Mergers & Acquisitions

WeylChem Group acquires the Home Care and process catalyst business of Catexel Group

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Effective November 1, 2018, International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) and WeylChem Group have acquired the Home Care, Cellulosics and Synthesis business of Catexel Group from Unilever Ventures. By acquiring Catexel Technologies Ltd. and Catexel Cellulosics Ltd. from Unilever Ventures, WeylChem Group broadens its portfolio of performance chemicals, providing access to additional markets in industrial & … Read more

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals is now Nouryon

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The former AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals is today being relaunched as Nouryon. The move follows the recent acquisition of the business by The Carlyle Group and GIC and marks the company’s transition to becoming an independent, global specialty chemicals leader. “Launching our new company is a significant milestone to add to our proud history and we … Read more

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals ist jetzt Nouryon

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Die ehemalige AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals heißt seit Oktober 2018 Nouryon. Die Namensänderung folgt auf die kürzlich erfolgte Übernahme des Unternehmens durch The Carlyle Group und GIC und markiert den Übergang zu einem unabhängigen, globalen Marktführer für Spezialchemikalien. "Die Einführung unseres neuen Unternehmensnamens ist ein wichtiger Meilenstein für unsere stolze Geschichte und wir freuen uns alle … Read more

Ardian sells Ada International to Moonlake Capital

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Ardian, a global private investment house, has entered into an agreement with Moonlake Capital to sell ADA International, a European manufacturer of hotel cosmetics. The management team will remain shareholders of the company. Financial terms will not be disclosed. Ardian Expansion Fund 111 acquired the company in 2014. Since then, the business has grown via … Read more

Heinz-Glas acquires the flacon business from Saverglass

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The French container glass manufacturer Saverglass sells its flacon business to the German manufacturer Heinz-Glas, which will expand its customer base and portfolio of own designs.  Heinz-Glas, a specialist for complete packaging solutions, produces bottles and jars for the perfume and cosmetics industry and offers numerous finishing technologies as well as matching plastic closures for … Read more

New instrument for analyzing ­oscillating drops of surfactant solutions

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KRÜSS presented a newly developed measuring instrument for interfacial rheology, the Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA30R. The unit measures the change in surface or interfacial tension (SFT/IFT) during deformation of the phase boundary. In practice, such deformations occur whenever multi-phase substance mixtures containing surfactants with different effects on their stability. The DSA30R provides scien­tific parameters … Read more

Unveiling the latest trends

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Interview | Elfriede Dambacher and Wolf Lüdge provide the latest insights into the international natural cosmetics market and explain what to expect from this year’s Natural and Organic Cosmetics Conference in Berlin. 

HPCI Home and Personal Care Exhibition and Conference is Getting New Owners

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The globally acknowledged “Home and Personal Care Ingredients Exhibition and Conference (HPCI)” portfolio, established and managed to great acclaim by Verlag für chemische Industrie H. Ziolkowsky GmbH (SOFW), has a new home. The HPCI events in Poland, Turkey and South Africa are now owned by Vincentz Network, the event in India by Exponova.  “It was … Read more

Givaudan completes the acquisition of Expressions Parfumées

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Givaudan, the global supplier of flavours and fragrances, has completed the acquisition of Expressions Parfumées, a French fragrance creation house, from its current shareholders, Orfite and Expressions Parfumées’ management. Founded in Grasse in 1982, Expressions Parfumées is a pioneer of natural fragrance compounds and offers its NATCO range of perfumes designed to adapt to any … Read more

IFF to Combine with Frutarom to Create a Global Leader in Taste, Scent and Nutrition

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IFF and Frutarom announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which IFF will acquire Frutarom in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $7.1 billion, including the assumption of Frutarom’s net debt. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, … Read more

Henkel übernimmt JemPak Corporation in Kanada

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Henkel hat mit dem in Toronto/Kanada börsennotierten Unternehmen Acasta Enterprises Inc. eine Vereinbarung über den Erwerb der JemPak Corporation mit Sitz in Concord, Kanada, für 118 Mio. kanadische Dollar (rund 77 Mio. Euro) ohne Barmittel und Schulden unterzeichnet. Die JemPak Corporation hat im Geschäftsjahr 2017 einen Umsatz von rund 90 Mio. kanadischen Dollar (rund 60 … Read more

Aptar Acquires Reboul, an Established and Innovative Leader in Prestige Beauty Packaging

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AptarGroup, Inc. announced that as of May 1, 2018, it has acquired Reboul from Vacheron Industries SAS. Reboul is a French leader in the design and industrial production of high-quality metal components, metal-plastic sub-assemblies, next generation lipstick mechanisms, and complete color cosmetic packaging solutions. This strategic acquisition brings to Aptar complementary and distinctive capabilities including … Read more

Weener Plastics acquires Proenfar

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Weener Plastics (WP) Group acquires Latin American packaging solutions provider Proenfar from Altra Investments. The agreement was signed on 23 April 2018. With this acquisition, plastic packaging supplier WP continues its expansion in emerging markets and strengthens its product portfolio. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction is subject to … Read more

Seppic and Ecovia Renewables sign a strategic partnership on biopolymers

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Seppic and Ecovia Renewables have entered into a partnership to develop and market high-performing, biobased and biodegradable polymers. Due to growing environmental awareness and increasing focus on health and wellness, consumers are looking more and more for natural and sustainable products. Seppic and Ecovia Renewables are partnering to offer high-performance and environmental-friendly ingredients to manufacturers … Read more

AkzoNobel to sell Specialty Chemicals to The Carlyle Group and GIC for €10.1 billion

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AkzoNobel today announces the sale of 100% of its Specialty Chemicals business to The Carlyle Group and GIC for an enterprise value of €10.1 billion. This transaction creates two focused and high performing businesses – Paints and Coatings, and Specialty Chemicals – as part of its strategy announced in April 2017. The transaction is expected … Read more

Kolb has acquired Elementis Specialties

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Kolb Distribution, wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), acquired Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN). Elementis Specialties Netherlands is now wholly owned by Kolb and renamed to KLK Kolb Specialties B.V.. KLK Kolb Specialties manufactures surfactants and further specialties and will expand the existing Kolb business portfolio in terms of product range and market … Read more