Chemical manufacturer and distributor Soltex Inc. recently announced the strategic acquisition of DSI Ventures, a well-established player in the dielectric fluid industry.

With the acquisition, Excelitas moves to further expand and broaden its industrial technology portfolio. 

The Beardow Adams acquisition catalyzes additional restructuring within the company’s production and supply chain, resulting in the planned closures of three manufacturing facilities.

The acquisition will complement and expand Arkema’s product line and global presence.

H.B. Fuller and the company formerly known as Lemtapes are participating together at Interpack 2023 – a leading trade and packaging fair for food, non-food, beverage, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceutics, and cosmetics.

This edition of M&A Corner looks back at transaction activity over the past 16 months, discusses some of the key factors shaping the current M&A market, and offers thoughts on the outlook.

Brenntag recently announced the acquisition of Aik Moh Group, a chemical distributor headquartered in Singapore. 

Zone Enterprises, a sealing, insulating, and sound solutions provider, has acquired Can-Do National Tape, a Nashville, Tennessee-based company specializing in custom die-cut and rotary-cut adhesive and tape products.

The completion of the transaction, as well as Sika’s acquisition of MBCC Group, are subject to regulatory approvals and expected in the first-half of 2023.

The manufacturer, Witte, is based in Tornesch, Germany, with offices in the United States and China. Witte is a specialized manufacturer of gear pumps and associated spare parts and services for the chemical, plastic and polymer processing, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.