KBS - Chemical Manufacturing and Development - Market Insight

M&A ACTIVITY IN THE CHEMICALS SECTOR

AVOCET DYE AND CHEMICAL ACQUIRED BY JOHN HOGG TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

KBS DEAL

Yorkshire-based Avocet, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of dyes, flame retardants and textile auxiliaries, was sold to John Hogg in a deal which expanded the Manchester company’s market reach in the speciality dye and chemical business segment.

RAVAGO CHEMICALS ACQUIRED MAJORITY STAKE IN CEDA CHEMICALS

Part of the world’s largest polymer distribution group which has over 50 manufacturing facilities, Ravago Chemicals acquired a majority stake in Ceda, a leading UK speciality chemical distributor focused on a broad range of commercial markets.

CAR-CHEM ACQUIRED BY LEADING SOLVENT SUPPLIES

KBS DEAL

Car-Chem, an award-winning Nottingham-based manufacturer and international distributor of vehicle care products, was sold to Leading Solvent Supplies, a major manufacturer and distributor of solvents and chemicals used in a variety of sectors.

MONARCH CHEMICALS ACQUIRED BY BRENNTAG

Monarch, one of the UK’s leading distributors of commodity chemicals and renowned for its in-house liquid and powder blending facilities, was acquired by Brenntag Essentials, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution.

CHANTRY CHEMICALS ACQUIRED BY WHITE SEA & BALTIC CO

KBS DEAL

Chantry, provider of a bespoke chemical and raw materials distribution service to the paint, printing inks, surface coatings, janitorial, lubricants, plastics and sealants industries, was sold to White Sea & Baltic, a leading speciality chemicals distributor.