speciality chemicals Archives

19 Nov 2021

IMCD reports 51% EBITDA growth in first nine months of 2021

By Staff Writer

IMCD, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced its first nine months 2021 results. Piet van der Slikke, CEO says: “We have delivered strong results in the first nine months of this year. Despite constraints in the supply chains, our committed team was able to benefit from strong demand and further expanded...

21 Jul 2021

Nouryon signs 10-year partnership with sustainable bioproduct supplier

By Staff Writer

Nouryon has opened a new, eco-friendly office and innovation centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to better serve its local customers and support its growth plans for the Middle East and Africa. The office space is located within the LEED-certified Laboratory Complex at Dubai Science Park. LEED LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is...

13 May 2021

Azelis strengthens presence in China by signing new distribution agreement with Roquette

By Staff Writer

Azelis, a leading innovative solutions provider and distributor of food ingredients and specialty chemicals, has increased the scope of its distribution agreement with Roquette for their food product range in China. Azelis has a long-standing relationship with Roquette and this new partnership strengthens Azelis’ lateral value chain and expands its significant presence in the food...

09 Mar 2021

Maroon Group acquires speciality chemicals business of The Cary Company

By Staff Writer

Maroon Group LLC, recently acquired by Barentz International, has acquired the Raw Materials and Specialty Chemicals distribution business of The Cary Company, a specialty distributor into the paint, coatings, adhesives, and plastics markets. The transaction represents an ideal fit with Barentz’ strategy to support customers and principal suppliers through industry-focused sales and technical teams with...

22 Oct 2020

Clariant serves demand for healthier cooking oils with activated bleaching earths

By Staff Writer

Clariant, a focused specialty chemicals company, provides a variety of custom solutions for its client base and is currently serving this demand for better quality and refining of vegetable oils with a dedicated product portfolio. Globally, a significant number of consumers, in their plight to incorporate healthier diets into their lives, have shifted towards using...

22 Oct 2020

IMCD opens new US headquarters

By Staff Writer

IMCD a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has opened its new U.S. headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. The company debuts its new location to accommodate its expanding business, invest in its people and future growth, plus complement the company’s global digitalisation initiatives to better serve its markets across the U.S....

02 Jul 2018

Evonik reports a good start to 2018

By Staff Writer

The company’s adjusted EBITDA increased to €679 million in the first quarter, marking a significant increase of 14 percent year on year. All three chemicals segments contributed to the gain in earnings.

27 Feb 2018

Clariant improves profitability in 2017

By Staff Writer

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced full year 2017 sales of CHF 6.377 billion compared to CHF 5.847 billion in 2016. This corresponds to nine percent growth in local currency driven by double-digit gains in Catalysis and Natural Resources. The strong organic growth amounted to six percent, driven by higher volume contributions by all Business Areas.

24 Jan 2017

Azelis expands its African presence

By Staff Writer

Azelis, a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals, has opened a new office in Abidjan, the economic capital and largest city of Ivory Coast. This represents Azelis’ continued commitment to investing in Africa, ensuring the company has ample room for its planned growth over the next few years.