Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has acquired 100% of the shares of Distona AG, a distributor of industrial chemicals located in Switzerland. Azelis reports that the acquisition reinforces its position in the Swiss market by expanding its salesforce, growing its customer base, broadening its product portfolio, […]
Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Co. Ltd, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) derivates in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas. The legal entities and sites were formerly part of the French aliphatics specialist Vencorex. […]
Bakelite recently announced that the company has completed its acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based company known for its sustainable, protein-based adhesives for wood and composite products. Bakelite reports that this strategic move significantly enhances the company’s position as a sustainability leader in the adhesive industry. The acquisition of Sestec, whose adhesives are 100% biobased and […]
Covestro announced that the company has signed an agreement to acquire Pontacol, a Swiss manufacturer of multilayer adhesive films. With the acquisition, Covestro expands its specialty films portfolio and advances the implementation of its “Sustainable Future” corporate strategy. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025. Christian Baier, chief Financial Officer […]
Arkema announced that the company has finalized the acquisition of Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, a leading global producer of adhesives for the flexible packaging market. The acquisition was completed on December 2, 2024. The move will enable the group to significantly expand its portfolio of solutions for flexible packaging and become a key […]
Azelis, a service provider in the specialty chemicals industry, signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Haarla Oy, a specialty distributor of food ingredients and industrial chemicals based in Finland. Founded in 1962 by the Haarla family, and headquartered in Tampere, Finland, Haarla Oy employs 31 staff, including experienced sales and technical […]
Sika has closed the acquisition of Chema, a leading producer of tile setting materials in Peru with operations throughout the whole country. Sika reports that the acquisition strengthens its position in the fast-growing mortar market and offers significant cross-selling opportunities through increased distribution channel presence and a complementary manufacturing footprint. Founded more than 50 years […]
RPM International Inc. has acquired TMP Convert SAS (TMPC), a leading manufacturer of outdoor design and landscape products under the JOUPLAST® and OCAPE® brands. TMPC will be part of RPM’s Fibergrate Structures (Fibergrate) business, which is part of the company’s Performance Coatings Group. TMPC is based in Simandre-sur-Suran, France, and has annual net sales of […]
IPS Adhesives (IPSA), a manufacturer of structural and surfacing products, has acquired a range of adhesives based on acrylate and methyl methacrylate (MMA) technology from L&L Products. According to IPS Adhesives, the acquisition complements its specialist MMA-based product offering and provides a platform that enhances its ability to deliver innovative solutions that facilitate lightweighting and […]
Barentz International, global specialty ingredients solution provider, has acquired Insuquim S.R.L., a prominent and trusted distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Paraguay. The acquisition emphasizes Barentz’ commitment to the South American market and complements its platform across the broader Mercosur region. Gustavo Vidart and the current team of Insuquim will continue to manage the […]
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