German Distribution Group adds new Location in the Benelux Region
Chemicals distributor OQEMA AG (Mönchengladbach, Germany) has announced the acquisition of Roam Chemie B.V.B.A. (Houthalen, Belgium) for an undisclosed sum. The company, which was originally founded in 1984 and mostly distributes inorganic base chemicals, will be integrated into OQEMA N.V., adding a third location to the group’s network with existing depots in Son, The Netherlands and Overpelt, Belgium.
All employees will transfer to OQEMA under Managing Director Gunter van Baelen of OQEMA B.V. while Walter Busschots, the former owner and Managing Director, will support the transition in a consulting capacity.
No financial details were disclosed on the transaction.
Source: OQEMA website
HGE – DCG / 04.06.2019