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.
Speciality chemicals and ingredients distributor IMCD has appointed Pilar Castellanos Pineda as Managing Director of IMCD Colombia effective May 25, 2021.
Dutch specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor IMCD has announced two acquisitions that boost its presence in the Latin American market.
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IMCD has agreed to sell its Nutri Granulations business to Huber Engineered Materials, a division of J.M. Huber, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to close by Apr. 1. The Dutch distributor originally acquired the business as part of its takeover of US specialty chemicals distributor E.T. Horn in June 2018.
Dutch specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor IMCD has entered into an agreement to buy the pharmaceutical business of compatriot firm Peak International Products for an undisclosed sum.
In its third purchase so far this month, IMCD has bought Kokko-Fiber, a Finnish supplier of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite materials. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Earlier this month, IMCD also purchased Siyeza in South Africa and Indian excipients distributor Signet.
Two weeks after buying South Africa’s Siyeza, IMCD has turned its sights to India where it has agreed to buy local excipients distributor Signet. Financial terms of the deal, which IMCD said will provide a “significant” platform for further growth in India and Asia-Pacific, were not disclosed.
Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor IMCD has entered into an agreement to take over South Africa’s Siyeza Fine Chem Propriety. Financial terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in December, were not disclosed.
Dutch distributor IMCD has acquired VitaQualy Comercio de Ingredientes, a supplier of specialty ingredients for the food, nutrition, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets in Brazil. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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