Azelis Acquires Solchem Nature S.L. to Strengthen Nutraceutical Offering in Spain

Azelis Acquires Azienda Chimica e Farmaceutica (ACEF)

July 9, 2025

Industrial Services

Azelis Group NV has acquired 100% of Azienda Chimica e Farmaceutica (ACEF), a Piacenza-based distributor of specialty raw materials and ingredients for the cosmetic, nutraceutical, galenic and pharmaceutical markets. The acquisition strengthens Azelis's footprint in Italy, expands its product portfolio and technical capabilities, and brings ACEF's laboratories and GMP-compliant facilities into Azelis's network.

Azelis Acquires Hortimex to Expand Food and Nutraceuticals Footprint in Poland

September 26, 2024

Food & Beverage

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Hortimex, a Poland-based specialty chemicals distributor serving the food ingredients and nutraceuticals markets. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Azelis’ footprint in Poland and complement its Food & Nutrition value chain with a broader local product range and sales/technical capabilities.

Azelis Acquires Gillco Ingredients

May 16, 2023

Food & Beverage

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Gillco Ingredients, a US-based specialty ingredient provider serving the food & nutrition market. The acquisition expands Azelis' footprint in the US life sciences and food & nutrition sectors and brings Gillco's ~40 employees and application expertise into Azelis' global network.

Azelis Acquires Whitfield Chemical Group (WhitChem) in the UK

March 16, 2022

Industrial Services

Azelis has acquired 100% of the shares of Whitfield Chemical Group Limited, the parent company of WhitChem, strengthening Azelis' industrial chemicals footprint in the UK and EMEA. WhitChem, a UK-based distributor focused on CASE and R&PA, employs about 30 staff and will keep its management in place to support integration and growth.

Azelis Agrees to Acquire Haarla Oy

November 18, 2024

Industrial Services

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Haarla Oy, a Finland-based specialty distributor of food ingredients and industrial chemicals. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Azelis’ position in the Nordics by expanding its product portfolio and customer/principal relationships, with closing expected by the end of 2024 after customary conditions.

Azelis to Acquire Majority Stake in ROCSA Colombia S.A.

June 20, 2022

Industrial Services

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire the majority shares of ROCSA Colombia S.A., a specialty chemicals distributor in Colombia with a presence in Peru and Central America. The acquisition is intended to expand Azelis’ South America footprint and strengthen its specialty distribution and regional innovation capabilities.