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Harke Acquires Swedish Vendico

Harke Group, based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, acquired the Swedish Vendico Group, comprising Vendico Chemical, Inventicon, and Omni International.

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Prospects for the Chemical Distribution Industry

The chemical distribution business is a diverse industry that provides customized solutions for important sectors such as pharmaceuticals, paints & coatings, agriculture, cosmetics, food & feed, and automotive. At the center of the supply chains of these sectors, distributors are critical partners for global corporations as well as for SMEs. This role has become particularly obvious and relevant during the corona crisis.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Are an Integral Strategic Component

In the drive to reach growth objectives, or to maintain and enhance “critical mass”, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) has been a theme for the chemical distribution industry for years. The industry leaders (by size and geographic reach) were all built through a series of such transactions. The practice is further trickling down to the smaller and mid-sized company layer of the sector, and more distributors espouse external growth options.

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Circular Economy

The chemical industry is on the threshold of a new era – the age of circularity. We asked industry experts to share their opinions on this transformational topic.

From Lab to Market Challenge

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Vote Now: Germany's Most Promising Chemistry Start-ups

The "From Lab to Market Challenge" brings together the most promising founders from chemistry, materials science, and industrial biotechnology. Starting June 1st, you can cast your public vote for the finalists on CHEManager.com — before the award ceremony with €10,000 in prizes takes place on June 25th.