution business of Chimsnab BG, a leading chemicals distributor in Bulgaria | Safic-Alcan, a leading specialty chemicals distributor in Europe, has announced that it has acquired the distribution business of Chimsnab BG, a significant player in chemical distribution in...More »
July 2015
- 31 Jul 2015 - Safic-Alcan strengthens its position in the USA with the acquisition of ChemSpec, Ltd | Safic-Alcan, a leading specialty chemicals distributor, has acquired a 75% majority stake in ChemSpec, Ltd., a US distributor focused on rubber and adhesives industries, based in Akron (Ohio,...More »
- 21 Jul 2015 - Univar acquires Chemical Associates, a leading US distributor of oleochemicals | Univar has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Univar USA Inc, has acquired the assets of Chemical Associates, Inc. Founded in 1981, Chemical Associates is a marketer, manufacturer,...More »
- 13 Jul 2015 - UK-based speciality chemicals distributor Cornelius Group makes UK Top 200 for international sales growth | Speciality chemicals distributor and manufacturer Cornelius Group has made it onto a national list of businesses with the fastest-growing international sales. Cornelius has been included in...More »
- 5 Jul 2015 - DKSH acquires Andreas Jennow, a top-ranking specialty chemicals distributor in Northern Europe | DKSH has announced the acquisition of Andreas Jennow, a top-ranking specialty chemicals distributor in Northern Europe, with immediate effect. With this move, DKSH Business Unit Performance...More »
- 1 Jul 2015 - KRAHN CHEMIE renames its Dutch subsidiary to KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux | ICH Benelux BV, the Dutch subsidiary of KRAHN CHEMIE, changed its name to KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux BV. The change takes place two years after KRAHN CHEMIE's acquisition of the ICH Group with which...More »
June 2015
- 29 Jun 2015 - Connell Brothers Expands Presence in India with the acquisition of Personal and Health Care distribution business | Connell Brothers (CBC) has acquired the personal care and health care ingredients distribution business of India's Mascot Universal Pvt as the Group, a division of Wilbur-Ellis Company, continue...More »
- 18 Jun 2015 - Biesterfeld companies in Switzerland now public limited companies | The Biesterfeld Group, a leading global chemical and polymer distributor, have announced that their Swiss subsidaries Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia GmbH and Biesterfeld Plastic Suisse GmbH,...More »
- 9 Jun 2015 - Univar Inc. announces the launch of its Initial Public Offering | Global chemical distributor, Univar Inc., has announced that it has commenced an initial public offering of 20,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange...More »
- 8 Jun 2015 - KODA Distribution Group (KDG)acquires Colonial Specialty Chemicals to bolster lubricants and metalworking business | KODA Distribution Group (KDG) has acquired the assets of Colonial Specialty Chemicals (CSC) which it plans to merge with its subsidiary, Monson Companies Inc. The combination of resources and...More »
May 2015
- 13 May 2015 - Brenntag acquires Spanish industrial chemicals distributor, Quimicas Merono | Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has acquired Quimicas Merono S.L., a distributor of industrial chemicals based near Cartagena, Spain. The company has a strong coverage...More »
- 12 May 2015 - Biesterfeld Spezialchemie appoint Peter Wilkes as new Managing Director | >With effect from May 1st, 2015 Peter Wilkes has been appointed as Managing Director of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH along side Dr. Nicole Hamelau. He will be responsible for the strategic...More »
- 11 May 2015 - IMCD to acquire US specialty chemicals distributor MF Cachat | IMCD has announced that it is to acquire 80% of The M.F. Cachat Company, including 100% of MJS Sales, Inc. MF Cachat fits well with the IMCD business model and strategy and provides the Group...More »
April 2015
- 21 Apr 2015 - North American speciality chemicals distributor, KODA Distribution acquires Unipex Solutions Canada | KODA Distribution Group (KDG) and the Unipex Group have announced KDG's acquisition of their Canadian subsidiary, Unipex Solutions Canada, a leading specialty chemicals distributor in the region....More »
- 10 Apr 2015 - Univar USA buys Key Chemical, Inc to strengthen position in the Municipal water treatment market | Univar USA Inc., a leading distributor of basic chemicals, specialty products, and related chemistry services, has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Key Chemical, Inc., one of the largest...More »
- 4 Apr 2015 - IMCD acquires speciality ingredients distributor, Kushalchand in India | IMCD N.V., a leader in the sales, marketing and distribution of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kushalchand Sons in India. Kushalchand,...More »
- 1 Apr 2015 - Barentz acquires Indonesian food and nutrition ingredients distributor, PT Astabumi Ciptadaya | Barentz International has acquired PT Astabumi Ciptadaya, a leading food and nutrition ingredients distributor in Indonesia after its recent capital injection from Hannover Finance to accelerate...More »
March 2015
- 31 Mar 2015 - Australian chemical distributor, Redox forms subsidary in the United States | Leading Australian-based, chemical distributor Redox has announced that it has expanded its geographical reach to the United States of America. The new entity, Redox Inc.is based in Los Angeles,...More »
- 17 Mar 2015 - Barentz teams up with anonymous equity investor to accelerate growth | Barentz, a leading distributor of ingredients, has found a strong equity partner with the help of Holland Corporate Finance (HCF), a Dutch mid-market coporate finance firm that assists Barentz...More »
- 13 Mar 2015 - Ireland's leading distributor, National Chemical Company (NCC) wins prestigous business award for 2nd year running | National Chemical Company (NCC) has been named as one of Ireland's 'Best Managed' companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme for the 2nd year in succession. This year's...More »
- 6 Mar 2015 - Caldic completes acquisition of The Ingredient Company, Canada | International distributor and producer of food ingredients and chemicals, Caldic B.V., has completed the acquisition of The Ingredient Company, a leading distributor of savoury and nutrition...More »
- 4 Mar 2015 - DKSH and DFE Pharma sign exclusive distribution agreement for eight European countries | DKSH's Performance Materials Business Unit, a leading specialty chemicals distributor, has been appointed exclusive partner for DFE Pharma's Pharmacel MCC excipient for France, Switzerland,...More »
- 1 Mar 2015 - Global distributor alliance, Omni-Chem136 announces new European member | Omni-Chem136 LLC, an alliance of regional independent chemical distributors, has announced that the Harke Group has joined the alliance effective February 1, 2015. The Harke Group teams up with...More »
- 1 Mar 2015 - Safic-Alcan launches new logo following buy-out by company management | Safic-Alcan, the international distributor of speciality chemicals, has unveiled a new corporate logo that aims to reflect the company's strong presence in Europe and that of its subsidiaries...More »
February 2015
- 24 Feb 2015 - Brenntag to take over South African specialty distributor | Brenntag is to acquire Lionheart Chemical Enterprises (Pty) Ltd, South Africa. Lionheart, headquartered in Johannesburg, is a specialty distributor in the South African market operating mainly...More »
- 17 Feb 2015 - Chemagility launches new information service on chemical distribution sector | Chemagility has announced the launch of a new online subscription service providing market intelligence on chemical distributors and the global chemical distribution industry. The new Premium...More »
- 12 Feb 2015 - UK-based private quity firm, Apax Partners looks to buy Azelis from 3i | 3i has announced that it has received an offer from funds advised by Apax Partners, a UK-based private equity firm, for its majority stake in the Azelis Group, a leading pan-European speciality...More »
- 6 Feb 2015 - Overlack AG secures funding for expansion plans from Hannover Finanz Group | German headquartered, multinational chemical distributor, Overlack AG has announced that the company has obtained mezzanine financing from the Hannover Finanz Group to help fund its future growth...More »
- 1 Feb 2015 - Ter Group acquires Portuguese distributor, ADIQuimica as well as strengthening its position in Spain | Hamburg-headquartered TER Chemicals Distribution Group has announced that its Spanish subsidiary, TER AS PRODUCTOS S.L., has acquired Portuguese distributor ADIQUIMICA from Grupo ADI. The deal...More »
January 2015
- 26 Jan 2015 - Algol Chemicals strengthens its position in industrial chemicals in Scandinavia | Algol Chemicals, a leading chemicals distributor in Northern Europe, has strengthened its position in the Scandinavian market through the acquisition of Amixo AB. Amixo AB specializes in the...More »
- 22 Jan 2015 - Management become majority shareholders at Safic-Alcan following buy-out of Parquest Capital | The management team of Safic-Alcan, together with the private equity funds Sagard and Euromezzanine, have announced the acquisition of the company from Parquest Capital. Safic Alcan ranks among...More »
- 21 Jan 2015 - Contichim International and Quaron Belgium merged to form Stockmeier Chemicals Belux | The Stockmeier Group have acquired 100% of the shares of Quaron Belgium from Quaron Gmbh (a company jointly owned with Overlack AG) and following the move have merged the company with subsidiary...More »
- 21 Jan 2015 - Dublin-based, National Chemical Company (NCC) expands business in the UK | National Chemical Company (NCC), the leading distributor of specialty chemicals in Ireland, have announced the appointment of Chris Bland as a Business Development Manager as part of their on-going...More »
- 15 Jan 2015 - BCD Chemie has been appointed by Evonik to distribute their thermoplastic resins in Switzerland | Hamburg-based, BCD Chemie has been appointed by Evonik Industries to distribute their DEGALAN thermoplastic methacrylate resins in Switzerland for applications in the coatings, paints and printing...More »
- 12 Jan 2015 - Biesterfeld Spezialchemie appointed exclusive distributor for Chemtura Flame Retardants in Italy | Effective January 01, 2015 Chemtura Corporation has appointed Biesterfeld Polychem S.r.l., Milan, member of the Biesterfeld group, as exclusive distributor for their Great Lakes Solutions product...More »
- 9 Jan 2015 - West-coast USA distributors Tri-iso Inc. and The TryLine Group LLC announce merger | US specialty chemical distributors Tri-iso Inc., Cardiff by the Sea, CA, and The TryLine Group, Bellvue, WA, have merged to create a new company, Tri-iso TryLine LLC. The company will be headquartered...More »
- 6 Jan 2015 - Thomas Arnold to be the new CEO of Biesterfeld AG | With effect of April 1st, 2015, Thomas Arnold is to be appointed CEO by the Supervisory Board of Biesterfeld AG, Hamburg. Thomas Arnold, currently member of the board of Biesterfeld AG and Managing...More »
- 4 Jan 2015 - Bang & Bonsomer Group acquires liquid chemical handling operations in Valkeakoski, Finland from Movere Oy | Bang & Bonsomer Group has announced that it has purchased a liquid chemical handling operation in Valkeakoski, Finland from Movere Oy. Movere Oy, a specialist logistics and services company...More »