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IMCD UK Acquires Orange Chemicals Ltd

February 28, 2023

Industrial Services

IMCD UK, part of IMCD N.V., has acquired 100% of Orange Chemicals Ltd, a Winchester-based distributor of performance chemicals serving the UK and Ireland. Orange Chemicals generated approximately EUR 30 million in revenue in FY2022 and adds seven employees to IMCD's UK operations, expanding IMCD's portfolio across coatings, construction and advanced materials markets.

Vertellus Acquires IM Chemicals

June 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Vertellus, a Pritzker Private Capital‑backed specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Indianapolis, acquired IM Chemicals — the intermediates and specialties division of ESIM Chemicals — to expand its specialty ingredients portfolio and add European manufacturing capacity. The deal was announced in June 2021 and completed in October 2021, enabling Vertellus to broaden product offerings for pharmaceuticals, coatings and fuel & lubricant markets.

SMC Global Acquires International Chemicals LLC

November 12, 2024

Manufacturing

SMC Global (Special Materials Company) has acquired International Chemicals LLC (ICC), integrating SMC's oilfield business into ICC's San Angelo operations. The deal expands SMC's product and service portfolio for the oil & gas and produced water treatment markets, adding manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics capabilities.

SK Capital Partners Acquires Controlling Stake in Tilley Chemical Company

January 7, 2021

Industrial Services

Funds advised by SK Capital Partners made a controlling investment in Tilley Chemical Company, a Baltimore-based specialty chemical and lubricant distributor. The Tilley family will retain a significant ownership stake and continue to be involved; committed debt financing was provided by Madison Capital to support SK Capital’s investment and the platform’s planned infrastructure and footprint expansion.

Cinven Agrees to Acquire MBCC Admixtures from Sika

March 22, 2023

Manufacturing

International private equity firm Cinven has signed an agreement to acquire MBCC Group’s Admixtures business from Sika AG. MBCC Admixtures, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, is a global manufacturer of concrete admixtures with more than 1,600 employees and 35 production sites; the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to complete in the first half of the year.

Tilley-Phoenix Group Acquires Callahan Chemical Company

January 5, 2022

Industrial Services

Tilley-Phoenix Group, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners, has acquired Callahan Chemical Company, a regional distributor of specialty ingredients. The acquisition expands Tilley-Phoenix's product portfolio, value-added services (formulation, QA/QC, blending and repackaging) and geographic reach in regulated end markets including food & beverage, personal care and pharmaceuticals.