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Azelis to acquire Paris based Quimdis S.A.S.

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Specialties Distribution Group takes part in further Consolidation of Life Sciences Ingredients Distribution in EMEA

Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor Azelis S.A. (Munsbach, Luxembourg) has  announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Quimdis S.A.S. (Levallois-Perret (Paris),  France), a distributor of ingredients for Nutraceuticals, Flavors & Fragrances, Animal Nutrition, Personal Care, Pharma and Food. Besides enhancing the position of Azelis France in the life sciences sector, Azelis expects the acquisition to strengthen its offering to fast-growing and attractive markets, the ananouncent said.

 

Quimdis was founded in 1988 by Jean-François Quarré, Michel Manalt and Claire Couratier, originally focusing on essential oils and active ingredients. Today the activities include ingredients distribution and formulation development in the French market and sales to more than 45 countries. Quimdis holds Ecocert, ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 22000: 2005 approvals and certifications. The company has sales close to EUR 100 mn and its 78 employees serve over 1’000 customers and ca. 400 suppliers. Mr. Quarré will remain in his position to support the transition of Quimdis to Azelis. 

 

No financial information was disclosed on the transaction, which is expected to be completed by end of August, according to Azelis’ press release.

 

Source: Azelis press release

 

HGE – DCG / 23.07.2021

IXOM acquires Australian Botanical Products

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Australian Distribution Group expands Life Sciences Portfolio with Acquisition in Essential Oils

Water treatment and chemical distribution company IXOM (East Melbourne, VIC – Australia) has at the end of May announced the acquisition of Australia Botanical Products Pty. Ltd. [“ABP”] (Hallam (Melbourne), VIC – Australia), a producer and distributor of Essential Oils for an undisclosed sum.

IXOM said in an announcement that this acquisition will strengthen both, its Keith Harris Flavours, Colours & Fragrances business and its Bronson & Jacobs distribution business.

Source: IXOM website

HGE – DCG / 15.06.2021

Azelis to acquire Vigon International in the U.S.

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Enhanced Position in the North American Life Science Sector for Specialties Distribution Group

Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor Azelis S.A. (Munsbach, Luxembourg) has  announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Vigon International, Inc. [“Vigon”] (East Stroudsburg, PA – United States), for an undisclosed sum. The company is active as a specialty chemicals distributor and manufacturer of ingredients for the Flavours, Fragrances, and Cosmetics market segments. The product portfolio includes flavours, natural and synthetic aroma chemicals, actives, functional ingredients, and essential oils.

Founded in 1988 by Steve Somers Sr., Vigon today has 120 employees. The company represents some of the world’s most prominent flavors & fragrance producers and ingredient manufacturers, serving over 1’000 customers. Today it  is owned and managed by a father-and son team, Steve Somers Sr. (father), and Steve Somers Jr. (son). Both will remain with the company after closing of the transaction and continue to lead the business, according to the announcement.

Azelis said the acquistion of Vigon will provide access to strategic end markets that a are non-cyclical and steadily growing and also enhances its position in the Life Sciences sector.

No financial information was disclosed on the transaction, which is expected to be completed during Q2-2021, according to Azelis’ press release.

Source: Azelis press release

HGE – DCG / 07.05.2021

Grupo Indukern divests its Ingredients Business to Ravago

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Future Focus on Human and Animal Health with Kern Pharma and Calier

Healthcare and specialty chemicals distributor Grupo Indukern (El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona), Spain) announced yesterday that it has reached an agreement with Ravago Group (Luxembourg, Luxembourg) to sell 100% of its subsidiary Indukern, a distributor of  additives and ingredients for the Food, Flavours & Fragrances, Pharma and Animal Nutrition industries for an undisclosed sum.

 

Indukern, which represents about half of the groups’ turnover (total ca. EUR 715 mn) has activities in Spain, Brazil, China, Columbia, France, Mexico, Portugal and Switzerland, employing a staff of 520 (thereof 171 in Spain).

 

In the future, Grupo Indukern plans to focus on its activities in the Human and Animal Health sectors. These activities are bundled under the Kern Pharma and Calier brand, respectively.

 

Ravago Chemicals, so far active mostly in technical markets such as CASE, PU & Polymers, Water and Care & Base Chemicals, but also in Lifes Sciences, positioned the acquisition as a strengthening  of it’s specialty chemicals offering.

 

No further financial details were disclosed on the transaction, which is subject to certain regulatory approvals.

 

Source: Indukern website, La Vanguardia website, PlantaDoce website, Ravago announcement on LinkedIn

 

HGE – DCG / 02.03.2021