KRAHN Chemie takes over Lapis Minerals in Asset Deal and hires Ferry Jacobs

Speciality chemicals distributor KRAHN Chemie GmbH (Hamburg, Germany),  has acquired the distribution activities of Lapis Minerals & Chemicals B.V. [“Lapis”] (Broek in Waterland, The Netherlands) as part of an asset deal. The focus of the Lapis business is the distribution of construction chemicals in the Benelux countries, KRAHN Chemie said in a Statement.

Former Lapis Managing Partner Ferry Jacobs, will ensure the smooth transfer of the acquired businesses and become Technical Director Construction Chemicals for KRAHN Chemie. The transaction will be executed with retroactive effect, as per 01. January 2016. No financial details were disclosed.

KRAHN Chemie press release

HGE / DCG – 02.04.2016