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Univar Solutions acquires Interpur Chemicals
Univar Solutions has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a distributor of polyurethanes and powder coatings in Europe. The transaction strengthens the chemical distributor's performance materials business and...
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Barentz makes leadership changes in Italy and Performance Materials division
The specialty ingredients distributor has announced new appointments within its EMEA organisation, with leadership changes affecting its Italian operations and the EMEA Performance Materials division....
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Biesterfeld strengthens market position in Italy through full acquisition of two joint ventures
Biesterfeld is acquiring 100% of the shares in its Italian joint ventures Biesterfeld Polybass and Biesterfeld Polychem. With this, the Hamburg-based company is expanding its presence in a strategically...
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IMCD acquires Merit Solution in Thailand
Merit Solution, a distributor of additives for the plastic and compounding industry, is based in Bangkok and serves a wide range of applications, including plastics, construction and adhesives.
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Lars Wallstein named CEO of Oqema
Oqema Group has announced the appointment of Lars Wallstein as Chief Executive Officer, starting 1 July 2026.
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Brenntag expands partnership with Nouryon in Brazil
Brenntag and Nouryon are deepening their cooperation in Latin America. The focus is on the exclusive marketing of cellulose ethers, which have been specially developed for the paint and printing ink industry....
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Biesterfeld expands presence in Asia with majority stake in OSP
Biesterfeld has acquired a majority stake in South Korea-based distributor OSP, strengthening its position in high-tech industries such as automotive, electronics, and coatings.
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Snetor takes over distribution for Ineos Olefins & Polymers in Europe
Since 22 April 2026, Snetor has been distributing the polyethylene and polypropylene products of Ineos Olefins & Polymers in Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal. In France, Snetor will exclusively market...
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Grolman expands German distribution partnership with Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik
Effective 1 April 2026, Grolman has extended its distribution agreement with Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik across Germany.
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Azelis and Chemetall expand distribution partnership in Canada
Chemetall, BASF’s surface treatment business, and Azelis, a speciality chemicals distributor, have extended their strategic partnership to cover surface treatment solutions for industrial applications...
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Minority shareholders of DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad reject takeover bid
At the extraordinary general meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the minority shareholders of DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad rejected the takeover bid by Swiss-based DKSH Holding.
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Rakem Group and Organik Kimya extend partnership
The Rakem Group and Organik Kimya are continuing their partnership to offer water-based polymer emulsions for the British coatings, textiles and adhesives industry. The focus is on sustainable and low-carbon...
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Biesterfeld and Organik Kimya agree partnership in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
With immediate effect, Biesterfeld is distributing polymer solutions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. These solutions optimise sustainable applications in construction chemicals and strengthen the...
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Univar to distribute SI Group’s additives across EMEA
Univar Solutions has broadened its distribution agreement with SI Group, extending the supply of performance additives for plastics and rubber across key EMEA markets, including Türkiye and Iberia.