Tag Archives: North America

LBB Specialties acquires Connecticut-based Distributor Centerchem

August 10, 2021 Guenther Eberhard Leave a comment

NYC-based Distribution Group makes another Consolidation Move on the East Coast

U.S. chemical distribution investor LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC [“LBB Specialities”] (New York, NY – United States), has recently announced that it has acquired Centerchem, Inc. (Norwalk, CT – United States), a distributor of specialty chemicals for the Personal Care and the Food & Nutrition markets.

No financial details were disclosed on this transaction.

Source: LBB Specialties LLC press release; CCS website

HGE – DCG / 10.08.2021

Barentz to acquire Pestell Nutrition Inc. in North America

July 12, 2021 Guenther Eberhard Leave a comment

Netherlands-based Life Science Ingredients Distributor further enhances Presence in North America

Life science ingredients distributor Barentz International N.V. (Hoofddorp, The Netherlands) announced that it has acquired Pestell Nutrition (New Hamburg, ON – Canada), a distributor of feed additives, nutritional ingredients, macro and trace minerals, and pet specialty ingredients for the Animal Health, Animal Nutrition, and Pet Food sectors across Canada and the USA.

Barentz said the company has a significant position in Canada, and is on a fast-growing expansion into the U.S. Animal Nutrition market. It reached an annual turnover of approx. EUR 200 mn in 2020, shipping from over 20 warehouses and transloading facilities throughout North America.

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions including merger control clearances. No financial details were disclosed on the transaction.

Source: Barentz press release

HGE – DCG / 12.07.2021

Azelis to acquire Vigon International in the U.S.

May 7, 2021 Guenther Eberhard Leave a comment

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

Univar Solutions appoints James Holcomb President North America Chemical Distribution

January 18, 2021 Guenther Eberhard Leave a comment

U.S. based Distributor augments North American Leadership Team

Global chemicals and ingredients distributor Univar Solutions, Inc. (Downers Grove, IL – United States) announced that it has appointed James B. Holcomb to the position of President of North America Chemical Distribution, with responsibility for the chemical distribution businesses in the U.S. and Canada. Role. His first priority will be growing sales in North America in relation to non-specialty products and otherwise optimizing the effectiveness of the North American salesforce, Univar said in the announcement. In this role, he joins Jennifer McIntyre, SVP, Chief Streamline Officer and Head of North American Operations, and Nick Powell, SVP and President Specialty Chemicals & Ingredients in the leadership team.

Holcomb, who received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Memphis, is an alumnus of the International Management Course at Ashridge University in the United Kingdom. He has more than 25 years of experience in the industry and joins Univar Solutions after having been previously employed by Brenntag. There he held the role of Chief Operating Officer for Brenntag North America.

Source: Univar press release

HGE – DCG / 18.01.2021

LBB Specialties acquires Florida-based Distributor Custom Chemical Services

January 18, 2021 Guenther Eberhard Leave a comment

NYC-based Distribution Group further expands Geography covered in another Consolidation Move

U.S. chemical distribution investor LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC [“LBB Specialities”] (New York, NY – United States), has recently announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Custom Chemical Services, Inc. [“CCS”] (Medley (Ft. Lauderdale), FL – United States), a distributor of specialty chemicals, for an undisclosed sum.

CCS was founded as in 2004 by Chad Hicks and Bob Lewis. The company supplies customers in Personal Care, Life Sciences and Food & Nutrition from its head office in Ft. Lauderdale (FL) as well as satellite facilities in Dallas (TX), Savannah (GA) and Kearney (NJ). Chad Hicks will continue to manage the business, the announcement said. No financial details were disclosed on this transactions.

Source: LBB Specialties LLC press release; CCS website

HGE – DCG / 18.01.2021

Barentz enters Agreement to acquire Maroon Chemical

October 15, 2020 Guenther Eberhard Leave a comment

Netherlands-based Life Science Ingredients Distributor invests in a significant Expansion of its Activities in North America

Life science ingredients distributor Barentz International N.V. (Hoofddorp, The Netherlands) announced yesterday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maroon Group [“Maroon”] (Avon, Ohio – United States) a leading specialty chemicals distributor in North America with national operations covering the the U.S. market as well as activities across Canada through its subsidiary Cambrian Solutions Inc. (Oakville, Ontario -Canada).

Founded in 1977, Maroon generates an annual turnover of approx. USD 500 mn, the statement said. The group has approx. 300 employees that cover sectors such as HI&I [Cleaning], Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Food & Nutrition, and CASE [Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers] across North America, supported by technical expertise and several specialised application laboratories. According to Barentz, Terry Hill, CEO of Maroon Group, and his entire Management Team will continue to manage the operations.

No financial details were disclosed on the transaction, which is expected to close by end of this year.

Source: Barentz press release, Maroon Group website, Cambrian Solutions website

HGE – DCG / 15.10.2020

Maroon Group has acquired Holland Chemicals

July 6, 2020 Guenther Eberhard Leave a comment

Further consolidation in the U.S. Specialty Chemicals Distribution Industry

North American specialty chemicals distributor Maroon Group LLC (Avon, OH – United States) announced that it has acquired Holland Chemicals Inc. (Burr Ridge, IL – United States), a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients for Personal Care, Household & Industrial Cleaning, Food, and general industrial markets. Holland Chemicals’ management team, led by Jonathon Rhodes, will continue to actively manage the business on a day-to-day basis, Maroon Group said in the statement.

Neither financial details nor terms of the transaction were disclosed.

Source: Maroon Group website

HGE – DCG / 06.07.2020

LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC acquires Distributor Dien, Inc. in Texas

March 18, 2020 Guenther Eberhard Leave a comment

NYC-based Distribution Group expands Geography covered

U.S. chemical distribution investor LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC [“LBB Specialities”] (New York, NY – United States), has recently announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Dien, Inc. [“Dien”] (Dallas, TX – United States), a distributor of specialty chemicals, for an undisclosed sum.

Dien was founded as in 1996 by Dien Stout. The company supplies specialty chemicals and other ingredients and provides technical support to customers in Personal Care, Food & Beverage and Neutraceuticals. Dien’s management team led by James Williams will continue to run the busines, while Dien Stout will retire as President of the company.

No financial details were disclosed on this transaction.

Source: LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC press release

HGE – DCG / 18.03.2020

Maroon Group acquires Cambrian Solutions Inc.

October 29, 2019 Guenther Eberhard Leave a comment

Maroon Group expands in Canada with its tenth Add-on Acquisition

North American specialty chemicals distributor Maroon Group LLC (Avon, OH – United States) announced that it has acquired Cambrian Solutions Inc. (Oakville, ON – Canada), a distributor of specialty chemicals supplying customers in key end markets across Canada.

Established in 1995, Cambrian Solutions supplies specialty incredients and chemicals to customers in the Naturals and Organics, Food, Household, Industrial and Institutional, Health Ingredients, Personal Care, Petroleum, Pulp & Paper and Industrial markets. The acquired company’s leadership team will continue to actively manage the business on a day-to-day basis while leveraging Maroon Group’s global network of resources, the company said in a statement.