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Azelis Acquires Polish Specialty Chemicals Distributor Hortimex

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Hortimex, a specialty chemicals distributor active in the food ingredients and nutraceuticals segments serving the Polish market.

Innovation Through Formulation

Anna Bertona, Group CEO at Azelis, looks back on her first six month in this role and gives an insight into her plans for the company's development.

Formulating Innovative Concepts

Matthias Hofmann, Group Innovation & Technology Management Director at Azelis, provides an in-depth insight into the company’s innovation activities and the underlying market trends.

Azelis Acquires Personal Care Distributor in Indonesia

Azelis continues its acquisition spree, this time adding Indonesian distributor PT Marga Dwi Kencana (MDK) to its portfolio. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Chemical Distributor Creates Opportunities Through Innovation

On January 1, 2024, Anna Bertona will take on the role of Group CEO, succeeding Hans Joachim Müller, who will retire after serving more than 11 years in that role. Ralf Kempf asked Müller and Bertona about the foundations for the group's continued success and plans for its future strategic direction.

Azelis to Acquire Agrochemicals Distributor Agspec Australia

Azelis has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Agspec Australia, a leading distributor of crop nutrition, crop protection and specialty agricultural products in Australia. Financial terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions, were not disclosed.

Azelis Appoints Evy Hellinckx as New CEO for EMEA

Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor Azelis has appointed Evy Hellinckx as CEO of Azelis EMEA, effective Jan. 1, 2024. She succeeds Anna Bertona, who will take on her new role as Azelis Group CEO at the beginning of next year.

Azelis Acquires Dutch Distributor Sirius

Azelis continues its acquisition spree, this time adding Dutch distributor Sirius International to its stable. Sirius said it will operate as part of Azelis as of Jun. 1. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Azelis Acquires Gillco Ingredients

Azelis has agreed to buy Gillco Ingredients, a leading US distributor of specialty ingredients for the food & nutrition market. Headquartered in San Marcos, California, Gillco has 40 employees, supplying nearly 1,000 customers.

Azelis Expands in Brazil with Vogler Buy

Azelis has agreed to acquire the majority shares of Brazilian specialty distributor Vogler Ingredients. Vogler is active in the food & nutrition and animal nutrition markets and employs 130 people servicing 2,300 customers, including many of the region’s largest food and animal feed producers.

Azelis Acquires Israel’s Lidorr

In its second acquisition of the year so far, Azelis has agreed to buy Lidorr Elements, a leading Israeli specialty chemical distributor active in the crop protection, industrial materials and care & nutrition markets.

Azelis Acquires Benelux Distributor Smoky Light

Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor Azelis has acquired 100% of Benelux smoke ingredients distributor Smoky Light.

Azelis Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with Chemiplas Acquisition

Consolidation in the distribution sector continues apace. Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor Azelis has entered into an agreement to take over Chemiplas, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, plastic raw materials and ingredients in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Azelis Acquires Italy’s Eurotrading

Azelis has entered into an agreement to buy Eurotrading, an Italian specialty chemicals distributor with an extensive product portfolio in actives, emollients and emulsifiers.

Azelis Makes Another Move in Turkey

Azelis has agreed to buy Turkish specialty chemicals distributor Dağalti Kauçuk San, marking its third acquisition in the country so far this year.

Azelis Continues Acquisition Spree with Buys in Lebanon, Turkey

Azelis is continuing its recent acquisition spree with agreements to buy two more companies in Lebanon and Turkey.

Azelis Makes Another Move in India

Azelis has announced that it has agreed to buy a majority stake in Ashapura Aromas, a leading Indian distributor of flavor & fragrance ingredients.

Azelis Takes Majority Share of ROCSA Colombia

Azelis has agreed to acquire a majority stake in ROCSA Colombia, a specialty chemical distributor serving the life sciences and industrial chemical markets in South America.

Azelis Plans Brussels IPO

Leading specialty chemicals distributor Azelis has announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Euronext Brussels exchange, aiming to raise €880 million to pay down debt and support its growth plans.

Azelis Boosts India Specialty Chemicals Footprint

Azelis has agreed to buy the distribution assets of Indian firms Spectrum Chemicals and Nortons Exim. The transaction is expected to close in the coming two weeks. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Azelis Takes Over Italy’s Came

Continuing its acquisition spree of recent weeks, Azelis is to take over Italy’s Came Chemical Mineral and Engineering for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in Milan, Came specializes in distributing chemicals for friction and sintering applications, the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) segment and cosmetics.

Azelis Enters Philippines with APKI and PSSI Buys

Azelis has agreed to buy majority shareholdings in Asia Primera Kimika Inc. (APKI) and Phil-Asiatic Supply & Services Inc. (PSSI), entering the Philippine market and significantly strengthening its footprint in Southeast Asia.

Azelis Boosts Presence in Vietnam

In its first deal of 2021, Azelis has purchased a majority shareholding in Vietnamese companies MKVN Chemicals and Viet Chemicals Trading and Service through their parent company Bellekimia Singapore. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Azelis Boosts Australia Footprint

Azelis has entered into an agreement to buy CW Pacific in Australia, including Elle Bee Exports, CW Pacific Specialties and EB1. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close within the next two months, were not disclosed.

Azelis Boosts China Personal Care Footprint

Azelis has entered into an agreement to buy Bronson and Jacobs Hong Kong and its wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai, China, from owner Ixom, an Australian chemicals and water treatment distributor. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Azelis Enters Israel with Orokia Buy

Azelis has agreed to buy Orokia Israel for an undisclosed sum. The purchase will give the Belgian distributor entry to the “highly attractive” Israeli specialty chemicals market. Part of global investment group EQT, Azelis said the takeover of Orokia is consistent with its strategy of complementing organic growth with strategic acquisitions.

A New Responsible Way of Doing the Chemical Distribution Business

Azelis Buys Indonesia’s Primaditha

In another deal to boost its Asian footprint, Azelis has agreed to buy the distribution assets of Indonesia's PT Primaditha Jaya Mandiri.

Azelis Boosts China Presence with CosBond Buy

Azelis is strengthening its position in China with an agreement to buy CosBond, a specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor headquartered in Hong Kong. The acquisition is expected to close within the next three months. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Azelis Strengthens Indian Pharma Footprint

Azelis is to acquire S. Zhaveri Pharmakem, expanding its presence in India and gaining a significant footprint in the country’s fast-growing pharmaceutical market. Headquartered in Mumbai, S. Zhaveri serves both domestic and international principal suppliers to India’s pharmaceutical market.

Azelis Enters Latin America with Megafarma

Azelis is entering the Latin American market following an agreement to buy Megafarma, a Mexican specialty distributor for the pharma, food and veterinary industries. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close within the next month, were not disclosed.

Azelis to Buy Turkey’s Ekin Kimya

In its fifth acquisition so far this year, Azelis has agreed to buy Ekin Kimya, a leading Turkish specialty chemicals distributor active in the pharmaceuticals, food ingredients and laboratory chemicals segments. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the next three months, were not disclosed.

Azelis Buys Lebanon-based Orkila

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire Orkila, a leading specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor operating in Africa and the Middle East.

Azelis Enters Next Phase under New Ownership

Azelis Refreshes Chemical Distribution

The Art of Adding Value

Azelis Acquires Finkochem