Barentz International has announced that it will acquire Unipex, a French distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals. The Paris-based company is reportedly one of the leading distributors in France, Benelux, and Africa. The transaction is subject to the completion of legal and specified closing conditions, including the receipt of European merger control clearances.
According to Barentz, the acquisition strengthens its presence in France and immediately complements its European network. In addition, the addition of Unipex further extends the Barentz European network of logistic centers and application laboratories. The current management team will remain with Unipex.