27-Oct-2017

SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd and Lehmann&Voss&Co. announced that they have entered an exclusive distribution partnership for Fuel & Lubes antioxidants. Effective as of October 2017, Lehmann&Voss&Co., is now the exclusive distributor in the European market of all SONGWON’s Fuel & Lubes ...

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Acquisition cleared by all required regulatory authorities

24-Apr-2017

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has successfully completed the acquisition of U.S. company Chemtura earlier than originally expected effective April 21, 2017. All required regulatory authorities have cleared the transaction. Already in February 2017, Chemtura’s shareholders voted to approve ...

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19-Jan-2017

Evonik Industries has invested through its venture capital arm in Nanotech Industrial Solutions, Inc. (NIS) headquartered in Avenel (NJ, USA) and now holds a minority share in the company. The parties have agreed not to disclose the volume of the transaction. NIS plans to use the proceeds for ...

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Expected annual synergies of EUR 100 million by 2020

27-Sep-2016

LANXESS (FRA: LXS) reaches the next milestone on its growth path: The specialty chemicals company announced plans to acquire US-based Chemtura Corporation (NYSE: CHMT), one of the major global providers of high-quality flame retardant and lubricant additives. With the largest acquisition in its ...

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Capacities increased by around 20 percent in both Germany and Belgium

25-May-2016

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has expanded its capacities for light-colored sulfur carriers at its sites in Mannheim, Germany, and Kallo, near Antwerp, Belgium. For the Rhein Chemie Additives (ADD) business unit, this step strengthens its position in the market segment for highly ...

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29-Apr-2015

Effective June 1, BASF’s subsidiary BTC will be responsible for the distribution of the company’s lubricant oil additives, base stocks and components for metalworking fluids in North- and Central Europe. BTC belongs to the BASF group and is the European sales organization for specialty chemical ...

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27-Sep-2013

Chemical manufacturer Oxea today announced that it is expanding its portfolio of higher alcohols with 3-methylbutanol (isoamyl alcohol), a versatile intermediate product for the chemical industry. Among others, it is an ingredient in the production of flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, fuel and ...

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15-Jun-2012

Brenntag further strengthens its distribution of specialty additives for the fuel and oil sector with the signing of an agreement to acquire Petrolube, the exclusive distributor of Infineum specialty fuel and oil additives based in Milan, Italy. For the financial year 2012, the company expects an ...

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21-Dec-2011

Afton Chemical Corporation increases customer support in Asia Pacific with the opening of their most recent Research and Development laboratory in Suzhou, China. The new fuel and lubricant additive laboratory provides customers and OEMs in Asia Pacific with enhanced technical services, including ...

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05-Dec-2011

Brenntag completed the acquisition of Multisol Group Limited, the holding company of the Multisol Group. With this step Brenntag further expands its product portfolio into lubricant additives and high quality base oils. Multisol is a specialist in the distribution of these specialty chemicals in ...

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